For months, global leaders have watched Iran’s leadership struggle with major changes. After the sudden death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in early attacks, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was quickly named as his replacement. Yet, even Washington admits it doesn’t fully understand who holds po
The city of Saratoga is a patchwork of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own vibe and past. Those differences, rather than pulling people apart, weave a stronger community fabric. Everyone in the city—old timers and newcomers alike—shares a common goal: safe streets, good schools, and a friendly
The study looks at how our brains tell apart faces that look alike when many are shown together. Researchers used brain‑wave recordings called ERPs to track responses while people watched 2 × 2 grids of faces. The faces were either the same picture, different pictures of the same person, or pictures
A 78‑year‑old woman first visited a geriatrician in 2017 after her family noticed she was forgetting things for short periods. The doctor recorded her blood pressure at 148 over 86, which is higher than the normal range even though she was on two medications meant to lower it. Several everyday habi
The Baltimore Ravens pulled back a deal that had moved defensive lineman Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, citing concerns raised during a medical evaluation. The trade had been announced earlier in the week, with Baltimore offering first‑round draft picks for 2026 and 2027. But a second look
Switzerland has decided to stay on its current path for trade talks with the United States, aiming to wrap up a tariff agreement that began last year. The country’s Economy Minister announced this stance after the U. S. opened investigations into industrial overcapacity and alleged forced labour in
In Midtown, the WNBA and its players’ union kept talks going late into a third day to avoid delaying the league’s 30th season. After an earlier 12‑hour meeting that ended at dawn without agreement, both sides returned to the Langham Hotel for more talks. Players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Bria
A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic
Manuel Locatelli had to prove himself when Luciano Spalletti became Juventus’ boss. The coach, who once left the Italian squad with few chances for him, stayed honest about why Locatelli wasn’t a regular. When they met again in Turin, Spalletti kept the same clear line: show you can meet the demands
A new Florida bill would keep police officers’ names private for up to two months if they are attacked or threatened while on duty. The proposal comes after the state Supreme Court invalidated parts of the voter‑approved “Marsy’s Law” amendment, which originally aimed to protect crime victims from p
