In Guatemala, a tense situation unfolded over the weekend. It all started when inmates seized control of a prison near Escuintla. They were demanding better treatment for their gang leader. The authorities didn't back down. They stormed the prison and took back control. They also captured a key figu
New Mexico's current leadership is falling short. The state's Democrat leaders have full control over the government, yet they seem more focused on making political statements than solving real problems. Instead of tackling issues like crime, education, and the economy, they spend their time on symb
Southern California's waterways might soon see less protection. The EPA is redefining what counts as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. This change could mean more pollution in the region's flood control channels, which might no longer be seen as protected waters. The EPA's ne
Mercury is a sneaky pollutant. It lurks in water, causing harm to plants and animals. Humans aren't safe either. To fight this invisible enemy, scientists have turned to an unlikely ally: tiny bits of silver. These aren't your average silver bits. They're engineered with special ingredients like ci
In Korea, doctors usually check for liver cancer in people with hepatitis or cirrhosis. But now, there's a new way to find those at risk. A team built a computer model that looks at regular health check-ups and medical records. It can predict who might get liver cancer without extra tests. This mod
A new zombie movie has taken the lead at the North American box office. "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" made a strong debut, earning $5. 6 million on its first day. This is the fourth movie in the popular zombie series. It played in over 3, 500 theaters across the country. Experts think it could m
In a recent military operation, the U. S. targeted and eliminated a key figure linked to a deadly attack in Syria. Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, was killed in a strike on January 16th. This individual was connected to the ISIS gunman responsible for the deaths of two U. S. soldiers an
Arsenal, the top team in the Premier League, had a chance to pull ahead but ended up in a dull 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest. This match took place on a day when other top teams also had ups and downs. Forest, who are struggling near the bottom of the table, put up a strong defense. Their goalkee
Liverpool's recent home games have left fans and players alike shaking their heads. For the first time in decades, the team hasn't won any of their first three home league matches against newly promoted teams. First, they drew with Sunderland, then Leeds, and most recently, Burnley. It's not a recor
In the U. S. , not everyone gets paid time off when they're sick. This can make it hard for people to go to the doctor or follow treatment plans, especially for serious illnesses like cancer. Yet, there's not much research on how paid sick leave affects cancer outcomes. Cancer care involves many st
