The United States national team is facing a critical juncture after suffering a third consecutive defeat under new coach Mauricio Pochettino. The loss to Canada at SoFi Stadium marked the end of their four-match winning streak and exposed several vulnerabilities in the team’s performance. “We know we can play better,” said midfielder Weston McKennie, who … Read more
More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry. The death toll comes as Israel shattered a nearly two-month-old ceasefire, launching airstrikes and ground incursions into the territory less than a week ago. Experts believe the actual number of deaths may be higher … Read more
Global stocks rallied on Monday as US stocks surged more than 1%, while US Treasury yields climbed after reports that President Donald Trump’s tariff plan may be more targeted. The news boosted risk appetite and lifted equities, despite ongoing uncertainty about the impact of potential tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 434.77 points, or … Read more
Rare and breathtaking lightning displays known as “sprite lightning” or “sprite fireworks” have long fascinated skygazers and scientists alike. Characterized by a streak of red light in the darkened sky, these unusual flashes are formed when high-peak current positive cloud-to-ground lightning strikes the ground during massive thunderstorms. Recent breakthroughs in data analysis, led by two … Read more
Britain’s government has ordered an investigation into the handling of a power outage that caused Europe’s busiest airport, Heathrow, to shut down for almost a day on Friday. The National Energy System Operator will lead the probe, which aims to assess the resilience of the country’s critical infrastructure. Heathrow Airport has tasked an independent board … Read more
Infantile amnesia, the phenomenon of young children being unable to recall specific experiences from their early years, has long been a topic of debate among researchers. A new study published in Science challenges this assumption by showing that infants can form memories, but these memories become difficult to retrieve later in life. According to professor … Read more
Ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia have not stopped the violence in Ukraine. Attacks on Sumy, a city in north-eastern Ukraine, continued, causing widespread damage and injuring scores of people, including children. Authorities reported damage to schools, hospitals, and apartment blocks. Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andriy Sybiha, condemned Russia’s actions, asking how Moscow can speak of peace … Read more
Sudan’s army is close to taking control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), state TV reported on Thursday, as a two-year-old conflict escalates. The RSF initially took the palace and most of the capital in April 2023 but has since been pushed back by the Sudanese Armed Forces. … Read more
Researchers at Stanford University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to new treatments for constipation in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The study found that specific nerve cells in the gut, known as glutamatergic neurons, play a crucial role in regulating bowel movements. These neurons release a signaling molecule called glutamate, which helps coordinate … Read more
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close gave star player Lauren Betts her moment on Sunday night, and she made the most of it. The Bruins took an 84-67 win over Richmond, with Betts scoring a career-high 30 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Betts, who is 6-foot-8, is a matchup nightmare for opposing teams. She creates … Read more