The Hubble Space Telescope, a staple in astronomy for nearly 35 years, is facing significant budget cuts. NASA's proposed budget for upcoming years has prompted the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) to consider major changes. The institute, which handles Hubble's science operations, might ha
In Norfolk, Massachusetts, a clever but failed attempt to steal packages involved using food delivery drivers. The town's police were called to a home on Pennacook Street after reports of suspicious activity. They found that three DoorDash drivers had visited the address within a short time span to
Lately, there's been a big deal struck between Israel and Hamas that aims to put a temporary stop to the fighting in Gaza. The plan is that Hamas and its allies will let go of 33 people they took from Israel in October last year, in exchange for Israel setting free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
The total functioning capacity (TFC) scale has been a key tool in studying Huntington's disease (HD), helping researchers and doctors monitor how the disease progresses over time. This research looks into how TFC scores change naturally as people with HD age and considers the length of a particular
The Biden administration recently decided to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This change came after Cuba freed 553 political prisoners, many of whom were jailed following huge protests in July 2021. The move was welcomed by the Catholic Church, which had been negotiating wi
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new alert. It's about something called "forever chemicals" found in sewage sludge used as fertilizer. These chemicals, known as PFAS, are used in things like nonstick pans and stain-resistant carpets. They don’t break down and can stick around i
Picture this: a small, secret box, tucked away and passed down through generations of Popes. Inside, hidden stories of wrongdoings, abuse, and corruption within the Catholic Church. This box was discovered by Pope Francis, a man known for his love for football and tango, hailing from a large family
Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and used an aide to read a speech due to a cold, recently published an autobiography. In it, he says he's feeling well and has no plans to resign from leading the global Catholic Church. "I am well, " he wrote, "even though I'm old. " The pope, who often uses a
Let's talk about the playoffs! The Baltimore Ravens, who are on the road, have become the favorites to win against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. When the matchup was first set, the Bills were the home favorites. But as more people bet on the Ravens, the line has changed, making Baltimor
As the 2010s drew to a close, Sweden's traditional media outlets were talking more about climate change than ever before. This was especially true during the summer of 2018, when a severe drought and wildfires hit the country, and the Fridays for Future movement, led by Greta Thunberg, gained tracti
