The Israeli Defense Minister has made a bold statement. If Hamas does not release the remaining hostages, Israel will take more of the Gaza Strip. This threat comes after Israel resumed its attacks on Gaza. The defense minister, Israel Katz, has ordered the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to seize more
The men's NCAA Tournament kicked off with a few surprises, but not enough to shake up the top contenders. McNeese State pulled off an upset against Clemson, and Colorado State beat Memphis, but no team seeded 13-16 won after the First Four. This means that many brackets are still intact, and the foc
China has been on a mission to improve the diagnosis of inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) in newborns. The focus has been on urinary organic acid analysis. This type of testing is vital for spotting these disorders early. A five-year plan was put into action to standardize how these tes
The Midlands is gearing up for a fantastic weekend, but outdoor enthusiasts need to be mindful of a statewide burn ban. This restriction, put in place by the South Carolina Forestry Commission, aims to curb the risk of wildfires due to the current dry conditions. The ban, effective from Fri
Mercury is a sneaky element that comes in three different forms. The most troublesome form is methylmercury. It can easily slip through cellular barriers and build up in the bodies of marine mammals. In fact, over 90 percent of the mercury in these animals is in this form. This is a big deal because
The NCAA Women's Tournament is finally here and it is a thrilling time for basketball fans. The field of 68 teams has been set and the top seeds have some challenging paths ahead. UCLA, the number one overall seed, has a tough road ahead after winning the Big Ten Tournament. But there was some debat
The Olympic world is buzzing with change. Kirsty Coventry, the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee, has a full plate ahead. Her journey began with a historic win and a breakfast meeting with outgoing president Thomas Bach. Soon, she will call Lausanne, Switzerland, home and leave
Four space travelers are on their way back to Earth after spending nearly a year in orbit. The crew includes NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were originally supposed to return much sooner. They are joined by Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, who launched in September. The group
In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Saint Mary's and Vanderbilt faced off in a nail-biting game. Vanderbilt was ahead by 12 points when Augustas Marciulionis, Saint Mary's star player, had to sit out due to foul trouble. This gave Jordan Ross, another Saint Mary's guard, the chance to shine.
The Ole Miss Rebels secured a hard-fought victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels in the NCAA Tournament. The Rebels were up by a whopping 22 points in the second half, but the Tar Heels fought back, making the game intense until the very end. The Rebels, seeded sixth in the South Region, ar
