Fasting and restricting eating times, like during Ramadan, is known to have health benefits. However, the effects of this practice during pregnancy are still a mystery, especially when it comes to the long-term health of kids after they're born. A recent look at various studies tried to piece togeth
In a recent development, Icelandic streamer Síminn has jumped on board the upcoming television adaptation of Lilja Sigurdardottir's crime novel trilogy, "Reykjavik Noir. " The series is being produced by Icelandic production house Glassriver, known for shows like "Cold Haven" and "As Long As We Live
Next month, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can the US legally ban TikTok? The popular social media app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, could face a shutdown if it doesn't sell to a US owner by January 19. The law behind this was passed last April, aiming to protect national secur
Even though Bashar al-Assad's regime is gone, Syria is far from peaceful. There are several reasons why foreign powers are still involved. Turkey wants to take out Kurdish militants. Israel is striking at Syria’s military to keep weapons out of extremist hands. The US is nervously eyeing ISIS, makin
In the Chicago suburbs, recent police reports reveal a mix of gun incidents, chases, and other crimes. Let’s dive into some of these incidents. In Alsip, a resident fired shots into the air, threatening two people. Police found a spent 9 mm shell but couldn’t immediately question the suspect. A fe
TikTok is facing a major challenge in the Supreme Court. The court has agreed to quickly review a law that could potentially ban the app in the United States. This is unusual, as the court is setting aside two hours for the argument and will hear the case in a special session on January 10. This spe
Canada’s government is facing a tough time. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been in power for nearly a decade, is dealing with a lot of problems. One big issue is that his Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit. She said she didn't agree with how Trudeau was handling the economy, espe
December on Hulu can feel like a reality TV marathon, with shows from Warner Bros. Discovery taking center stage. But don't let the noise distract you—there are some truly great shows waiting to be discovered. Here are three underrated gems that just landed on the streaming service: a gripping Austr
Ever thought about what happens after humans leave Earth for the stars? That's where 'Exodus' comes in. A fresh sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, this game lets you step into a future where humanity has spread across distant star systems. You'll play as a member of the Travelers, a group of s
In the bustling city of Beijing, China, scientists have been investigating the buildup of pollutants in road-deposited sediments (RDS) of various sizes. They collected samples from four different roads to compare how pollutants are distributed. Interestingly, the more dry days there are, the more RD
