In the heart of Eurasia, a region known as Caucasia has found itself at the center of a tug-of-war between superpowers. Russia, with its sights set on regaining influence in its former Soviet backyard, has been jostling with the United States for control. While the U. S. aims for global dominance, R
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, have reportedly split up. The news comes after Fox allegedly found something disturbing on Baker's phone during Thanksgiving weekend in Colorado. This is not the first time the couple has faced challenges. Last year, they called off t
In the small city of Darien, things are about to change for local businesses. The city council is planning to create a new group called the Darien Business Alliance. This group is meant to be like a traditional chamber of commerce but with a fresh approach. The city's administrator, Bryon Vana, isn'
Mount Hermon, a strategic peak in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria, will see Israeli troops stay throughout the winter. This is due to the importance of the peak's security in the current Syrian situation, as noted by Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz. The troops are there to prepare fo
You might know Alexis Ohanian as the co-founder of Reddit or the husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams. But did you know he’s a big fan of women’s sports? So much so that he’s putting his money where his mouth is. Ohanian just donated a whopping $3. 1 million to the University of Virginia (UVA
A 72-year-old Syrian man, who used to be in charge of a notorious prison, is now in big trouble. He's accused of some very serious things like torture and lying on immigration papers. His name? Samir Ousman al-Sheikh. He was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport in July when he tried to leav
Ever thought about what doctors might want for themselves when their time is up? Well, it turns out that their personal preferences for end-of-life care could have a big influence on how they handle these tough conversations with their patients. A recent study, spanning Europe, North America, and Au
Ever wondered how some people live to be over 100 years old? A researcher from University College London has a surprising answer. He found that many of the world's oldest people come from places with bad health and poor record-keeping. This means the data we have about extreme longevity might not be
In 1949, a new chapter began for China with the establishment of the People's Republic. The nation's leadership aimed for rapid growth across all sectors, including medicine. They looked to the Soviet Union for guidance, and in medicine, that meant embracing Pavlovian theory. This Soviet theory, foc
Ever wondered how tiny creatures like cyanobacteria tell time? It's all thanks to a protein called KaiB, which has a neat trick up its sleeve. KaiB can change its shape, switching between two states: a stable one and an unstable one. This switch is crucial for the bacteria's internal clock, creating
