Scientists aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station have discovered a new bacterial strain named Niallia tiangongensis, which exhibits unique properties that could aid the study of life in space. The bacterium, found on cockpit controls and absent from Earth’s known species, can hydrolyze gelatin, suggesting it can survive in nutrient-limited environments. Closely related to Niallia circulans,…
A Reddit user shared a photo of their finger with a dark vertical line on the nail, asking for advice. The online community quickly expressed concern, urging them to see a doctor. While the original poster believed it was just a mole they’d had for years, users pointed out that any change in a mole…
A powerful X2.7-class solar flare erupted from the sun on May 14, disrupting radio signals in parts of the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Scientists warn it could be the strongest flare of the year and may be followed by further disturbances. Originating from sunspot AR4087, this flare is one of two intense X-class flares…
Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration marked a historic shift for the Catholic Church as the first American pontiff. Breaking with tradition, he delivered part of his first Mass in English and rode in an open Popemobile—symbolizing his commitment to accessibility. His calls for unity resonated with attendees like Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, though his past critiques of…
On May 20, 2025, President Donald Trump responded to Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis with both sympathy and sharp political criticism. After initially expressing well wishes for Biden’s recovery, Trump launched into a fiery Truth Social post accusing Biden’s inner circle of knowingly covering up cognitive issues. He claimed they used him as a figurehead…
Princess Diana’s former bodyguard, Lee Sansum, recently passed away from a heart attack, as confirmed by his wife Kate in an emotional tribute. Known for his close bond with Diana during the summer of 1997, Sansum had long believed her tragic death in the Paris car crash might have been prevented had standard safety protocols,…
Melania Trump has drawn backlash after signing the Take It Down Act alongside President Trump on May 19, breaking political protocol since first ladies aren’t elected officials. While her signature holds no legal weight, Trump encouraged it, praising her role in pushing the bill through Congress. The law criminalizes publishing or threatening to publish intimate…
Elon Musk has hinted at a strained professional relationship with President Trump during a Bloomberg interview, where he announced plans to reduce his political spending. Once a key financial backer of Trump’s campaigns and co-lead of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has faced criticism for aggressive cost-cutting proposals that sparked fears of a government…
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, with oncologists suggesting it may have been present since the early days of his presidency. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a former White House advisor, stated the cancer likely developed well before detection. Prostate cancer is often asymptomatic in its…
A tragic incident occurred on May 17, 2025, when the Mexican Navy’s training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge shortly after departing Pier 17 in New York City. The vessel, carrying 277 people, lost steering control due to a power failure and was pulled by the river’s current into the bridge. Two crew members—20-year-old…