A plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Jim Risch had to turn back to Washington late Thursday. The plane, a C-32, a converted Boeing 757, had a problem with the cockpit windshield. This happened about 90 minutes after taking off from Joint Base Andrews. The plane was heading to
Imagine tiny fibers so small they can't be seen with the naked eye. These nanofibrous membranes have a massive surface area and can be customized to let specific substances pass through while blocking others. They are strong, flexible, and have a wide range of uses, from air filters to water cleaner
Sickle cell disease is a serious condition that affects the shape of red blood cells. These cells become sickle-shaped, causing them to get stuck in blood vessels. This leads to a lot of pain and other problems. People with this disease often face challenges during surgery and need special care. Fi
Imagine this: over 120 teams gathered in a snowy mountain city in Japan, ready for a massive snowball fight. This wasn't just any snowball fight; it was the 35th annual Koide International Snowball Fight in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The city is about 112 miles northwest of Tokyo, deep in Japan's "
The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has been a hotspot for trouble for over ten years. Nearly half of its 22 countries and territories have been in chaos due to political conflicts, increasing violence, and natural disasters. These events have torn apart communities, sparked disease outbreaks, an
In a surprising turn of events, three major Japanese car companies—Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi—have decided to end their discussions about merging. This decision came after Nissan's top executive, Makoto Uchida, expressed concerns about the potential merger's impact on Nissan's future. Uchida felt
Netflix Japan has a packed schedule for 2025, kicking off with a thrilling samurai drama called "Last Samurai Standing. " Imagine this: 300 samurai warriors, all the toughest and best, gather at the historic Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto. They're promised a whopping 100 billion yen prize, but there's a t
Teen dating violence is a big problem around the world. It's not just about physical harm; it can also be emotional or sexual. This issue is especially important in Latin America, where there isn't much research on the topic. A recent study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, looked into this problem. It foc
Women have been in the dark when it comes to rAAA repair outcomes. Until now, we had a fuzzy picture of how women fare compared to men. The studies are there, but they’ve not been given the spotlight. So, let’s dive in and see what the experts have to say. It all starts with a rupture in the aorta,
In the world of boxing, Shaquille O’Neal, a massive name in basketball, has sparked a lot of chatter. He shared his bold prediction for the upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford this September at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The fight is part of Canelo's four-fight deal with
