In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington to sign a peace agreement. This deal aims to bring an end to the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo and open up the region's valuable mineral resources to American interests. The meeti
Cervical cancer screening just got a big update. Now, women have more choices. They can use a self-swab HPV test. This test is easier and less invasive than the old Pap test. The American Cancer Society says this change could help more women get checked regularly. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a
The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new media policy. This policy requires journalists to promise not to seek out information that the government has not okayed for release. The Times argues that this policy is a direct attack on their right to report freely. The lawsuit, fi
A big step has been taken in solving a puzzle that has been around for nearly five years. The FBI has finally made an arrest in the case of the pipe bombs found near the DNC and RNC headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the January 6th Capitol riot in 2021. These pipe bombs were found on
Darius Slay, a seasoned cornerback, is currently in a state of uncertainty. The Buffalo Bills have acquired him through a waiver claim, but his future with the team is not set in stone. Slay's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, revealed that the player is taking a step back from football to ponder his future in
Dawn Sturgess' death in 2018 was a tragic consequence of a much larger event. She was not the intended target, but she paid the ultimate price. A recent inquiry concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin bore moral responsibility for her death. The nerve agent Novichok, disguised as perfume, wa
Doctors and nurses often meet to talk about how to help patients. These meetings are important. They help everyone share ideas and learn from each other. But getting everyone together can take a lot of time. That's where virtual reality (VR) comes in. VR is not just for games. It's also used in hos
Mental health policies are not just about helping people. They are also about who gets to decide what help looks like. A recent study looked at how local mental health policies are put into action. It used some not-so-common ideas from a famous thinker, Pierre Bourdieu. These ideas are called doxa a
The 2026 World Cup draw is more than just a random selection. It's a complex process with many rules and exceptions. The draw will take place on December 5th in Washington. It will be hosted by Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart, and Danny Ramirez. Before the draw, there will be performances by Andrea Bocelli,
College football fans know that recruiting is a big deal. The SEC is no exception. After National Signing Day, the rankings have shaken up. Georgia is still on top, but Vanderbilt made a huge splash by signing a top quarterback. This is a big deal because Vanderbilt isn't usually a top contender. A
