Myanmar is in the middle of a big mess. The military, which took over the country in 2021, is holding elections starting at the end of December. They hope this will make things calmer and help them stop being isolated by other countries. But many people think this election is not fair or free. The
The time between Christmas and New Year's is often slow, but it's perfect for snagging some great deals. This week, there are some amazing discounts on tech gadgets and games that you shouldn't miss. Google's Pixel 10 phones are some of the best Android phones out there, and right now, they're on s
Somaliland, a region in the Horn of Africa, has long sought international recognition for its independence from Somalia. However, recent moves by Israel to recognize Somaliland have been met with strong opposition from African regional bodies and Somalia itself. The African Union and the Intergover
Brain disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and autism are tough to tackle. They are complex and not fully understood. Scientists have been using tools to study these disorders. One tool is called bulk RNA sequencing. It looks at gene activity in a group of cells. But it misses details. It can't
The sun is a massive star, much bigger than Earth. It is so large that over a million Earths could fit inside it. Despite its size, the sun is often called a "dwarf" star. This might sound odd, but there's a reason behind it. Stars are classified based on their size, brightness, and temperature. Th
Kyle Whittingham is the new head coach for the University of Michigan football team. He has a lot of experience and has done well in the past. He was the head coach at Utah for a long time and won many games. People think he is a good leader and will do well at Michigan. Whittingham has been coachi
In a quiet corner of Idaho, a peaceful afternoon turned chaotic when a man started shooting near a sheriff's office. This happened in Wallace, a small town in the northwest part of the state. The incident left three people hurt, including a law enforcement officer. The trouble began outside the Sho
In Philadelphia, a group of artists took matters into their own hands. They created bus-tracking signs where none existed. These signs are not official. They are the work of local artists who are passionate about improving public transit. The artists wanted to make bus times more accessible. Not ev
Science had a rough time in the United States. Many research grants were put on hold or canceled. This included over 3, 800 grants from big organizations like the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. NASA faced threats of major budget cuts. Top scientists are leaving th
Disasters are unpredictable, and recovery is not always straightforward. Many plans assume that people's needs remain unchanged after a disaster, but this is often not true. A team of innovators has developed a more intelligent approach. This method has three main features. First, it employs a flex
