Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top female tennis player, recently lost to Nick Kyrgios, a man ranked 673th in the men's circuit, in an exhibition match. The rules were tweaked to make it fairer, like giving Sabalenka a smaller court and limiting serves. Some people saw this match as a step back for wo
Quercetin is a superstar nutrient found in many fruits and veggies. It's great for health, but getting it out of plants is tricky. Old ways use lots of time and bad chemicals. Now, scientists made a smart polymer that loves quercetin. It's like a magnet, but for molecules. They made this polymer us
The competitive scene for Street Fighter 6 is heating up as the third season nears its end. With 46 out of 48 players already qualified for Capcom Cup 12, the meta has seen some shifts from last year. Nemo, a seasoned player, recently shared his thoughts on the current state of the game through a ti
In the heart of Ukraine's farmlands, a museum stands as a stark reminder of a pivotal moment in history. This site, once a secret Soviet missile launch base, is now the Museum of Strategic Missile Forces. It tells the story of Ukraine's decision to dismantle its nuclear arsenal after gaining indepen
Violence erupted in Syria's coastal cities following a deadly explosion at an Alawite mosque in Homs. The blast, which occurred during Friday prayers, resulted in eight fatalities and 18 injuries. Authorities suspect that explosive devices were placed inside the mosque, but no one has been arrested
In a twist that might seem odd, scientists in Israel found that cancer cells could actually help hearts work better. This discovery came from a study at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa. The researchers noticed that cancerous serum in mice reduced fibrosis, which is a stiffening
Steve Bannon and Larry Schweikart had a chat about how Trump's 2015 run shook up politics. Schweikart, a historian, shared that backing Trump early on cost him some friendships. He mentioned that many conservatives, especially those at the National Review, were against Trump's candidacy. Schweikart
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world. This new crypto project is all about lending and borrowing without the need for middlemen. It's built on the Ethereum blockchain and aims to make getting capital easier and more transparent. The project has two main wa
A jazz musician is in hot water after calling off a Christmas concert at the Trump Kennedy Center. Chuck Redd, who was supposed to host the annual Christmas Eve Jazz Jam, canceled the event because he didn't like the center's new name. The center's board had just voted to rename it after former Pres
Johnny Carson's legacy just got a bit more intriguing. A recently uncovered list from his tenure on "The Tonight Show" reveals some surprising names. Jay Leno and Ellen DeGeneres were apparently on a list of people who weren't invited back. Why? Maybe Carson had his reasons, but it's not clear yet.
