A man with a dark past is back in trouble. Armando Duran-Maya, 54, is accused of a brutal attack in Portland. He's already served time for a violent rape. Now, he's facing new charges. This time, he's accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment. He allegedly beat her with a hammer. Then,
Cyberbullying is a growing problem online, and it's not just in English. In the Bengali-speaking world, it's a big issue too. But there's not much research on it. That's why a recent study looked at over 70, 000 social media comments in Bengali. The goal? To understand and detect cyberbullying bette
In the world of cryptocurrencies, not all tokens shine equally. APT, for instance, had a rough day, dropping by 2. 4% to $1. 69. This decline was notable because it happened while the broader crypto market was actually doing better, with the CoinDesk 20 index (CD20) up by 0. 5%. This underperforman
New Year's Eve 2026 is shaping up to be a musical extravaganza, with Times Square and Nashville both hosting star-studded events. Times Square, a famous spot for New Year's celebrations, will feature a diverse lineup of performers. The event kicks off at 6 p. m. ET with the national anthem, followed
Times Square is getting a shiny new toy for New Year's Eve! This year, the famous ball drop will feature the biggest and brightest ball yet. It's called the Constellation Ball, and it's a whopping 12. 5 feet wide and weighs over 12, 000 pounds. That's a lot of bling! The new ball is covered in 5, 2
Russia's military is facing serious issues. Soldiers are being treated harshly. This is not new, but it's getting worse. Many soldiers are sent to fight without proper training or equipment. They are often sent to areas where the fighting is intense. This has led to many deaths and injuries. The Ru
New Orleans is getting ready for its first New Year's celebration since the tragic Bourbon Street attack. To ensure safety, the National Guard has been called in to help with security measures. This comes almost a year after a devastating incident that exposed serious security flaws in the city's fa
In the world of tiny creatures, there's a new hero for chickens. Meet Y86, a special kind of bacteria found in the guts of chickens. It's not just any bacteria, though. It's a champion at fighting off bad germs and can handle tough conditions. Y86 is a type of Lactobacillus gallinarum. Scientists f
North Texas saw a grim holiday season with a series of domestic violence incidents. In Terrell, a family of four lost their lives on Christmas Eve. Philip Dale Humphrey, Sherry Lynn Bostick, and a 12-year-old boy were shot, while Casey Dale Humphrey took his own life. The investigation is ongoing.
David Baltimore was a big deal in the world of science. He was born in 1938 and passed away in 2025. His work changed how we fight leukemia, a type of blood cancer. He was like an architect, but instead of buildings, he designed new ways to understand and treat diseases. Baltimore's work was all ab
