The spread of plant diseases can be quite complex. One disease that affects banana plants is caused by a fungus called Pseudocercospora fijiensis. This fungus can travel long distances, which makes it hard to control. To understand how it spreads, researchers studied the fungus in Martinique over
Perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND) is a big problem for older folks after surgery. It's like their brains take a hit, and there aren't many good ways to fix it. Scientists have spotted two things that might be involved: less of a substance called adiponectin (APN) in the blood and more lact
Silence echoed from the Kremlin as the deadline for Ukraine's ceasefire demand came and went. This was a clear call for a 30-day ceasefire by Monday, May 12. The request came from Ukraine and its European allies, with a stern warning for Russia. If Russia did not agree, fresh sanction
The Ukraine-Russia conflict has been a complex dance of diplomacy and power plays. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been navigating this tricky situation with a new strategy. He has been learning how to work with U. S. President Donald Trump to gain an advantage. Zelensky and Trump have h
Charissa Thompson's future is a hot topic. This is because she was not part of FOX's big 2025 NFL broadcast announcement. This event was a star-studded affair, featuring big names like Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Erin Andrews. Charissa has been a key figure in FOX's NFL coverage for over a decade
The world of sports and celebrity is full of surprises. One of the most unexpected pairings is between Bill Belichick, the legendary football coach, and Jordon Hudson, a young woman from Maine. The age gap between them is significant, with Belichick being nearly 50 years older than Hudson. This rela
The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen, found himself in handcuffs after a dramatic protest during a Senate hearing. The event took place in a Senate committee room, where Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying. Cohen was not alone in his protest; six others joi
The southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza faced a brutal night. More than 50 people lost their lives in heavy airstrikes. This was the second night of intense bombing. The strikes happened while the U. S. President was visiting the Middle East. Many hoped his visit would bring a ceasefire or more aid
A young woman's life was abruptly cut short during a live stream on May 13. Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican influencer, was fatally shot while broadcasting from a beauty salon. The Jalisco State Attorney’s Office has labeled this a femicide, a term used when a woman or girl is murdered due
The US economy is feeling the pinch of trade tensions. Wholesale prices took a significant dip in April, marking the steepest drop since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. This decline is largely due to the impact of tariffs on profit margins, according to recent data. The Producer Price Index, a key
