Scientists used a modern DNA trick called eDNA metabarcoding to map fish life in Turkey’s rivers. Instead of catching every fish, they filtered water from 29 spots spread over seven big river basins. The DNA that sloshes through the water was amplified and read by a high‑throughput machine, producin
In recent years, more scholars have examined how sport can help communities grow and become peaceful. Researchers now publish many reviews that look at whether sports programs meet goals like health, education and equality. These studies cover topics such as teamwork, leadership, or conflict resolut
The Senate is starting a long voting marathon, with Republicans moving forward on a plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and parts of Customs and Border Protection. They are doing this through budget reconciliation, a process that lets the majority pass bills with only 51 votes ins
The Navy has just lost its top civilian boss, John Phelan, who stepped down today. The announcement came from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who said that Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over in an acting capacity. Cao is a former Navy officer and was the Republican candidate for Senate in Virgi
A judge in Virginia halted the state’s attempt to change congressional districts after a public vote that had passed just yesterday. The ruling declares all votes in the referendum invalid and stops officials from certifying or implementing the new maps. The judge said the ballot measure violated
The California governor race has shifted dramatically after Democratic front‑runner Eric Swalwell dropped out amid sexual misconduct claims. Governor Gavin Newsom stayed neutral before the debate but hinted that a Democrat is likely to win, even though polls show Republican challengers gaining tract
Dancing With The Stars is back for its 35th season, and the lineup already shows a mix of new excitement. Two familiar faces from other reality shows will dance on ABC’s big screen: Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller. Maura first captured fans on Love Island UK in 2019. Last year she shone as a “Faith
The southeastern U. S. is battling a wave of intense fires that have scorched more than 27, 000 acres in southern Georgia. Local authorities are ordering residents to leave their homes as flames threaten nearby towns and villages. Because of the danger, many areas have been placed under a burn ban t
Health officials decided not to share a recent report that looked at how COVID‑19 shots might keep people from needing hospital care. The paper was meant for the CDC’s main bulletin, but a disagreement over how the data were handled stopped it from being published. Researchers usually check hospi
Tesla posted a rise in revenue and profit for the first quarter, thanks mainly to more car sales and a jump in its Full Self‑Driving subscriptions. The company earned $22. 38 billion, a 16% increase from the same period last year, and its automotive income climbed to $16. 2 billion. A surprising hig
