Genetic evolution of plague bacterium may have prolonged historic pandemics
Scientists at the Institut Pasteur and McMaster University have discovered that the evolution of a gene in the bacterium that causes bubonic plague, Yersinia pestis
Researchers report a new avenue for targeted drug delivery
A new avenue for targeted drug delivery has been proposed by researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Faizan Zaki wins Scripps National Spelling Bee, a year after coming in 2nd
“Éclaircissement” was the winning word, but for Faizan Zaki it spelled success.
FBI leaders say jail video shows Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide
FBI leaders Kash Patel and Dan Bongino say surveillance video shows that convicted sex offenderJeffrey Epstein died by suicide in his jail cell in 2019.
Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.
Tulkarem residents clear homes set for demolition
Residents in the occupied West Bank retrieve belongings from homes before they’re demolished by the Israeli military.
Chaos continues at aid distribution points across Gaza
Chaos continues at Gaza’s controversial aid centres as Palestinians struggle to survive Israel’s deliberate starvation.
What we know about claims applying for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry gives government ‘unrestricted’ data access
U.S. Customs and Border Protection run a number of Trusted Traveler Programs that allow prescreened travelers a faster journey through the airport.
No, ‘American Idol’ winner Jamal Roberts didn’t give away his winnings to elementary school
An online rumor claimed the Season 23 winner gave $500,000 to his former employer, a public school in Mississippi.
Amid rising prices, Disney+ and Hulu offer subscribers some freebies
With streaming providers frequently raising prices, subscribers often feel like they’re paying more for the same service—or a lesser version, depending on what’s available to
Posts claim West Point cadets ‘silently revolted’ against Trump, refusing to shake his hand. Here’s what we know
The U.S. Military Academy West Point cadet honor code reads, “A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
Gemini in Google Drive may finally be useful now that it can analyze videos
Google’s rapid adoption of AI has seen the Gemini “sparkle” icon become an omnipresent element in almost every Google product. It’s there to summarize your
What we know about Pope Leo XIV’s scheduled video appearance at Chicago event
The pope is scheduled to deliver a video message on June 14, 2025 at Rate Field, home of the White Sox.
5 missing band members found slain in Mexican border town; authorities blame Gulf cartel
Mexican authorities are blaming the Gulf cartel for the slayings of the five members of a band, El Fugitivo, in the border state of Tamaulipas.