South African fruit exports face delays as Iran war disrupts shipping
South Africa’s fruit exporters face mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week.
Cuba tells exiles ‘doors are open’ to invest in businesses in the country
Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors.
Cuba faces nationwide blackouts amid US oil blockade
Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country.
Biodegradable sanitary pads made from water hyacinth pass safety and absorbency tests in new study
Researchers developed a biodegradable sanitary pad using water hyacinth fibers and cotton, transforming an invasive aquatic weed into a sustainable absorbent material. Laboratory tests showed
Computational model predicts telomere length from biopsy images
A new computational tool infers changes occurring at the ends of the chromosomes housing our DNA. It does so by detecting structural alterations in cells
New 3D-printed medicated patches show promise for chronic wound healing
A team of University of Mississippi researchers is developing a way to use 3D printed medicated patches to help close persistent sores and ulcers.
New study links storytelling to evolution of human memory
New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories – from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication – may be tied to
Innovative platform detects diseases using a single drop of blood
An innovative platform developed by PKU researchers called “cf-EpiTracing” has proved capable of detecting and tracing diseases from as little as 50 μl of human plasma
Don’t believe rumor Trump told Pope Leo to ‘sit down’ amid Iran war debate
The claim about the presidential-papal confrontation was just another in a long line of AI-generated fictions widely shared on Facebook.
Did Erika Kirk work for Epstein? The truth behind claim her voice is in ‘DOJ wiretap audio’
Social media users alleged a phone recording featured Charlie Kirk’s widow scheduling teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein’s sexualized massages.
Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
Unraveling claims about video showing police response to Michigan synagogue attack
The man who rammed his car into Temple Israel synagogue outside of Detroit fatally shot himself after exchanging gunfire with security.
Millions without electricity as Cuba’s power grid collapses
Cuba’s chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike
Islamabad denies targeting any health facility and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.