The Israeli military recently took control of a 900-year-old fortress in southern Lebanon, a spot known as Beaufort Castle, along with the high ground around it. This wasn’t just about old stones—it was about gaining a clear view of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, where Hezbollah has been firi
Scotland’s political scene is buzzing after Nicola Sturgeon, the country’s former top leader, found herself in an awkward spot. Her husband Peter Murrell admitted to taking over half a million dollars from their political party to pay for an extravagant lifestyle while he held a key leadership role.
Back in the early 1980s, when most actors dreamed of staying close to film sets and premiere parties, Kurt Russell did something unusual. He left Los Angeles to start a ranch in Colorado. He wasn’t running away, though. He was choosing a life that felt right for him and his family. Mountains became
Most people don’t realize that a toothbrush might be as important as a thermometer when trying to start a family. While many assume fertility depends mostly on age or egg count, science now suggests something much smaller could be making a big difference – the health of someone’s gums. Research on a
A small but growing number of health students are using cooking and eating events to push their schools to teach more about prevention. Between fall 2023 and spring 2024, 178 events funded by grants reached over six thousand students and teachers across the country. Over half of these events focused
More young women are choosing to freeze their eggs each year, hoping to extend their options for having children later. The process involves removing eggs from the ovaries, storing them in liquid nitrogen, and later thawing them for potential use. Clinics show how tiny tools pick out eggs under a mi
In a quiet town near Nablus, a 26-year-old man named Imad Haroun Ishtayeh ran a small business—just another family trying to get by. His poultry slaughterhouse kept him busy, but the West Bank’s economic crisis made it hard to survive. Even with his father relying on him, the money wasn’t enough. So
A large study tracking over 327, 000 adults in the UK found that deep belly fat, not just overall weight, may increase dementia risk. Out of those tracked, nearly 9, 000 developed dementia during the study. The strongest link was with vascular dementia, a type tied to poor blood flow in the brain, f
Glioblastoma is the toughest brain cancer to treat. It spreads fast and resists most therapies. Scientists now think tiny calcium channels inside cells could be part of the problem. These channels, called Cav3, act like tiny gates that let calcium enter. When calcium floods in, it can speed up cell
Maine’s biggest challenges today aren’t just about money—they’re about stability. Families struggle with rising grocery bills while heating and gas prices climb. Renters face shrinking options as homes become harder to find. Parents juggle work with expensive childcare, and workers worry about keepi
