In an exhilarating debut at the Paris Olympics, South Sudan secured their first-ever Olympic win by defeating Puerto Rico with a final score of 90-79. This victory marks a significant milestone for the South Sudan basketball team, as they made their presence known on the international stage. The morning of the game saw a misstep
When considering the spread of the dengue virus, it becomes evident that the world is facing a significant challenge. The most common mosquito-borne virus has become the poster child for the explosion of epidemic, vector-borne diseases in the 21st century. According to recent statistics from the CDC, the number of reported cases of dengue has
Recent research has shed light on the remnants of genomes left by ancient, giant viruses within the DNA of a single-celled organism. This discovery, led by evolutionary biologist Alex de Mendoza Soler from Queen Mary University of London, suggests that viruses may have played a significant role in the evolution of complex organisms like ourselves.
Fast-food chains have been struggling to attract customers due to a decline in consumer spending. In response to this, chains such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Burger King, and Wendy’s have brought back the $5 price point in an attempt to increase foot traffic and boost sales. These promotions aim to entice customers who are looking
Recent reports from French authorities have revealed a tragic incident near Calais, where one person was found dead after a small boat attempted to cross the Channel from France to the UK overnight. A total of 34 individuals were rescued and taken to emergency services, while several other boats are still at sea. This highlights
The United States is set to unveil a significant revamp of its military command structure in Japan, signaling a strategic move to deepen defense ties with its Asian ally. The new measures are expected to enhance coordination between the two countries to address the evolving regional threats posed by China and North Korea. This announcement
The Marvel Studios panel at Comic-Con this year was certainly one to remember, especially with actor David Harbour making a grand entrance dressed as his Russian character Alexi Shostakov. Theatrics are always a hit at these events, and Harbour did not disappoint with his comedic lament about his fellow cast members not dressing up for
At a recent security-focused ASEAN Regional Forum, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not hold back in criticizing Beijing for its “escalating and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea. He specifically called out China for its coast guard’s hostile behaviors towards the U.S. defense treaty ally, the Philippines, in the South China Sea.
It was a groundbreaking moment in the world of psychedelics when the VA’s top doctor, Shereef Elnahal, MD, expressed support for the use of midomafetamine (MDMA) in assisting therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at a New York psychedelic conference. The potential approval of MDMA for PTSD treatment was met with enthusiasm and hope by
Viruses have a way of leaving behind a mark when they invade our bodies. Some of these viral fragments can actually become part of our genetic material, hiding in our genomes for generations. Once believed to be inactive, these remnants of ancient viruses have now been found to play a role in cancer development. Researchers,
