Global trade relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway where about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes through every day. Right now, ships move freely without paying fees. But Iran has floated the idea of imposing tolls on vessels passing through, a move that could shake up ho
Glenbard South’s boys volleyball team secured a convincing win over Willowbrook with a score of 25-18, 25-21. The Raiders’ players performed strongly, with Owen Stauber contributing seven assists and four digs, while Dom Kuceba added twelve assists. Jackson McCabe recorded five kills and three digs,
Glenn Close, who is 79 today, once played Nova Prime in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Bruce Willis celebrates 71 and has lent his voice to an alien character on The Orville. Rachel Blanchard marks 50 after a high‑speed chase role in an episode of 9‑1‑1. Canadian actor Garrett Cla
Global temperatures have been rising, with recent data showing that the past decade has been the hottest on record. The average global temperature in 2025 was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This increase is largely attributed to the burning of fossil fuels, which r
Global health disparities are growing as worldwide crises reveal deep flaws in how we organize care, share information, and make decisions. A new idea called Global Collaborative Evidence Networks is stepping in to help. These networks gather experts from many fields, pool data, and try to guide pol
GLP‑1 drugs, known for helping people lose weight, are now being tested as a pre‑surgery aid for patients with abdominal hernias. Obesity is a major hurdle for surgeons because it raises the chance of hernia problems and makes recovery harder. Researchers are exploring whether giving these med
Glaucoma is a sneaky condition that can steal your vision. It happens when pressure builds up inside the eye, damaging the optic nerve. But here's a simple trick that might help: skip the pillows at bedtime. Researchers found that sleeping with pillows can raise eye pressure. Two-thirds of people w
Glucose monitoring is a big part of diabetes care. But there's a problem. It's hard to compare different systems. Why? Because they are tested in different ways. This makes it tough to know which one works best. First, not all information is shared openly. Some studies and details are kept secret.
Glaucoma is a tricky eye condition. It needs constant care. But what if eye drops could work better and last longer? Researchers have found a way to make this happen. They created tiny bubbles called liposomes. These bubbles carry the medicine dorzolamide hydrochloride. This medicine helps treat gl
GLP-1, a hormone linked to metabolism, has become a hot topic. Originally a term from medical studies, it's now widely discussed, especially with the rise of medications that target it. Recently, there's growing interest in how gut health might play a role in GLP-1 production. This has led to probio
