Cassava, a starchy root vegetable originally from Central and South America, is a vital food source for more than 500 million people, particularly in tropical regions. High in vitamin C and copper, cassava is often used like potatoes and is especially popular in countries such as Nigeria, Thailand, and Indonesia. However, despite its benefits, cassava…
In the case of Bufkin v. Collins, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that courts must give strong deference to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decisions unless a clear mistake is shown. This decision weakens the long-standing benefit-of-the-doubt rule, which previously allowed veterans to win close cases when evidence was evenly split. Veterans Joshua…
You don’t have to indulge in candy or soda to consume too much sugar. Many everyday foods marketed as “healthy”—such as yogurt, granola bars, salad dressings, and whole-wheat bread—can be packed with hidden sugars. On average, Americans consume over 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day. That’s nearly double the recommended limit of 9 teaspoons…
Hollywood is grieving the passing of Alice Hirson, a cherished actress best known for her roles in Dallas, Full House, and Ellen. She died of natural causes at the age of 95 at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital in Los Angeles. Hirson was born in Brooklyn in 1929 and enjoyed a…
On July 6, 2017, in Vine Grove, Kentucky, Erin Hester witnessed a touching moment that deeply moved her. While stopped at a highway intersection, she noticed a U.S. soldier standing outside his car in the pouring rain, silently honoring a passing funeral procession. The soldier wasn’t connected to the ceremony, nor did he know the…
NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies has recently identified a massive asteroid, officially named 52768 (1998 OR2), which is expected to pass by Earth this June. This asteroid is unusually large, with an estimated diameter between 1.5 and 4 kilometers, and is traveling at a speed of 8.7 kilometers per second. It is projected to…
During a tense surfing competition, one surfer experienced a nightmare scenario that no athlete ever wants to encounter. Amid crashing waves, a large shark appeared, creating a terrifying and unforgettable moment. The scene played out live, leaving spectators frozen in shock as they watched the danger unfold in real-time. Showing incredible calm under pressure, the…
The cases behind this troubling statistic are both varied and alarming. Some minors were charged with murder during robberies, while others were convicted for being involved in crimes without ever wielding a weapon. Most of these youths come from environments plagued by poverty, neglect, systemic racism, and domestic abuse—factors that heavily influence their paths. One…
The internet often brings fame, but not always for the right reasons. Recently, a shocking case has sparked outrage across Spanish-speaking social media. A mother and daughter, known online as “Maricel and her daughter,” have become the center of a heated scandal. Reports suggest the duo filmed intimate content together, which quickly went viral. The…
Throwback to when I nearly died from a tampon—yes, seriously. At 15, I fell asleep with a tampon in, like many girls do, and didn’t think twice. But when I woke up, my body was covered in hives. I went to the doctor a couple of times and was told it was likely an allergic…