Michael Douglas was at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival to show a restored version of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. " He took the chance to share his worries about democracy in the U. S. He thinks the country is at risk of becoming an autocracy. He believes democracy is fragile and needs constant
In Melbourne, a synagogue came under attack when a man allegedly set fire to its front door. This happened on a Friday night while around 20 people were inside having dinner. Luckily, everyone got out safely, but the incident has raised serious concerns. Police are now investigating whether this at
A family of three had a terrifying experience on a Florida beach when lightning struck them. The incident happened at St. Pete Beach in Pinellas County. It was a sunny day, but a thunderstorm rolled in quickly. The family was under an umbrella when lightning hit. Two adults were hurt but refused fu
Flash floods are sneaky and deadly. They can happen fast, giving people little time to react. In Texas, a recent flash flood killed at least 27 people and left many more missing, including over 20 girls at a summer camp. The water rose quickly, trapping people in their homes and cars. Flash floods
Caribou in British Columbia's Interior face a tough road to recovery. Researchers are now urging a closer look at how the food given to caribou in maternity pens affects their health and chances of survival in the wild. Caribou have a unique diet. They love lichen, a plant-like organism that grows
In the northwest of Iran, farmers who raise livestock have a big problem. It's not about weather or feed. It's about flies. Not just any flies, but ones that lay eggs on animals. When these eggs hatch, the larvae can cause serious issues. This is called myiasis. It's common in warm places. But what
Teens who stay active might just be happier. That's what a bunch of studies suggest. But how much does moving around really affect their overall happiness? That's the big question. Researchers dug into lots of studies to find out. First, they looked at how physical activity and happiness are linked
Tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 are both nasty lung infections. They can cause a lot of damage to the lungs. Scientists wanted to see what happens when someone has both infections at the same time. They used a special type of lung cell, called A549 cells, to study this. First, they infected the cell
Basketball is a fast-paced team sport. Players must move quickly between offense and defense. This sport requires a lot of physical effort. Players need to react fast and make quick decisions. A new training method called FitLight is gaining attention. It uses lights to help players improve their r
Colorectal cancer is a serious diagnosis. But did you know that what you eat and how you live your life after getting this diagnosis can make a big difference? A recent study looked at lots of other studies to see how diet and lifestyle affect survival rates for people with colorectal cancer. The f
