Protests have been happening in Iran for nine days now. They started because of money problems. The currency is losing value, and prices are going up. Rights groups say at least 25 people have died. More than 1, 000 people have been arrested. These protests are not as big as the ones in 2022-23. Th
People often wonder how well they can judge their own strength and speed when lifting weights. A recent study dug into this, focusing on the bench press. The goal was to see if people could accurately sense how fast they were lifting different weights. First, the participants went through some prac
In Venezuela, things got tense for media workers recently. More than a dozen journalists were held for a while on Monday. They were just doing their jobs, covering events in Caracas. This included a march backing former President Nicolas Maduro and the start of a new legislature. All of them were le
In the world of science, animals often play a big role. But how do we know if the tools we use on them cause any harm? This is a big question. In 2018, two male grey-headed flying-foxes, named Brian and David, were caught in Adelaide Botanic Park. They were part of a group of nine bats studied. Bria
The Bay City area saw some exciting basketball action this week. Teams bounced back from tough losses, while others started the new year with a bang. Let's dive into the highlights and what we can learn from these games. First up, John Glenn bounced back from an overtime loss to Alpena with a stron
In the world of high school sports, the week of January 5-11 was packed with exciting basketball games. Let's dive into some of the key matchups and standout performances. Girls basketball saw some impressive performances. Colerain dominated Western Hills with a score of 87-55. The team's balanced
A Hampton Inn in Minneapolis made headlines for the wrong reasons. This hotel, part of the Hilton family, was caught on camera turning away Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. The agents were in town to investigate fraud, but the hotel had other plans. They sent an email saying they wouldn
Breast cancer is a tough opponent, but scientists might have found a new ally in the fight against it. A recent study suggests that a drug mimicking progesterone could help slow down tumor growth in women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. The drug, called megestrol, is a synthetic version of pr
Organophosphorus (OP) compounds like paraoxon (POX) can cause serious brain damage and memory problems. Current treatments help with immediate symptoms but don't tackle the long-term brain damage. Researchers tested a special antioxidant called N-acetylcysteine-amide (AD4) on mice to see if it could
A U. S. representative recently shared mixed feelings about the capture of a foreign leader. She made it clear that she has no fondness for the individual in question and believes he should face consequences. However, she expressed concern about the method used to apprehend him. The representative
