The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed
Politics in the U. S. has turned into a nonstop seesaw ride. Since 2000, power has switched parties in 11 of the last 13 major elections. Before that, full reversals happened only 5 times in the final 13 elections of the 1900s. The causes run deeper than who sits in the Oval Office. Rising inequalit
Researchers tracked fatal police shootings from 2015 to 2022 across more than 3, 000 U. S. counties. They found that out of every 10, 000 people, Black residents were 15 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than White residents. Hispanic residents faced about 2. 5 times higher risk than
The idea that only humans can solve mysteries is a myth. In the 1920s, a pig named Freddy cracked his first case and later became famous for reading Sherlock Holmes to other farm animals. A modern film, however, shows a shepherd named George and his lawyer sister Lily chasing clues after George’s de
Whale sharks drift through tropical seas like underwater buses, carrying a map of bright spots and stripes. Their calm demeanor and striking looks draw crowds to spots like Ningaloo Reef in Australia. Now, a new visitor shares their skies: drones. These buzzing eyes in the sky let researchers peek a
NASA’s Curiosity rover hit an unexpected snag on Mars when a chunk of rock refused to let go after drilling. The stubborn slab, nicknamed Atacama, weighed about 30 pounds—roughly as heavy as a big dog—and stuck to the drill bit like glue. Engineers had to tilt, spin, and shake the drill for days bef
Scientists found a tiny ocean organism doing big things. This isn't just any bacteria—it's a type of cyanobacterium called Capilliphycus salinus ALCB114379. It lives where the ocean meets land in Brazil, where tides and weather constantly change. This tough little survivor has a complete genome mapp
Streaming services are throwing fresh options at viewers this week, mixing familiar faces with surprising updates. A Texas ranch drama kicks things off Friday on Paramount+. It follows two characters from a popular show as they rebuild their lives one year after a major plot twist. If plotting reven
The United States has warned that it will re‑impose steep tariffs on goods from the European Union if Brussels does not finish its commitments by July 4. The message came from Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a TV interview. Greer said he had spoken with officials from several European co
A gathering in Chicago last week brought together people who usually don’t share the same stage. Imams, rabbis, and pastors sat together—not to debate their beliefs, but to talk about how they could work together. The event wasn’t about converting anyone or changing minds. Instead, it focused on sha
