The Syrian government has decided to shut down alcohol sales in restaurants and bars across the capital city. The order, announced by the local governor on Monday evening, says that venues must change their licenses from “nightclub” or “bar” to “cafe. ” Only sealed bottles can be sold for take‑away,
The Florida Department of Health is watching for rabies after two raccoons tested positive. The animals were found in Hobe Sound and Stuart between March 3 and March 9, 2026. The agency kept the details of each case private. People living or visiting Martin County should stay away from wild animals
Pepsi has launched a new drink that looks straight out of a sci‑fi film, but it won’t show up on supermarket shelves. The soda is part of the brand’s “Drips” collection, a line that promises bold layers and playful mix‑ins for every mood. The newest addition is called Starry Astrophage Burst, a f
A former science teacher from Boston, John Gavin, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for a series of serious offenses involving minors. The judge found that Gavin had used his position to lure at least one underage girl into sexual conversations over the internet. He also demanded tha
Apple TV’s lineup for the coming summer looks set to thrill fans of space and speculative stories. The platform has steadily built a reputation for delivering solid science‑fiction, adding new titles each year and keeping many beloved series alive. While a few shows have faded after their first seas
Vivo is rolling out a fresh color system called “BluePrint Natural Color” for its upcoming X300 Ultra and the X300s, which should hit stores together. The aim is to give photos a more professional feel while keeping them natural and honest, according to industry observers. The new approach borrow
Scientists have spotted a planet that doesn’t fit the usual categories we know. The world, called L 98‑59 d, was first spotted in 2019 but recent telescope data has opened a window into its bizarre climate. It is about one and a half times bigger than Earth, both in size and mass, making it a rocky
A startup that helps sales teams with software has turned a small, experimental group into the engine of its AI growth. The squad, made up of highly skilled engineers who can think like customers, builds tools that solve real problems for users and keeps the company’s own staff up to speed with new
Every year, a group of researchers gathers the voices of about 200, 000 people across the United States. They ask these citizens what they think makes a business fair and responsible, and then use those answers to rank large companies. For the 2026 list, the team looked at 17 key themes and collect
The biggest soybean crop ever is on the way for Brazil, but farmers are looking at thinner profits. The next harvest could hit about 6. 5 billion bushels, up a few percent from last year, thanks to more acres being planted and good yields in the Center‑West. Yet costs for growers have climbed shar
