Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone assaults against Russian territory, striking homes and infrastructure near Moscow and killing four people. The attack hit a house in Khimki, a town northwest of the capital, and two men in Pogorelki, a village just north of Moscow. A drone also struck a t
Researchers used special cameras that can see many wavelengths of light to study how different drinks leave marks on surfaces. They set up a fake crime scene and collected images of nine types of beverage stains: papaya, coffee, pomegranate, orange, tea, wine, whisky, rum, and brandy. The camera cap
The Cannes Film Market is buzzing with a new Indonesian action lineup. Two movies lead the group: “Pendekar: Warrior, ” featuring Iko Uwais, and a local version of the Korean hit “The Man From Nowhere” starring Joe Taslim. Production is handled by Asia Media Alliance Group, Nation Pictures, Yeti
When people keep scrolling through feeds, their brains are doing more than just mindlessly looking. Studies from the University of Bristol and the University at Buffalo show that those with better working memory – the part of our brain that helps us focus – actually pay less attention to each post a
A group of city leaders in Massachusetts has spoken out against a plan that would force every town to follow the same rent‑control rules. The proposal, set for a 2026 vote, would apply one rule to all 351 municipalities. It ignores the unique needs of each community. Worcester, the state’s sec
A new type of ultrasonic reactor was built to solve problems that older models had. Older straight‑tube reactors produce uneven bubbles, poor mixing and hard‑to‑control heat. The new design places a small 2. 5 mm ring of cavitation between a heated inner tube and an outer glass shell that vibr
People often keep their wills and trusts hidden, but this can cause big problems later. When a parent dies, children sometimes cannot find the documents they think exist. They may discover an unsigned will or a reference to a trust that is lost. The main reason for keeping a trust is to ski
K2 Pictures, a Japanese film company, has finished its first fund and raised $33 million from banks and investors. The firm also secured an extra $67 million in loans, bringing its total resources to $100 million. Founded by former Toei boss Muneyuki Kii, the company wants to change how Japane
Music stars often stay quiet about their political views to avoid backlash. Nicki Minaj recently explained why she quietly supported Donald Trump long before making it public. She said many in the entertainment world assume everyone leans Democratic. That unspoken rule made her hesitate to speak up
A billboard along Highway 101 keeps reminding drivers about Todd Lands, one of three candidates running to fill an open seat on Sonoma County’s Board of Supervisors. The ad pushes his slogan "Less Talk. More Action, " but the real story behind Lands might be who’s paying for it. Campaign records sho
