The research team began by looking at a girl who has an unusual form of MED12‑related intellectual disability, a condition that can cause learning challenges and sometimes movement problems. They focused on one specific gene change, called a splice variant, that might be responsible for her symptoms
Iranian sports stars who left their country face sudden upheaval. One former futsal player, after being photographed playing with men and without a hijab in Switzerland, learned she could no longer return home. She lost family ties, safety and even her pet, and now lives in a new country where she m
Slovenia’s political scene stirs after reports that a private Israeli intelligence company may have met with the opposition leader just before the country’s election. A group of journalists and activists say that representatives from the firm, known for its work in high‑profile investigations, flew
Musicians sometimes suffer from a rare problem called musician’s dystonia, where their hands or arms suddenly act out of control while playing. It is a task‑specific disorder that can affect up to one in every hundred professional players, and doctors still do not know all the reasons it happens.
Australia’s Senate Economics Committee has pushed forward a new bill that would force crypto exchanges and token platforms to follow the same rules as traditional banks. The proposal, called the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, aims to close loopholes that let digital ass
Gen Z is shaking up lifestyle trends with "Nonna Maxxing, " a movement that values simplicity over hustle culture. This trend, inspired by the imagined life of an Italian grandmother, or "nonna, " focuses on enjoying long lunches, fresh air, and homemade meals. It's a break from the usual productivi
Three Iranian women's soccer players have chosen to return to their home country after initially seeking refuge in Australia. This decision comes after Australia granted humanitarian visas to seven players from the team, who expressed fears of facing persecution back in Iran. The players' concerns s
EvoCash has rolled out a platform that lets people swap digital coins for real money without waiting for days. The service is now officially a Money Services Business in the United States, giving it legal footing to move money around the globe. Its goal is to make stablecoins—cryptocurrencies
The Apple TV series “Twisted Yoga” began airing on March 13. It tells the story of a worldwide yoga network that has been accused of cult‑like behavior and abuse. The show follows students who joined a Romanian guru’s group hoping for health and community. They later discovered that the leader, G
The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $325 million to support Lebanon, which is grappling with the fallout from a recent conflict that has displaced more than 800, 000 people. The appeal was announced by Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in Beirut, urging that words of support be matched
