For more than ten years, two high‑ranking figures from Syria’s war had lived in Europe as if they were ordinary residents. Their presence, however, was a secret that the Austrian police finally exposed after a persistent search. The first man, Khaled al‑Halabi, once led Syria’s state security. He i
Los Angeles voters face a close contest for mayor, with the current officeholder, a council member, and a TV star all pulling in similar support. The incumbent, who has led the city for one term, is still considered the frontrunner by many polls, but recent numbers show her advantage shrinking. She
The German finance ministry has warned that the country’s huge €500 billion fund for roads, rail and climate projects must be used more quickly. The report, sent to lawmakers on Monday, shows that the money is already helping growth but has not been spent fast enough. Last year the fund was meant
The House Financial Services Committee is stepping up its focus on tokenization, a way to turn real assets into digital tokens. Chairman French Hill says the committee wants clear rules that let businesses turn things like stocks or real estate into blockchain tokens. He believes this change i
Ethereum’s own plans may be hurting the coin that many love. When people build apps on its network, most of the fees go to those apps and Layer‑2 chains. Only a small share stays with ETH itself, so the token’s price has no clear path to rise even as usage grows. Some experts say that looki
The Pacific Northwest cherry farms face a serious threat from bacterial canker, mainly caused by two strains of Pseudomonas syringae. The bacteria infect young trees when their stems are cut during pruning, leading to rapid death of the plants. Traditional protection has relied on copper sprays, but
The state is seeing a major shake‑up as Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy plan to merge, creating the biggest utility in America. A local nonprofit warns that this deal could favor corporate profits over customers, especially as it aims to power the massive energy demands of AI data centers. Mea
AI virtual patients are computer programs that act like real people in medical training. They help students practice talking to patients, asking the right questions, and thinking about possible diagnoses. This new study looks at how useful these AI tools are for learning psychiatric interviews, whic
Fibromyalgia is a common long‑term pain problem that can make daily life hard and cost a lot of money. Many people feel let down by regular doctors and treatments, so fresh ideas are needed. One idea is to use health resorts. These places offer many types of care at once, such as water therapy, swi
China sharply rebuked the trip of Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil to Taiwan, claiming it violated Prague’s official stance and meddled in Beijing’s domestic matters. Vystrcil, a member of the centre‑right ODS party, headed a business delegation that will meet Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te
