Sugary drinks are a hot topic in public health. With people in China drinking more of these beverages, there's a pressing need for effective regulations. A clever study looking at choices in five big Chinese cities found that plain old warning labels on SSBs can reduce how much folks buy. But here’s
Five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in a targeted strike by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on their vehicle in central Gaza. The journalists, who were employees of the television channel Al-Quds Today, were asleep in their broadcasting truck marked as press. According to witnesses, the t
On Thursday, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) revealed that they had thwarted several assassination attempts by Ukrainian intelligence on high-ranking Russian military officers. The FSB stated that the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) was behind these plots, aiming to kill these officers and
A strange thing happened in Alaska. Around half of the common murres, those tuxedo-looking seabirds, died between 2014 and 2016. This isn't the first time they've had trouble, but it's the worst. Scientists blamed a big heat wave in the ocean, called "the Blob, " which made their food scarce. And ev
Austin Reaves, a Lakers guard, found himself in a place he never imagined. He wasn't drafted, and his small hometown didn't get much attention. But on Christmas night, he hit the game-winning shot against the Golden State Warriors. This wasn't just any win; it was a thrilling 115-113 victory, and Re
Imagine this: kids stumble upon a hidden spaceship and end up in outer space among pirates. Welcome to "Skeleton Crew, " the latest Star Wars show that's not just a lot of fun, but also something the galaxy far, far away has been missing. Star Wars has faced some challenges lately, with movie proje
Everyone knows that doctors and patients often talk about the future of a patient's health. But what about the very end? That's what a recent study in Taiwan looked into. It's the first time anyone has explored how cancer patients and their loved ones who care for them feel ready, both in their mind
Blake Lively, known for her role in "Gossip Girl, " has filed a civil rights complaint against her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. She alleges sexual harassment during the filming of the movie. Lively also claims that Baldoni's PR firm, The Agency Group (TAG PR), used a PR ta
Early morning might feel tense as the moon shifts into Scorpio, but things should balance out by midday. Expect emotions to run high and perhaps clash a bit with Mars. Once the sun and moon align, though, love and warmth take over. Aries, today might throw you into a leadership role. Trust yourself
Hey, weather watchers! Get ready for a change in the air. After tonight's nippy night, Baton Rouge is about to experience a cozy warmth just in time for Christmas. But here's something to consider: there might be a sprinkle or two. It's going to be cold again tonight and tomorrow morning, with temp
