The U. S. has taken action against boats near Venezuela, claiming they were involved in drug trafficking. At least five strikes have been confirmed, resulting in the deaths of 27 people. A recent strike on October 16th had survivors, who were rescued and are now in U. S. custody. The U. S. says the
Droughts are getting worse. They're lasting longer and hitting harder. Scientists have been studying how this affects grasslands and shrublands all over the world. They looked at 74 different places and found some interesting things. First, most ecosystems can handle droughts for a while. They migh
In a surprising turn of events, a group in Mexico used a drone to drop a homemade bomb near a government building. This happened in Tijuana, right next to California. The bomb had nails and metal pieces, but luckily, no one was hurt. It did damage some cars, though. The local authorities think a bi
Laos is thinking about cutting off electricity to crypto miners by early 2026. This move aims to use the power for other industries that can boost the economy more, like AI data centers and electric vehicle production. Currently, crypto miners use about 150 megawatts, which is a lot less than the 50
Tensions are running high between the US and Venezuela. President Trump has given the CIA the green light to conduct secret missions in Venezuela. This move has sparked anger from Venezuelan President Maduro, who is calling for peace and rejecting any attempts at regime change. The US has already t
The U. S. oil industry is seeing a shift. Offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico is stepping into the spotlight. This change comes as onshore production slows down. Lower oil prices and aging shale fields are making it harder for onshore to keep up. New technology is making offshore drilling more
The pandemic changed a lot of things. It also brought attention to how young people in Ireland were using drugs and alcohol. During the tough lockdowns, hospitals saw more cases linked to these substances. Why is this important? Well, young people are still growing and developing. Their brains and
China has been making big strides in the world of medicine. Since 2016, they've been approving new drugs at a faster pace. These drugs are called innovative because they are new and not sold anywhere else. The country's health authority, the NMPA, has been working hard to make sure these drugs get t
Qualcomm's latest chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, is making waves, but not in a good way for phone makers. This chip is built using TSMC's advanced 3nm technology, which is expensive. The cost of making this chip is now 27% higher than the previous model, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This means phone
Robert Roberson, a man with a troubled past, is set to face the death penalty for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. The case, which has garnered national attention, is built on shaky ground, with prosecutors accusing Roberson of sexually abusing his daughter despite a lack of evid
