The Amazon, which holds one-fifth of the world’s fresh water, is entering the dry season with several rivers already at critically low levels. This situation has led governments to prepare contingency measures to address a variety of issues, including disrupted navigation and increased forest fires. A technical note issued by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
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Ryan Reynolds played a critical role in the making of the 2004 stoner comedy Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. Kal Penn, one of the stars of the movie, shared in an oral history of the film that Reynolds’ support was instrumental in getting the project off the ground. Their relationship started when they
Julien Alfred made history by delivering a brilliant gun-to-tape performance in the women’s 100 meters final at the Olympics. She crossed the finish line in a record-breaking time of 10.72 seconds, securing Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal. Despite the heavy rain and a sodden track, Alfred maintained her lead from start to finish, leaving world
The Miami Dolphins have recently announced a restructured contract with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid skill players in the NFL. The new deal is reportedly worth $90 million over the next three years, with an impressive $65 million guaranteed. This restructure does not extend the initial four-year,
Recently, the Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee voted 11-5 in favor of the investigational treatment arimoclomol for Niemann-Pick disease type C. This decision was based on the totality of clinical and nonclinical data, as well as the favorable safety profile of the drug. If the FDA ultimately approves arimoclomol, it will be the first treatment
The recent excavation of a 2,500-year-old graveyard in Norway has brought to light a spine-chilling revelation. The main cluster of graves found at the site contained 39 bodies of children under the age of six. This fact alone is enough to send shivers down one’s spine, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Speculations and
Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves have reached an all-time high of $276.9 billion in the last quarter, marking a significant increase from the previous record of $189 billion. This surge is largely attributed to Warren Buffett’s decision to sell off large portions of stock holdings, including a substantial stake in Apple. Buffett’s selling spree has been
In a surprising turn of events, the 2024 Paris Olympics have witnessed a major shift in the way viewers engage with the Games, thanks to the presence of none other than Snoop Dogg. The iconic hip-hop artist has taken on a new role as a sports commentator and entertainer during the Olympics, bringing his unique
Amidst the aftermath of the Southport stabbings, the UK is bracing itself for a surge of protests set to take place over the weekend. Sky News analysis reveals that almost 30 protests are expected, with many of them being organised by far-right activists. These demonstrations follow a series of violent protests earlier in the week,
Ilya Yashin, a Russian opposition activist recently freed from jail in a prisoner swap, is determined to continue his political battle against President Vladimir Putin from abroad. Despite his release, Yashin expressed his anger at being deported against his will. His imprisonment in 2022 was a result of criticizing Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Yashin stated