Russia's main space launch site is in a bit of trouble. A recent rocket launch caused some serious damage. The rocket itself went up fine. It carried three astronauts to the International Space Station. But the launchpad took a beating. The problem started with the rocket's exhaust. It pushed a ser
The sons of infamous drug lord "El Chapo" are making headlines again. Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of the so-called "Chapitos, " recently admitted guilt in a U. S. court. This comes after his brother, Ovidio, did the same earlier this year. Both are key figures in the Sinaloa cartel, accused of floodin
In Dublin, a decision on whether to rename a park has been put on hold. The park currently honors Chaim Herzog, a former Israeli president who grew up in Dublin. Some people want to change the name to show support for Palestinians. They point to Herzog's past roles in Israeli military intelligence a
In the early 20th century, a big collection of old Irish folk remedies was put together. These remedies were used to treat all sorts of illnesses. The people who used them were mostly from the countryside and were born between 1850 and 1925. Some of these remedies were pretty unusual. They involved
In a recent turn of events, the US has found itself in the spotlight due to controversial boat strikes in the Caribbean. The focus is on a second strike that allegedly targeted survivors after the initial attack. The president has stepped in, backing a key figure, Pete Hegseth, who denies any involv
President Isaac Herzog is now in a tough spot. He has to decide if he will pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently facing serious corruption charges. Herzog says he will only think about what is best for the country when making this decision. The request for a pardon has caused a
Science is more than just numbers. Yet, many people judge the value of scientific work by a single figure: the impact factor. This number rates journals, but it doesn't tell the whole story. It's like judging a book by its cover. It's time to think critically about what really matters in science. A
Russia has just made it easier for many Chinese citizens to visit. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing tourists, business people, academics, artists, and athletes from China to enter Russia without a visa for up to 30 days. This move is seen as a way to strengthen ties between the two
Andrei Kostin, a key figure in Russia's banking sector, has issued a stern warning to the European Union. He believes that if the EU proceeds with plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, it could lead to a lengthy legal battle. This comes after EU leaders recently attempted to agree o
Kyrgyzstan's recent parliamentary election was smooth, but not without issues. Observers from the OSCE noted that the election was well-organized. However, they also pointed out that the campaign environment was restrictive. This limited how candidates and voters could engage. The president's allie
