Morning rain pushed the hot front farther south, pulling the strongest tornado risk away from Chicago. The National Weather Service now rates most of the city as only a slight danger, down from the earlier moderate level. Still, parts of Illinois and Indiana farther south keep a higher threat for
Scientists have found evidence that a deadly disease struck hunter‑gatherers near Lake Baikal in Siberia about 5, 500 years ago. The bacteria responsible was an early form of Yersinia pestis, the same species that caused later pandemics. However, these ancient strains did not yet have all the tools
Messi lit up the first group match of the 2026 World Cup by scoring three goals against Algeria, a performance that shocked many who thought his best days were behind him. The Argentine’s first and third goals felt like classic Messi magic, while the second was a simple tap‑in. David Beckham,
South Korean lawmakers began a 45‑day inquiry into the National Election Commission after voters faced paper shortages during local polls on June 3. The probe was approved in a full‑assembly vote and will look at both the central commission and regional bodies. The issue sparked street protests,
Maine voters made a clear statement on June 9 when Graham Platner earned 72% of the Democratic primary ballots. The result shows that many people still value a candidate’s personal integrity over policy promises alone. In the coming November, the United States will hold midterm elections that cou
Surveys show most people accept evolution, but a group still doubts it. Researchers examined nine large surveys from the UK, Canada, Australia, US, Argentina, Spain and Germany. Two of these studies were done in 2017, while the other seven took place in 2023. The results confirm that belief in
Soccer players aren’t usually known for dramatic pregame rituals. But a strange trend is creeping into the locker rooms of top teams. Instead of sipping water or doing light stretches, some players are pulling out small black tubes, cracking them open, and taking a sharp inhale of a pungent white po
Many people love the idea of sleeping next to their pets. It feels cozy and can even lower stress. But does it actually affect health or sleep quality? Experts say the answer isn’t simple. While some people sleep fine with pets, others wake up more tired. One study found that when dogs slept on beds
Many folks in Austria turn to unconventional treatments alongside regular medicine, with one type called anthroposophic medicine gaining some attention. This approach blends alternative healing with spiritual ideas, mixing medicine with philosophy and art. To see why people choose it, researchers as
Scientists and lawmakers are raising alarms after learning that a massive network of ocean sensors—built over years at a cost of $386 million—could be dismantled by 2027. The system, made up of more than 900 instruments spread across coastal waters from Oregon to Greenland, has spent the last decade
