A recent series of explosions at cocaine labs close to the Ecuadorian border took a deadly toll, killing 14 people in January. Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed the incidents and said that both Colombian and Ecuadorian officials are investigating whether any violation of sovereignt
The 2024 food guide has flipped the classic diet chart, swapping grains for protein and dairy. Experts say the move could reshape what kids eat in schools and how grocery labels read. Nutritionist Shana Spence points out that the new chart favors meats, eggs and full‑fat dairy. She worries
Students, parents, and teachers gathered on March 5 for a lively evening that mixed books with experiments at Ramsey Magnet School of Science. The event, called Phenomenal Literacy Night, aimed to show how reading can help understand science and vice versa. The school turned into a playground of
The link between flu infections and heart problems is clearer now. Doctors once saw more heart attacks during cold seasons but didn’t know why. Recent studies explain the connection. Flu can trigger serious heart events, especially in people with existing heart disease. About half of adults hospita
Many people who want to retire think about sunshine, cheap living costs, and a calm lifestyle. More Americans are also looking to move outside the United States. Research shows that the share of adults over 55 who plan to leave America has jumped from a few percent in the 1970s to about 17 % t
Planning ahead for extreme weather isn’t just smart—it can save lives. Recent climate research shows that the chance of hitting a disaster has doubled since 1960, and U. S. disasters already cost more than \$100 billion in the first half of 2025. As heat waves, floods and wildfires grow more common,
Louis Dreyfus Company, a major player in the global grain market, reported lower profits for 2025 while showing stronger sales and shipping volumes. The company’s core earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation fell to $1. 83 billion from $1. 88 billion the year before. Net
The middle part of a food chain is made up of small and medium businesses that move products from farmers to stores. In China, this “hidden middle” often hides safety problems and lets food waste grow. Researchers looked at data from 247 regions in China, covering the years 2015 to 2022. They focus
Axis Bank has decided to add 15 billion rupees, about $162 million, into its consumer lending business, Axis Finance. The move came after the bank’s board approved the funding plan on March 18. Earlier in January, the bank paused plans to sell a share of Axis Finance. This pause followed a
The economy is showing signs of strong growth, especially in the housing sector. A recent discussion highlighted three key indicators that are moving in a positive direction: pending home sales, existing home sales, and new housing starts. All three have been on the rise, suggesting that buyers are
