In a significant legal ruling, a jury awarded three former Iraqi detainees a total of $42 million. This decision held a US defense contractor, CACI Premier Technology, responsible for their torture at Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq War. The former detainees, a middle school principal, a fruit ven
You might have heard that some sugars in breast milk can help fight off infections in newborns. But let's dig into what two specific sugars, 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) and 3'-sialyllactose (3'-SL), can do. Scientists have been trying to understand if these sugars can directly protect babies from harm
You know how sometimes old movies come back to life and become super popular again? Well, that's what happened to Will Smith and Margot Robbie's 2015 film, Focus. This crime-comedy, directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, is now the number one movie on Netflix in the U. S. Focus tells the story of
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are a favorite for people who want safe and predictable ways to save. Lately, CD rates have been high, making them really attractive. But now, inflation is slowing down, and the Federal Reserve has cut their rates twice. So, CD rates are going down too. Even so, CDs sti
Ever wondered what goes on in your knee when doctors perform a pivot shift test? This test is crucial for checking your knee's stability, but the exact forces and twists involved are still a mystery. A recent study aimed to solve this puzzle by looking at the biggest forces and turns happening durin
You might think that the struggles of migrating to a new country would be the same for everyone. But hold on, there's more to the story. In Australia, humanitarian migrants, those who have fled their homes due to conflict or persecution, are dealing with a lot. We're talking about post-traumatic str
Home Depot recently announced its third-quarter earnings, showing a solid 6% increase in sales compared to last year. This boost was due to the acquisition of a new business and higher demand for home improvement supplies spurred by better weather and hurricane-related repairs. The company even rais
Saturday Night Live (SNL) recently stirred up some laughs at the expense of billionaire Elon Musk. In a post-election episode, the show took a swipe at Musk and former president Donald Trump. The comedy sketch featured actor Dana Carvey impersonating Musk in a way that many found humorous but not ev
After a tough election loss, some Democrats are rethinking their stance on gender issues. They believe that focusing too much on not offending anyone has made them seem out of touch with everyday voters. For example, a Democratic representative from Massachusetts, Seth Moulton, recently spoke out ab
Ever wondered why Intel is suddenly hooking up with Taiwan's TSMC for its Arrow Lake CPU orders? The answer is buried in a few disappointing factors. Intel's own factories, or foundries, haven't lived up to expectations. This has been a major setback, especially in the data center and AI markets whe
