Venezuela is in a tough spot. It owes a lot of money to many people. The country stopped paying its debts back in 2017. Now, the total amount it owes is much bigger than the original loans. This is because of unpaid interest and legal claims. One of the big problems is that Venezuela's economy is n
In Saudi Arabia, dentists have different ways of treating tooth pulp, even though there are modern tools and materials available. This treatment, called vital pulp therapy (VPT), is supposed to save the pulp inside the tooth when it's damaged by decay or injury. But the way dentists do this can vary
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans
Iran's government is cracking down hard on its own people, especially those who speak out for change. Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi was recently dragged away by security forces just for attending a memorial service. She's spent years in and out of prison, advocating for basic freedoms. This isn't an
In Charleston County, a new teaching method is making waves. Orton-Gillingham, a structured, multisensory approach to literacy, is helping students who struggled with reading. This method is not just for kids with dyslexia. It benefits all learners by focusing on phonics and how letters and sounds c
Gemini has given Google Maps a fresh, visual upgrade. Now, when you search for local spots, you get a map right away. No more scrolling through text to find what you need. The new design uses emoji-like pins to show different places, like parks or cafes. Each place has a card with a picture, star ra
The Bay City area witnessed some intense high school basketball games recently. John Glenn High School pulled off a close win against Swan Valley. The score was 63-62. It was a tight game, especially in the fourth quarter. John Glenn's players showed great teamwork and resilience. Caleb Seafert and
Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C
NATO relies heavily on space assets for its missions and defense. These assets provide crucial data for operations and deterrence. However, there's a big problem: cybersecurity gaps in the supply chain that supports these space assets. The supply chain is mostly unregulated. This makes it easy for
Getting more oil from the ground is tricky. One way is to use chemicals, but it's expensive and can harm the environment. Now, there's a new idea: tiny capsules filled with chemicals. These capsules can be sent deep into the oil fields. They release chemicals only where they are needed. This can sav
