Day: July 2, 2025

Russia has launched a new summer offensive in eastern Ukraine, slowly advancing despite having significant numerical and material advantages over Ukrainian forces. The coming months are critical for President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to pressure Kyiv into surrender. Russian military bloggers point to corruption as a major obstacle to their army’s progress. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/30/russia-military-challenges-summer-offensive

A new monoclonal antibody shot, clesrovimab (Eflonsia), has been recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for infants under eight months old born during or entering their first RSV season. The recommendation is expected to help protect thousands of Arizona babies who get sick from RSV every year. RSV, short for respiratory syncytial … Read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a surprise move by trading for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith, adding depth to their secondary. Former NFL tackle Terron Armstead believes Ramsey’s skills make him an ideal candidate to fill the void left by Minkah Fitzpatrick at safety. With the team signing Darius Slay and Joey Porter Jr., Armstead … Read more

Actress shares personal struggle with trichotillomania after insensitive comments online. Olivia Munn has spoken out about her battle with a rare mental health condition called trichotillomania, which causes an irresistible urge to pull out hair from various parts of the body. The condition was triggered by insensitive comments she received from paparazzi while dating actor … Read more

A new COVID-19 strain, nicknamed “Nimbus” (NB.1.8.1), has reached the US and is now present in at least 22 countries worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Nimbus made up 37% of COVID-19 cases nationwide as of early June. The variant was first detected in China in January but didn’t account … Read more

A new material with unique negative thermal expansion properties has been developed to help enable ultra-stable space telescopes that can search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system. The material, known as ALLVAR Alloy 30, shrinks when heated and expands when cooled, making it ideal for compensating for the thermal expansion mismatch of other materials … Read more

A severe heat wave in Europe has led to the closure of the Eiffel Tower’s summit and a record-breaking temperature at Wimbledon tennis tournament. The extreme weather, which is expected to persist across the continent this week, poses significant health risks to visitors. The Eiffel Tower in Paris was forced to close its top floor … Read more

At least six people accused of witchcraft were killed in Burundi, with two burned alive, in a brutal attack by a militia linked to the ruling party’s youth movement. The incident occurred on Monday after accusations made by members of the Imbonerakure group, described as a militia by the United Nations and human rights organizations. … Read more

Researchers have made several groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of biology, geology, and psychology. In a study on psychopathic personality, scientists identified the brain networks that underlie the condition, which appears to be structurally different from those in typical individuals. The findings suggest that people with psychopathy often exhibit reduced volumes in certain brain structures, … Read more

Fort Worth, Texas has been officially designated as the “aviation and defense capital” of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott. The city’s aviation industry, which includes major companies such as American Airlines, Lockheed Martin Corp., and Bell, was recognized for its contributions to aerospace innovation and national security. The designation was made possible by a House … Read more