In a show of resilience, Palestinians in the West Bank village of Deir Istiya gathered for Friday prayers after cleaning up their mosque. The mosque had been vandalized, with broken glass, offensive graffiti, and burn marks left behind. Villagers believe Jewish settlers were responsible for the dama
Ayahuasca, a plant-based drink used in spiritual ceremonies, has two main active ingredients: DMT and harmine. DMT is a psychedelic compound, while harmine helps the body absorb DMT better. Recently, scientists wanted to see if these compounds could protect brain cells from the harmful effects of co
In a lively Tokyo bar, a group of strong, muscular women are breaking the mold of traditional Japanese beauty standards. These women, known as "Muscle Girls, " are challenging the norm that women should be thin and delicate. They are showing that strength and muscle can also be beautiful. The bar,
Austin Nasso, a 30-year-old comedian, has an interesting story. He didn't always tell jokes for a living. He used to work at Microsoft as a software engineer. But he had a secret passion: standup comedy. He's been doing it for 12 years. In 2018, Austin and his friends started something called Tech
The USDA is raising alarms about a massive theft problem in food assistance programs. They believe that around $12 billion is stolen every year from SNAP benefits, but this number might be even higher. The thieves are getting smarter, using high-tech tricks to steal from the system. Investigators h
Forensic science is getting a makeover, and it's all thanks to something as small as a drop of blood. Dried Blood Spot (DBS) cards are becoming the talk of the town, especially in toxicology. These little cards are not just easy to use but also super efficient. Scientists have been working hard to m
Evanston-Skokie District 65 recently got some mixed news with the release of the 2025 Illinois Report Card. Two schools, Kingsley Elementary and Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, saw their ratings drop from "commendable" to "targeted. " This shift is notable because it reflects changes in
In a shocking turn of events, a suicide bombing rocked a busy court area in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. The explosion, which happened around noon, killed at least 12 people and injured about 27 others. The blast was so powerful that it shook the entire court building, leaving people terrified and
The U. S. government shutdown is finally nearing its end after a long stalemate. A small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke ranks and joined Republicans to move forward with a plan to reopen the government. This decision has angered many in their party, but it seems like the
Google is bringing its new voice assistant, Gemini, to more TVs. Until now, only a few smart TVs had this feature. But now, if you have a Google TV Streamer, you can try it out. All you need is a TV with an HDMI port, a good internet connection, and your streamer should be ready to go. Gemini is di
