A curious toddler’s nature walk with her family uncovered a 3,800-year-old amulet from ancient Egypt. Ziv Nitzan, who is too young to appreciate the significance of the find, picked up a small stone that turned out to be an ornate object designed in the shape of a dung beetle, or scarab. The artifact, which originated … Read more
The detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked widespread protests in Turkey, with thousands taking to the streets nightly amid violent clashes with police. The arrests have heightened concerns about the country’s slide into authoritarianism. As a result, the opposition movement is at a crossroads. Ekrem İmamoğlu’s detention has fueled outrage among opponents of … Read more
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, moving him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. However, the milestone was overshadowed as rookie Jackson Blake and teammates Logan Stankoven, Seth Jarvis, and Sean Walker helped the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Capitals 5-1 on Wednesday night. The win sealed the Hurricanes’ seventh … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is under scrutiny after police arrested two of his close associates on suspicion of accepting money from Qatar to promote a positive image of the Gulf Arab state in Israel. The investigation, dubbed “Qatargate,” centers on accusations that Netanyahu’s media consultant Jonatan Urich and former spokesman Eli Feldstein were … Read more
Israel has expanded its military operation in the Gaza Strip, Defense Minister Israel Katz said, aiming to “crush and cleanse” enemy forces and seize large areas. The operation is part of a broader effort to eliminate Hamas and secure Israeli control over the territory. The renewed assault began in March after a pause of nearly … Read more
The discovery of two cougar deaths due to H5N1 avian influenza has raised concerns about the spread of bird flu in western wildlife. The virus, which originated from domestic geese in China, has infected tens of millions of domestic chickens and wild birds since its arrival in North America in 2021. According to Washington Department … Read more
US President Donald Trump has imposed “reciprocal tariff” rates on more than 180 countries, including India and Vietnam. Despite efforts to diversify its supply chain beyond China, Apple is still significantly impacted due to the tariffs. China remains Apple’s largest manufacturing hub, with around 80% of production capacity. However, the company aims to increase production … Read more
Living in rural America increases your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, despite common perceptions that open spaces with less pollution are better for overall health. A new study found that rural residents have a higher risk of five out of six cardiac risk factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, … Read more
A third measles case has been confirmed in Washington state, according to health officials. The infant was likely exposed to the highly contagious disease during recent travel abroad. The Snohomish County Health Department is investigating possible exposures in the area and has listed certain locations where people may have been exposed. Measles can remain in … Read more
Myanmar’s ruling military government has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups to aid recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake that killed over 3,000 people. The ceasefire will last until April 22. The junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, is set to attend a meeting in neighboring Thailand on Thursday to discuss the … Read more