The U. S. military has recently conducted two more strikes in the Pacific, targeting boats they claim were involved in drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that six individuals were killed in these strikes, bringing the total number of deaths from such operations to 76. The strikes took place on Sunday in international waters, with each boat al...
The Trump administration faced another setback in its attempt to limit food stamp funding. A federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration's efforts to withhold full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision came as Congress worked to reopen the government, providing a bit of hope for millions of low-income Amer...
A new comet is making a close approach to Earth, but don't expect any alien visitors. Comet C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is not an interstellar object, despite some wild speculations. It was discovered by Gennadiy Borisov, who also found the second-ever interstellar object and another comet in 2019. The comet is interesting, but it's not an alien spacecraft, according to expe...
A group of eight Democratic senators chose to end the government shutdown, which has left many Democrats upset. They feel like the deal did not achieve much on health care after 40 days of fighting. Some Democrats, like California's Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, were not happy. They said the deal was not good for the party or its po...
In the heart of India's capital, a sudden explosion near the iconic Red Fort sent shockwaves through the city on Monday. The blast, which occurred near a metro station gate, resulted in at least eight fatalities and left nineteen others injured, according to police reports. The explosion also sparked a fire that damaged several nearby vehicles. Witnesses described a...
In the bustling city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a heartbreaking scene unfolds. Children, born to unwed mothers, are living on the streets, invisible to society. These children, often the result of relationships between Kenyan women and other immigrants, face a grim reality. Their mothers, who came to Saudi Arabia seeking better opportunities, are now trapped. They cann...
The world of gene editing is buzzing with excitement. Two companies, Crispr Therapeutics and Intellia Therapeutics, are making waves with their latest findings. Their stocks are on the rise, thanks to promising results in treating high cholesterol and a rare swelling disorder. Crispr Therapeutics shared some impressive data at a conference. They found that a single ...
The New York Giants have decided to part ways with head coach Brian Daboll after a rough start to the 2025 season. With a record of 2-8, the team's performance left much to be desired. Daboll's time with the Giants spanned over three seasons, but his overall record was not impressive, standing at 20-40-1. Mike Kafka, the offensive coordinator, will step in as the int...
Ever wondered if you could play those old Windows games on Linux? Well, there's some good news! A new project called d7vk is making it possible to run even older Windows games on Linux. It's all about making Direct3D 7 (D3D7) games work with Linux using something called Vulkan. This isn't the first time someone has tried this. Wine, a tool that lets you run Windows ...
In a surprising twist, eight Democratic senators joined forces with Republicans to break the government shutdown deadlock. This decision came after intense internal debates within the Democratic party, highlighting the challenges of finding common ground in politics. The final vote was 60 in favor and 40 against, a significant moment that signaled an end to the shut...