Brazil's gold mining history has left a messy mark. Mercury, used to extract gold, has polluted the environment in ways that are hard to undo. This isn't just a problem for nature; it's a health risk for people too. Mercury gets into the environment in three main ways. First, new mercury is added d
Three months after Charlie Kirk's tragic death, the Justice Department is exploring unique legal avenues to charge his alleged killer, Tyler Robinson. The focus is on whether Robinson's actions can be classified as an anti-Christian hate crime, a move that has sparked debate among legal experts. Ro
Belarus has taken a significant step by freeing 123 individuals, including notable opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski. This move comes after discussions in Minsk with the US special envoy, John Coale, representing President Donald Trump. The US has re
The Vancouver Canucks made a bold move by trading star defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. This wasn't just any trade; it was a strategic play to secure young talent and future assets. Hughes, a Norris Trophy winner, was set to become a free agent soon, and the Canucks wanted to act fast.
A woman was hurt in a sudden attack at Macy's in Manhattan. The incident happened in the bathroom while she was changing her baby's diaper. The suspect, Kerri Aherne, was recently released from a psychiatric hospital. Aherne, 43, was arrested and will stay in jail without bail. She told police that
RFK Jr. has been making waves in public health, and not in a good way. He's been shaking things up at the Health and Human Services (HHS) since February, and the results aren't pretty. His actions have been more about pushing personal beliefs than improving public health. First off, he fired all 17
In the U. S. , many people who voted for Donald Trump are feeling the pinch of higher prices. But they don't blame the president. Instead, they point fingers at big companies and the overall economy. Take Ron Dailey, a 63-year-old from Denver. He's noticed that eating out is getting more expensive.
The European Union has made a significant move to freeze Russian assets worth €210 billion indefinitely. This decision comes after months of debate and legal maneuvering. The EU used a little-known treaty clause to bypass the usual unanimity requirement, which had become a sticking point due to Hung
Dementia care is going through a big change. Doctors can now tell patients exactly what is causing their memory problems. This is a huge deal because before, it was hard to know for sure. Now, with new tests, doctors can see what is happening in the brain and tell patients if they have Alzheimer's o
Trouble is still brewing on the Thailand-Cambodia border. Even after U. S. President Trump said both countries agreed to stop fighting, the shooting hasn't ceased. Thai officials say they never agreed to a truce, and Cambodia hasn't said anything about Trump's claim. Instead, Cambodian media reporte
