Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, is accused of a shocking act: shooting two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D. C. One soldier, Sarah Beckstrom, died, and Andrew Wolfe is in serious condition. But who is Lakanwal, and what led to this tragic event? Lakanwal came to the U. S. in 2021,
A recent incident in Washington, D. C. , has sparked a debate about the vetting process for individuals granted asylum in the United States. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of shooting two National Guard members. Lakanwal worked with the CIA during the U.
A man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D. C. , was likely influenced by extremist ideas after moving to the United States. This is what officials think happened to Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan immigrant. He was living in Washington state when he allegedly b
Walter Dowdle, a key figure in public health, passed away at his home in Hahira, Georgia, on November 17, 2023. He was 94 years old. The cause of death was soft tissue sarcoma, a rare cancer he was diagnosed with just six weeks before his passing. Dowdle spent 34 years at the Centers for Disease Co
Scientists have found a clever way to make special molecules using light. They used a simple method that doesn't need metals or strong chemicals. Instead, they used a special compound called trifluoromethyl thianthrenium triflate, or TT-CF3+OTf-, which is easy to make and stable in air. This method
Scientists are working on a clever way to control a nasty fly called the New World screwworm. This fly used to be a big problem in North and Central America, but it was wiped out by releasing sterile flies. However, releasing only male flies could make this method even better. Researchers have crea
Polio eradication has been a long, winding road. Back in 1988, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) set an ambitious goal. By 2000, they aimed to wipe out polio. They didn't quite make it, but progress was still impressive. By 2014, only three countries—Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan—w
The world is still aiming to get rid of polio, even though there's less money to do it. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has seen a big cut in funding. In 2026, their budget will be 30% smaller, and they're missing $1. 7 billion until 2029. This is mostly because some big donors, like
Prisons in Spain are dealing with a tough issue: how to help inmates, especially those linked to terrorism, get better mentally. A new study talked to 24 prisoners and found out that fixing their minds is just as important as punishing them. These prisoners have given up their old ways, but changing
Extremist violence is a big problem. But why do some people with strong beliefs act violently? Not many studies have looked at this directly. A recent study tried to understand the link between extreme ideas and extreme actions. First, it's important to note that having strong beliefs doesn't alway
