Farmers across the U. S. are feeling the heat as harvest season kicks off. Low crop prices and ongoing trade tensions have them worried about their future. Republican lawmakers from farming states are pushing hard for financial help from the government before the year ends. Behind the scenes, talks
Parasitoid wasps are like tiny detectives. They can find their prey in a crowded, smelly world. This is thanks to their super-powered sense of smell. Scientists have been studying a specific type of wasp called Microplitis mediator. They wanted to understand how these wasps use their sense of smell
Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's Prime Minister, has stepped down after a short time in office. This move came after his party faced significant losses in recent elections. Ishiba, known for his centrist views, had been under pressure from more conservative members of his party to resign. Ishiba had been tr
Lebanon is at a crossroads. The government is about to tackle a big issue: should Hezbollah give up its weapons? This is a crucial moment, as Hezbollah refuses to disarm, while others push for it. The debate has gained momentum since last year's war with Israel, which shook up the balance of power i
In a powerful move, several women who say they were hurt by Jeffrey Epstein and his friend Ghislaine Maxwell spoke up in Washington. They shared their painful stories, hoping to push lawmakers to make all the secret files from the Epstein investigation public. One of the women, Marina Lacerda, said
Congress is back in session, and with it comes a fresh wave of political drama for Donald Trump. The spotlight is now on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose death in 2019 sparked a whirlwind of conspiracy theories. Trump, who has tried to steer clear of this topic,
Taylor Fritz, the top-ranked American tennis player, has made it to the quarterfinals of the 2025 US Open. He defeated Tomas Machac in straight sets, showing his skill and determination. But now, he carries the weight of being the only American man left in the tournament. The journey hasn't been ea
Lead is a dangerous poison found in many water bodies. It's not good for any living thing, but we don't know much about how it affects amphibians like frogs. Scientists decided to study this by looking at the fat and liver changes in Rana chensinensis tadpoles when exposed to lead. They tested two
Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to hold a position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is under intense pressure to step down. This comes after President Donald Trump moved to remove her from her role. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, suggested that Cook should take a leave of ab
Two women took their own lives, leaving behind a mystery. They both had a history of seizures, deep sadness, and had tried to end their lives before. When doctors looked closely after they passed, they found something unusual. Each had a growth in their brain called a meningioma. This tumor was pres
