A Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv has killed two people and wounded 35, Ukrainian officials said. The attack, which hit a military hospital among other structures, came as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Western allies to respond to such attacks while seeking peace in the three-year-old war. The strike damaged several dozen … Read more
A new discovery suggests Prototaxites, a giant organism once believed to be a massive fungus, may have belonged to an unknown branch of the tree of life that vanished without explanation. Estimated to have lived between 420 and 375 million years ago, Prototaxites was the first known giant terrestrial life form on Earth, growing up … Read more
Scientists have found a long-sought-after population of stem cells in the retina of human fetuses that could be used to develop therapies for retinal degeneration, leading to blindness. The discovery was made by precisely measuring individual cell types’ gene expression in eye samples from fetuses donated after terminated pregnancies. A team of researchers led by … Read more
President Trump’s trade war is impacting investors, and it’s essential to know how to protect your portfolio during this time. Here are three key strategies to consider: Diversification is crucial in reducing the risk of extreme market fluctuations. Review your portfolio to ensure it’s well-diversified across stocks and industries. This will help you ride out … Read more
A devastating earthquake struck Myanmar two days ago, killing over 1,600 people and injuring more than 3,400. The magnitude 7.7 quake also caused widespread destruction in the city of Mandalay, which is home to over 1.7 million people. Aftershocks continue to rattle the city, making rescue operations challenging. Rescue workers are struggling to reach trapped … Read more
The Sundance Film Festival is set to move to its new home in Boulder, Colorado, starting January 2027. After a long search, the festival’s organizers are thrilled to announce that they have found the ideal location for their event. Boulder offers a unique combination of small-town charm, an engaged community, and vibrant arts scene, making … Read more
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Roki Sasaki’s major league debut was cut short after he struggled with control, issuing four walks and getting only five outs in his first two innings. The 23-year-old right-hander, touted as Japan’s most impressive young pitcher, allowed two runs on three singles before being replaced by Jack Dreyer. Sasaki had a … Read more
Massive fossilized structures known as Prototaxites have baffled scientists for over 165 years. Despite numerous attempts to categorize them, researchers in the UK suggest that these enigmatic organisms may belong to a branch of their own, with no modern equivalent. Dating back around 400 million years, Prototaxites fossils were initially mistaken for rotting trees by … Read more
A measles outbreak has spread across 19 states in the US, with nearly 500 cases reported. The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed that 400 cases have been linked to a western Texas outbreak, with most cases found in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. At least 41 people have been hospitalized … Read more
Donald Trump’s childhood home in Jamaica Estates, Queens, has sold for $835,000 – 40% less than its original price of $2.14 million in 2017. The Tudor-style two-story home was built by Trump’s father, Fred Trump, in 1940 and was the family’s residence from 1946 to 1950. The property has been vacant since 2017 after being … Read more