Micah Parsons, now with the Green Bay Packers, shared heartfelt thoughts about his former Dallas Cowboys teammate, Marshawn Kneeland, who passed away recently at the age of 24. Parsons, who played with Kneeland during the 2024-25 NFL season, spoke openly about the impact of his friend's death. Kneeland was more than just a teammate to Parsons. He was a brother in th...
In a bold move, Taiwan's vice president, Bi-Khim Hsiao, recently spoke to a group of international lawmakers in Brussels. She made a strong case for the European Union to strengthen its bonds with Taiwan, especially in trade and security. Her speech came at a time when China is increasing its pressure on Taiwan. Hsiao emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is cr...
Jacob Elordi, the actor known for his role in Saltburn, can't understand why people are so shocked by a certain bathtub scene in the movie. He thinks the reaction shows how easily people get upset about things that aren't that big of a deal. Elordi, who is 28 years old, talked about this on a podcast called Awardist while promoting his new movie, Frankenstein. The s...
Alex Rodriguez, now 50, has openly discussed his past steroid use and its impact on his baseball career. He recently shared that he doesn't expect to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite his impressive stats. During an interview on The Today Show, Rodriguez admitted that his new HBO documentary series, Alex vs. A-Rod, isn't a bid for Hall of Fame glor...
Sunflower straw, a common agricultural waste, has been given a new purpose. Scientists have been experimenting with it to clean up oil spills. They treated the straw with two different chemicals: silanization and acetylation. The goal was to see how well the treated straw could soak up oil. The experiments showed that silanization worked better than acetylation. The...
Chainlink has introduced a new tool called the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE). This tool is designed to help big companies use smart contracts on different blockchains. It makes it easier for them to follow rules, keep data private, and connect with other systems. CRE was shown off at a big event called SmartCon. It's part of Chainlink's plan to become an impor...
Drew Barrymore recently shared a personal health scare with her talk show audience. She had a worrying mammogram result, leading to an emergency biopsy. The wait for results was tough, but she's okay now. She opened up about this during an interview with comedian Tig Notaro, who beat breast cancer. Notaro's journey was tough. She had a double mastectomy and chemo. B...
Richmond recently saw a private service that drew in a crowd of celebrities. The event was for D'Angelo, a well-known figure who has left a significant mark on the entertainment industry. The gathering was low-key, with no public announcements or grand displays. This was a moment for close friends and family to come together, away from the spotlight. The service too...
Plastic waste is a big problem. It doesn't just sit there; it releases hidden toxins that stick around for a long time. But there's some good news! Scientists found that tiny bits of iron in nature can help break down these toxins. These iron bits are like tiny helpers. They speed up the process of breaking down harmful chemicals found in plastics. These chemicals, ...
Scientists have been on the hunt for better ways to fight cancer. They've found that a protein called HDAC1 plays a big role in how cancer grows. This protein is like a switch that can turn genes on and off. By targeting HDAC1, researchers hope to develop new drugs that can stop cancer in its tracks. To find the best drug candidates, scientists used a clever trick. ...