Nearly 100,000 Volkswagen workers in Germany walked out on Monday as part of the country’s largest industrial strike in months. The IG Metall union claimed that the strikes took place over management plans to cut wages and close sites at Europe’s biggest carmaker. According to the union, a total of 98,650 employees at nine plants … Read more
A middle school student in Chicago has made a groundbreaking discovery, isolating a bacterium from goose poop that shows antibiotic activity and produces a novel natural compound with cancer-fighting properties. The student, part of a 14-week educational outreach program, worked under the supervision of researchers from the University of Illinois to isolate Pseudomonas idahonensis, a … Read more
Astronomers have long debated the origins of the Star of Bethlehem, also known as “Christmas Star.” Now, a new theory suggests that the phenomenon may be explained by a planetary conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn. This year’s alignment occurs just before Christmas and will be visible in the night sky throughout December. According to experts, … Read more
Hard Rock Stadium will host six group stage matches and two Round of 16 games during the 2025 Club World Cup. The stadium will welcome high-profile teams including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Miami, Boca Juniors, Palmeiras, Al Hilal, and Al Ahly. Key matchups include a potential rivalry between Real Madrid and Al Hilal, with … Read more
After more than two decades of being out of business, a beloved Minnesota-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain is set to make a comeback. Hormel Foods, the corporation that owns the Chi-Chi’s trademarks, has granted Michael McDermott, son of co-founder Marno McDermott, permission to open new locations under the brand name starting in 2025. Hormel Foods also … Read more
Australian batter Travis Head expressed disappointment with his reaction to Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj’s send-off after he was given out on day two of the pink ball Test. Despite striking his second Test century against India, scoring 140 runs off 141 balls, Head felt that his response was not in line with what he would … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s pledge to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appears hollow as the Syrian leader’s family has fled to Russia amidst a rebel offensive that has captured swathes of territory across northern Syria. According to a source close to the Kremlin, Moscow has no plans to rescue Assad and is instead focused on … Read more
A major insurer, Anthem, dropped its plan to reduce payments for anesthesia services due to widespread criticism and misinformation. However, experts say this decision does not address the root issue of high healthcare costs in the US. Anthem’s initial plan aimed to discourage overbilling by implementing maximum time limits for procedures. This would have allowed … Read more
Researchers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland and UC Irvine have developed a revolutionary new drone called RAVEN, capable of landing and taking off in challenging environments that would leave traditional fixed-wing aircraft stranded. Inspired by bird-like legs, RAVEN boasts articulated legs with springs and motors that allow it to walk … Read more
China’s efforts to localize its chip production have fallen short, with domestic companies reluctant to adopt homegrown alternatives due to technological limitations and the availability of proven solutions from world-class companies. The country’s chip industry faces significant hurdles, including limited access to advanced manufacturing tools, low volumes of produced components, and a lack of mandatory … Read more