In the middle of a grocery run, Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix received a life-changing call. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson broke the news: Penix would start this week, replacing veteran Kirk Cousins who's been struggling on the field. "I'm ready to go, " Penix replied, his heart raci
Firefly Aerospace has scored a big deal with NASA. They're sending their Blue Ghost lander to the moon in 2028. This mission is special because it includes a rover and a cool destination: the Gruithuisen Domes. Scientists are excited about this area because it has rocks made from magma rich in silic
In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch
A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has sparked controversy, accusing Israel of "acts of genocide" by restricting water supplies in Gaza. The report found that between October 2023 and September 2024, Israeli authorities limited water access to less than half of what the World Health Organiz
In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wrap
Imagine having liquid in both lungs, but each side has a totally different story to tell. That's exactly what happened to a 53-year-old woman with breast cancer. She had an exudative effusion—thick and protein-rich fluid—in her right lung. The cause? It was tied to her breast cancer. On the left sid
Did you know your bones have their own tiny helpers? Known as skeletal stem cells (SSCs), these little workers are always busy. They constantly refreshen the mature cells in your bones, ensuring balance and harmony within your skeletal system. This ability to self-renew and adapt is what makes SSCs
The Atlanta Falcons have decided to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins for their Week 16 game against the Giants. Head coach Raheem Morris announced the move on Wednesday, stating it was purely a "football decision. " The shift comes as the Falcons aim to improve their 7-7 record. Cousins, who joined th
The mighty Tibetan Plateau (TP) is a big player in shaping climate and environmental changes, not just in its neighborhood but globally. Neighboring the TP, to the northwest, lies the Taklimakan Desert (TD), known for its distinctive dust aerosol behavior due to its deep basin geography. But guess w
Rafael Nadal, the renowned tennis star, has recently shared his mental health struggles in an essay. Unlike the glamorous life people assume, professional tennis can be lonely and emotionally challenging. Nadal admits he's always been nervous before matches and has faced anxiety. He's not alone; oth
