Turkey's defense minister said the country struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second straight day. These strikes followed a deadly attack on the capital's main defense company. The attack claimed the lives of five people and injured several others. Turkish officials b
You might be surprised to learn that a medication designed to help control blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes could also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s what a recent study by Case Western Reserve University suggests. The drug in question is called Ozempic, w
In the central Gaza Strip, an Israeli strike on a school serving as a shelter for displaced people left at least 17 people dead on Thursday. Most of the victims were women and children, medical officials confirmed. This attack occurred as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up the BRICS summit in Kazan, where leaders from various countries discussed strengthening financial ties and creating alternatives to Western-controlled systems. The summit, lasting three days, attracted leaders from 36 countries, showing the world that Russ
Last week was a big one for picks, with both Florio and Simms scoring high. This week, they're back with their forecasts for Week 8. They agree on most games, but there are two where they differ. The Vikings face the Rams, and Florio thinks the Rams will win 24-21, while Simms bets on the Vikings wi
Alexander "Sherrod" Bradley, a key figure in the FX series "American Sports Story, " lost his right eye after a serious gunshot wound. According to the show and Bradley's own account, former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was behind the shooting. However, the truth remains unclear. Bradley texted Hernande
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is frustrated with critics who claim his interest in the Menendez brothers' case is purely political. He's been looking into the case for over a year, focusing on both a habeas corpus petition and potential resentencing. Critics allege that Gascón i
Ukraine's government has released a video that they claim shows North Korean soldiers in Russia. The video, shared by the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, shows these soldiers receiving Russian military uniforms. The Associated Press couldn't confirm the video's authenti
Iran has been Russia's ally during the Ukraine war. Now, Iran faces pressure from Israel. Will Russia step up and help? Analysts think so, but to what extent is uncertain. Russia can't just jump into a fight with Israel. It's already busy in Ukraine. Iran and Russia have been trading weapons. But no
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently sparked controversy by offering $1 million daily to voters who signed his pro-Donald Trump petition. Legal experts are questioning if this move breaks the law. UCLA law professor Rick Hasen pointed out that while lotteries are generally okay, paying people to
