The U. S. has been in the spotlight for its recent actions in the Caribbean, particularly a controversial boat strike that killed two individuals. The administration claims these strikes are necessary to protect U. S. interests, but critics argue that the evidence supporting this claim is lacking.
Iran is sending a team to a big United Nations meeting about the environment. The meeting is called UNEA-7. It will happen in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 8 to 12. The team from Iran will be led by Shina Ansari, who is in charge of the Department of Environment. At this meeting, Iran wants to talk
Mid-Missouri is experiencing something unusual this year. As the weather gets colder, people usually expect more flu cases. But that's not happening right now. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported only 348 flu cases across the state from November 16-22. That's considered lo
Mia Hamm is a name that echoes through the halls of women's sports history. She's a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and a trailblazer for women's soccer in the United States. Her records speak volumes: 276 international caps, 144 career assists, and a goal
The Supreme Court had a big debate about music piracy recently. Two sides were fighting: the music industry and internet companies. The music industry wants internet companies to stop people from sharing music illegally. But the internet companies say they shouldn't be responsible for what their use
In Wasit, Iraq, a study took a close look at the germs found in red meat. The focus was on two types of Campylobacter bacteria: Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. These germs are known to cause stomach problems in people. The study wanted to see how often these germs show up in meat and if
Plants have a clever way to fight off viruses. They use a system called SAR, which stands for systemic acquired resistance. SAR acts like a plant's immune system, helping it remember past infections and protect itself better in the future. Salicylic acid (SA) and its friends, like MeSA and AzA, are
The Supreme Court is in the middle of a big debate. It's about who should be responsible for stopping internet piracy. The case is between Cox Communications, an internet provider, and record labels led by Sony. The justices are worried about a few things. They wonder if internet providers should k
Marilyn Monroe's death has always been a topic of intrigue. Now, a well-known writer, James Patterson, has added fuel to the fire. He believes Monroe was murdered, not a victim of suicide. This claim comes from his new book, "The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe: A True Crime Thriller. " Patterson share
Giraffes, those tall and graceful creatures, have always fascinated scientists. But there's one thing about them that hasn't gotten much attention: their milk. Specifically, what happens to it as they wean their calves. Milk changes as a mother's body prepares to stop producing it. This is true for
