The Senate Republicans have managed to push through a significant policy bill, which now heads to the House for a final vote. This bill is a mix of tax cuts and reductions in spending on programs like Medicaid and SNAP. The vote was close, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 51-50 tie. Three Rep
In the heart of China, a group of scientists set out to understand how Reeves' turtles choose where to lay their eggs. This is important because these turtles are in trouble, and knowing more about them can help protect them. The team tracked 11 female turtles in Qichun County from April to Septemb
Tendons can be tricky to heal. They often take a long time to recover, and sometimes they don't heal properly. But what if there's a better way to fix them? Researchers have been working on a new method using special materials and stem cells to help tendons heal faster and better. They used a speci
Making the choice to report a loved one's dangerous behavior to authorities is a tough call. It's like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, you want to protect society. On the other, you don't want to betray someone you care about. A recent study dug into this dilemma. It looke
In a recent turn of events, a new tax on wind and solar projects has appeared in a major Republican bill, catching many by surprise. This tax targets projects that use a certain amount of parts made in China. The wording is vague, and it would let the Trump administration figure out the details. Se
Mitch McConnell, the former Senate Majority Leader, expressed concern over the unexpected retirement of Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina. McConnell described Tillis' departure as a significant blow to the Republican Party, highlighting his effectiveness and collegiality during their time serv
Elon Musk, the head of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again spoken out against President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending cuts bill. He believes this bill, which Senate Republicans are trying hard to pass, will lead to job losses and hurt growing industries. Musk shared his thoughts on X, saying
Iran is tightening its grip after a brief war with Israel. The government has executed three more people for alleged spying, making it six in just 12 days. These men were said to be working for Israel's Mossad, but rights groups argue they were just regular workers who didn't get fair trials. The e
In the world of health research, there's a lot we don't see. This is often called "grey literature. " It's not published in big, fancy journals. Instead, it's tucked away in reports, theses, and conference papers. A recent review dug into this hidden treasure. It looked at how involving underreprese
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, men and women often want different things when it comes to having kids. Men usually want more children than women do. This isn't just about personal preference. It's tied to deeper social and gender rules that shape how people talk and decide about family pla
