The US government shutdown is dragging on, with no resolution in sight. It has been going on for 38 days, making it the longest shutdown in US history. The Senate is set to vote for the 15th time on a Republican proposal to end the shutdown, but Democrats are not backing down from their demands. Th
Ever wondered how tiny structures can do big things? Well, scientists have found a way to use tiny glass patterns, called dielectric metasurfaces, to detect changes in their environment. These patterns are so small that they can't be seen with the naked eye, but they can do something amazing: they c
Bitcoin's value is taking a hit, and it's not just because of the usual ups and downs. Experts are pointing to bigger issues, like money flowing out of the market and overall economic uncertainty. This is making Bitcoin and other digital currencies more volatile. One big name in the crypto world ha
Sean Combs, known as Diddy, is currently behind bars, serving a 50-month sentence. But his legal team is fighting back, and they've just scored a win. A judge has agreed to speed up the appeals process. The legal team asked for a faster appeal, saying it's important to make sure Diddy doesn't spend
The latest report from GLAAD reveals that out of 489 LGBTQ characters currently on TV, a significant 41% are set to disappear due to show cancellations. This news has sparked discussions about representation and viewer engagement. Interestingly, the number of LGBTQ characters on TV has seen a notab
Senators are set to vote on a resolution that could prevent President Trump from attacking Venezuela without Congress's say-so. This comes after officials admitted they lack legal grounds for striking Venezuelan land, despite recent U. S. strikes on boats near Venezuela's coast. The resolution, led
Lung diseases can run in families, but what about fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)? This condition is a type of lung disease that can cause scarring. Scientists wanted to see if having a family member with HP makes a difference in how the disease behaves and how it affects the body. They
Hong Kong is gearing up for an exciting cricket event, the Sixes 2025, happening from November 7 to 9. This isn't just any cricket tournament; it's a fast-paced, high-energy showdown with twelve teams battling it out. But what really makes this event special is the group of presenters who will be br
A former executive has been sentenced to over five years in prison for his role in a scheme that tricked JPMorgan Chase into buying a startup for a huge amount of money. Olivier Amar, who was the chief growth officer for the company Frank, was given 68 months behind bars. This comes after the founde
Formaldehyde, a sneaky and potentially harmful gas, is lurking in many places, from homes to workplaces. Detecting it quickly and accurately is crucial for keeping people safe. Traditional sensors often fall short, struggling with slow response times, instability, and trouble picking out formaldehyd
