In a surprising turn of events, a legal deposition revealed some unsettling facts about vaccine science. Dr. Stanley Plotkin, a well-known figure in the field, admitted to some questionable practices during a custody battle case. The case was about whether a child should be vaccinated or not. Plotkin, who has worked on many vaccines, including the rubella vaccine, h...
Sharks are fascinating creatures. They have been around for millions of years. But we still know very little about them. A group of scientists has been studying sharks for over 50 years. They work out of a research center in Virginia. Their goal is to learn more about these mysterious predators. The scientists spend their days on a boat. They set up long fishing lin...
In a significant move, Mexican officials have captured a key figure believed to be behind the shocking murder of Carlos Manzo, the well-liked mayor of Uruapan. Manzo, known for his outspoken criticism of the government's approach to crime, was tragically killed during a public Day of the Dead event. He was surrounded by loved ones when the attack happened. This incid...
A big meeting is happening soon. It's about how the Trump team is trying to fix crime in certain cities. These cities are run by Democrats. The group in charge of the meeting says these cities have rules that let crime grow too much. This isn't the first time the Trump team has stepped in. Earlier this year, they took control of the police in Washington, DC. They al...
Pitaya, the striking pink fruit, is gaining attention for more than just its looks. It's loaded with powerful compounds like polyphenols and betacyanins, which act as defenders against harmful elements in the body. But can it really enhance workouts? A recent study on mice suggests it might. The experiment involved four groups of mice: one that did nothing, one that...
The Lakers' victory over the Utah Jazz marked a significant moment, not just because LeBron James returned from injury, but because it showcased a team that has evolved even without its superstar. The game highlighted the Lakers' impressive offensive firepower, with a season-high 140 points, and their defensive resilience, holding the Jazz to just 32 points in the fi...
The Trump family's wealth has taken a significant hit recently. Their company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has seen its stock price drop to record lows. This has wiped out over $5 billion in value for the family. The stock, which trades under the symbol DJT, has fallen nearly 70% this year alone. Much of this drop happened in just the past month. President Trump...
Bitcoin holders now have more options to use their assets. Mezo, a platform for Bitcoin finance, has teamed up with Anchorage Digital. This partnership aims to make Bitcoin more useful for big investors and companies. Mezo lets people borrow money using their Bitcoin as collateral. They can get loans at low interest rates, starting at just 1%. This service is availa...
Italy started a money-giving program in 2015. It aimed to help middle-class families. Each person could get up to €960 a year. The goal was to improve their lives. But did this extra cash make people healthier? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They looked at data from towns all over Italy. They compared health stats before and after the program started. ...
In 2025, the University of California, Berkeley, held a special event to celebrate the work of Dr. Lonnie Snowden. This gathering was not just about his research but also about the people he inspired and mentored over his long career. Dr. Snowden spent 20 years teaching at Berkeley. His work focused on mental health disparities, which means he studied why some group...