In the vast Atlantic Ocean, tiny bacteria and viruses are always interacting. These bacteria can be divided into two groups: those with a lot of genetic material (HNA) and those with less (LNA). This difference matters because it affects how viruses attack them. Scientists studied these interactions during spring in the Northeast Atlantic. They found that the ocean'...
The Trump administration has decided to take a closer look at all green cards given to immigrants from specific countries. This decision comes after a recent shooting involving two National Guard members near the White House. The suspect in this case is an Afghan national who arrived in the U. S. in 2021. The list of countries under scrutiny includes Afghanistan, Cu...
In a city where skyscrapers are the norm, Hong Kong has always known the risk of high-rise fires. But the recent blaze at the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po district has brought this fear to life in the worst way possible. This fire, which started on Wednesday afternoon, quickly spread to seven buildings, making it the deadliest in Hong Kong's modern history. By T...
A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, started after the U. S. left Afghanistan in 2021. Some people, like Pres...
Thanksgiving this year wasn't just about turkey and pie. It was also about AI creating funny and realistic family photos. People used AI to make pictures of themselves eating with famous people. For example, someone made a picture of RFK Jr. eating Brussels sprouts and cranberries with Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. , and Elon Musk. Another picture showed Alex Jones ...
An Afghan man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D. C. He was once part of a special counterterrorism unit in Afghanistan. This unit, known as NDS-03, worked closely with the CIA and fought against the Taliban. The CIA confirmed that Lakanwal came to the U. S. in 2021 because of his past work with the U. S. gover...
Stephen A. Smith, a well-known sports commentator, recently took to the airwaves to criticize Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz. ) for his role in a video that went viral. In this video, Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers urged military personnel to disregard what they deemed illegal orders from the Trump administration. Smith, who is not a military expert, expressed s...
Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is under fire for allegedly leaning too much towards Russia. But Vladimir Putin isn't having it. He thinks Witkoff is just doing his job, representing his country and leader. Putin's defense came after a leaked call between Witkoff and a Kremlin aide, Yuri Ushakov, sparked criticism. Putin, who was on a state visit to Kyrgyzst...
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the good things in life. It's easy to appreciate the big stuff, like family and health. But what about the little, odd things that make life interesting? Driving can be a nightmare, but there's something refreshing about a day when no one cuts you off or ignores traffic rules. Seeing someone use a turn signal or let another drive...
In the world of social media, the way posts are arranged can actually change how we feel about people from other political groups. A recent study took a close look at this by using a special tool to rearrange posts on X during the 2024 US presidential campaign. This tool was designed to show more or fewer posts that had strong political opinions and negative attitude...