The highly anticipated matchup between the United States and Canada is just around the corner as the two hockey nations face off at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal. For players from both sides, this game holds immense significance, marking a return to best-on-best competition against their arch-rivals. With many top stars having waited years … Read more
A UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has condemned an attack on a convoy carrying its personnel to the airport, resulting in the injury of one deputy commander. The attack, which was described as “violent,” has sparked widespread condemnation from regional leaders, including Lebanon’s President and the French government. Authorities have detained over 25 individuals for … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s approach to negotiations with Russia on ending the war in Ukraine has raised concerns that he is giving away too much leverage to Vladimir Putin, even before peace talks begin. European diplomats described his strategy as “appeasement,” a term with historical connotations that has never been effective. The EU’s top foreign … Read more
Twenty-four years after its premiere, the beloved rom-com “Bridget Jones’s Diary” is back with a new installment, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”. The film brings together some of the original cast members, including Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, and James Callis. Renée Zellweger reprises her … Read more
US President Donald Trump has hinted at pursuing changes to the Biden-era CHIPS and Science Act, which includes provisions for China. However, Intel Corp., one of the biggest US chipmakers, appears to be taking a different approach. The CHIPS and Science Act requires US companies to work closely with Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), their … Read more
Scientists have discovered the neurons behind the phenomenon of feeling an insatiable urge for sweets after a meal, dubbed the “dessert stomach.” Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research found that pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons in the brain activate to signal fullness but also release β-endorphin, an opioid hormone that triggers a sugar-specific appetite … Read more
Taiwan’s top technology official, Wu Cheng-wen, has defended the island’s semiconductor industry dominance, saying there is no need for one country to control it. Wu made his comments after US President Donald Trump criticized Taiwan’s chip industry and claimed he wanted to restore US chip manufacturing. According to Wu, Taiwan’s success in the sector was … Read more
Captain America has saved the world once again but faces a new challenge: reassembling the Avengers after his mission. In “Captain America: Brave New World,” Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes over from Steve Rogers and leads his first MCU movie, defeating the powerful Red Hulk. However, a post-credits scene reveals that there are more multiverse … Read more
Research in mice suggests that the brain region responsible for feelings of fullness is also linked to sugar cravings. The study, led by Henning Fenselau at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Germany, found that neurons that regulate appetite and satiety are also involved in triggering sugar cravings. The researchers used a fluorescent … Read more
Saturday Night Live’s highly anticipated 50th anniversary special is just hours away, featuring a star-studded lineup of comedians, including Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, and Eddie Murphy. However, one notable cast member is noticeably absent – Bill Hader. Hader, who spent eight seasons on the show, was expected to make a guest appearance in the three-hour … Read more