Five years after the pandemic, many young people are still feeling its effects. Schools are making things easier by not requiring tests and giving out higher grades. But is this really helping? More students are being told they have learning disabilities or mental health issues. Is this fair, or are
Cancer rates in Harare, Zimbabwe, have been changing over the last 30 years. This is important because it helps us understand how cancer is affecting people in Africa. The Zimbabwe National Cancer Registry has been keeping track of these changes. But, there is not much data like this from other part
The U. S. has been hitting boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific. These actions have sparked debates about their legality and ethics. Recently, it was revealed that a second strike was ordered on a boat that had already been hit, killing two survivors. This has led to accu
Jennifer Lopez made heads turn at The Hollywood Reporter's 2025 Women In Entertainment Gala. She stepped out in a striking chocolate-brown suit designed by Harith Hashim. This wasn't your typical office wear. The blazer had a daring plunging neckline, showing off her cleavage. The skirt was modest,
Let's talk about Zionism first. It's not the same as Judaism. Judaism is a whole civilization with a rich history, culture, and traditions. Zionism, on the other hand, is a political movement that started in the late 1800s. It aimed to create a Jewish state in Palestine. Some people argue that Zioni
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has raised serious concerns about Israel's actions in Gaza. He pointed out that while Gaza has been heavily damaged, the main goal of dismantling Hamas has not been achieved. This, he believes, indicates a flaw in the current strategy. Guterre
Semaglutide, the star ingredient in weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, just took a big hit. Two major trials showed it doesn't help people with early Alzheimer's or mild memory issues. Thousands of people aged 55 to 85 took part, but the results were clear: no improvement in memory or daily funct
Brazil's teen pregnancy rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past 13 years. Between 2010 and 2023, the numbers first climbed and then started to fall. By 2023, the rate for girls aged 15-19 was 41. 6 births per 1, 000, while for those aged 10-14, it was just 2. 1 per 1, 000. These numbers sho
The finance world is changing. A big company, BlackRock, is now saying that tokenization could bring together old-school finance and new crypto ideas. BlackRock's boss and another top leader wrote about this. They think tokenization won't replace the old system soon. But it could help mix the two w
A billionaire's vision for NASA is stirring up quite the storm. Jared Isaacman, a tech mogul, is back in the hot seat, defending his ideas for the space agency. Senators are not happy about a leaked plan called Project Athena. It suggests big changes, like cutting back on science and handing over ta
