In the heart of Manhattan, an Italian man found himself in a nightmare. Michael Carturan was held captive in a fancy townhouse for three weeks. His captors wanted something valuable: his bitcoin password. They used brutal methods to try and get it. Carturan was tied up with electrical cords and whip
A disturbing event unfolded in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. A young Italian man, just 28 years old, was held captive for weeks. His crime? Owning a fortune in bitcoin. This is not a movie plot. It happened in real life. The man managed to escape on May 23. He was in bad shape, covered in bloo
A Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, found herself in hot water recently. She was accused of smuggling frog embryos into the U. S. while working as a researcher at Harvard. This isn't just about a few tiny frogs. It's about the struggle between scientific progress and strict immigration rules. Pet
Luis Enrique, the current Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) manager, is no stranger to the highs and lows of football. His journey has been marked by both triumph and tragedy. In 2019, Enrique and his family faced an unimaginable loss when their nine-year-old daughter, Xana, passed away after a long battl
A farmer from Chilliwack is taking on a massive challenge. Juschka Clarke is gearing up to cycle 7, 000 kilometers across Canada. She is not doing this alone. She is part of a team of eight cyclists. Their mission? To raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation. This journey is not just about the dista
The US Department of Health and Human Services recently made a bold move. They ended a contract with Moderna. The contract was for developing an mRNA vaccine for bird flu. The reason given was that mRNA technology is not well-tested. This decision sparked a response from Pfizer's CEO, Dr. Albert Bou
Type 2 diabetes is a tough opponent. Once metformin is no longer enough, doctors have to pick between three other types of pills to help manage blood sugar. The choices are sulfonylureas, DPP4 inhibitors, and SGLT2 inhibitors. But how do doctors know which one will work best for each person? Thi
Netflix's Tudum event was a wild ride. It was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. The crowd was thin and quiet at first. A pre-show host tried to liven things up. He shouted out names of big stars and shows. The crowd finally roared when Lady Gaga's name was mentioned. She was there to perform in th
Lady Gaga has a big role coming up! She will be in the second season of Netflix's Wednesday. This was confirmed when she performed at the Tudum 2025 event. She will play Rosaline Rotwood, a teacher at Nevermore Academy. This character will show up in the second half of the season, which comes out in
Forever chemicals, also called PFAS, are sneaky troublemakers. They hide in everyday items like plastic containers and non-stick pans. Once inside the body, they can cause serious health issues, including cancer. These chemicals are tough to get rid of, but recent findings suggest that fiber might b
