In the Central African Republic (CAR), President Faustin-Archange Touadera is aiming for a third term in office. This is happening during national elections where he highlights improvements in security, thanks to support from Russian mercenaries and Rwandan troops. Touadera, a 68-year-old former ma
Kata Hay, a singer who once competed on The Voice, is now facing serious legal trouble. She was recently arrested in Oklahoma due to a warrant from Tennessee. The warrant is related to a car crash that happened on December 10, which resulted in a fatality. The singer, whose real name is Kata Huddle
In 2025, scientists in the US faced unprecedented challenges. The year started with the National Institutes of Health halting key operations, which disrupted ongoing studies and grant reviews. This was followed by executive orders that rolled back diversity and inclusion programs and removed crucial
In today's fast-paced world, stress and sleep troubles are common. Many people are looking for ways to feel better without relying on pills or complicated routines. Enter Pulsetto, a small device that might just help. Pulsetto is a wearable gadget that uses gentle electrical pulses to stimulate the
Eating disorders are a serious concern for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). But what comes first? Does IBD lead to eating disorders, or do eating disorders make IBD worse? It's a tricky question. A recent study tried to find out how common eating disorders are in people with IBD. First
Van fish have a tough job. They live in Lake Van, which is quite different from regular freshwater. Every year, they swim upstream to spawn, facing big changes in their environment. This journey is not easy. Scientists wanted to see how these changes affect the fish's kidneys. They looked at kidney
Myanmar is holding elections, but not everyone is happy about it. The country is in the middle of a civil war, and the military, which took over in 2021, is in charge. They say this election is a chance for a fresh start. But many people, including the United Nations and some Western countries, thin
A bright and ambitious woman, Annie Surman, found herself in a dark place after working at a major tech company. She was a standout student, a Columbia graduate, and even interned with NASA. But her time at MongoDB, a data storage company, took a toll on her mental health. Annie's parents say she s
Late on a Saturday night, Taiwan experienced a significant shake-up. A 7. 0 magnitude earthquake struck near the northeastern coast, sending tremors through the island. The quake, centered about 32 km off Yilan, hit at 11:05 pm local time. Buildings in Taipei swayed, and alerts buzzed on phones acro
Southern California is dealing with a massive cleanup after an unusually wet Christmas season. This is the wettest Christmas in recent memory, and it has caused a lot of damage. Just a year ago, wildfires were a big problem in places like Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Now, the weather has complete
