A groundbreaking study has confirmed that bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition affecting nearly one in three women worldwide, is actually a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Researchers from Monash University and Alfred Health at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre published their findings today, offering a potential breakthrough in reducing BV’s high recurrence rates. The conventional approach … Read more
Dozens have been killed in violent clashes between forces loyal to Syria’s new rulers and fighters who remained loyal to deposed President Bashar al-Assad in a coastal region. The violence, which has left tens injured, is the worst since rebels toppled Assad in December. A war monitoring group reported more than 70 people killed, including … Read more
Rockstar Games has confirmed the release date of its highly anticipated game, Grand Theft Auto VI. According to CEO Strauss Zelnick, the game is expected to be released in fall 2025. This announcement comes after a decade-long wait since the last main installment, Grand Theft Auto V, was released in 2013. The game will be … Read more
US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders partially reversing sanctions imposed on Canada and Mexico, amid widespread market turmoil and criticism from automakers and both countries’ leaders. The move comes just days after the initial 25% tariffs were announced, prompting furious backlash at home and abroad. Trump has granted a month-long exemption for certain … Read more
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, will continue to be visible in the US during spring and summer months, despite shrinking nighttime hours. Experts say that while there was a good chance of seeing the spectacle last week, chances remain strong for March. A minor geomagnetic storm is forecast for Wednesday, March … Read more
South Korea’s defense ministry has confirmed that a live-fire drill with US forces resulted in fighter jets accidentally bombing homes, injuring over a dozen people. According to the ministry, incorrect bombing coordinates were inputted by a pilot, causing the incident. The accident highlights concerns about the safety and security of military operations involving foreign forces. … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a second superseding indictment that accuses him of threatening and physically abusing his employees, as well as forcing them to work long hours with little sleep. The 15-page document, obtained by Rolling Stone, focuses on Combs’ alleged abusive treatment and forced labor of employees who worked across multiple businesses. According … Read more
US retailers are bracing for higher produce prices in the coming days due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexican goods. In a CNBC interview, Target CEO Brian Cornell said that strawberries, avocados, and bananas may see price increases as the 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect. The company relies heavily … Read more
The South by Southwest Film Festival and Mega Conference is set to kick off in Austin this week, showcasing an impressive lineup of films. While not a top stop for award-season prestige, the festival has emerged as a premier platform for filmmakers to showcase their work before the box office and awards season. Last year’s … Read more
A new discovery in Olduvai Gorge, northern Tanzania, has uncovered the oldest known collection of mass-produced bone tools, dating back 1.5 million years. The find, published in Nature journal, suggests that early human ancestors had advanced reasoning skills a million years earlier than previously thought. The bone tools were crafted by carefully chipping off flakes … Read more