In an eerie twist of fate, two men survived deadly plane crashes while seated in the exact same seat: 11A. The most recent survivor, Viswash Kumar Ramesh, walked away from the wreckage of Air India Flight AI‑171. Decades earlier, Thai actor and singer Ruangsak “James” Loychusak survived a similar crash, also from seat 11A. On...

Joe Fornasiero seemed to be the picture of perfect health. As a fitness fanatic from Brighton, Michigan, he followed a strict routine of training and clean eating. But behind the muscle and energy, something dangerous was quietly growing. His story challenges the idea that health on the outside always reflects what’s inside. Joe’s early cancer...

Many young people today are striving to live healthier lifestyles by exercising regularly and eating properly. However, many health foods can often come with unexpected side effects. Yet I don’t think anyone anticipated that simply swallowing a food could cause issues. That’s right, one man ended up in the hospital after only eating a tablespoon...

Scientists achieved remarkable progress in HIV gene editing research using CRISPR technology to eliminate viral DNA from infected cells. With current HIV medicines only inhibiting the virus, this therapy aims to eradicate the virus from the body entirely. The University of Amsterdam team successfully demonstrated proof-of-concept results, while Excision BioTherapeutics advanced to human clinical trials...

Could your newborn be eligible for $1,000 from the federal government? That’s the question many Americans are asking after former President Donald Trump unveiled a new proposal targeting specific birth years. The plan, which centers on creating government-funded investment accounts for newborns, aims to boost family savings and encourage stock market participation from the very...

Elon Musk, the outspoken tech billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X, has stirred controversy yet again. But this time, the reaction carries an unexpected legal twist. After slamming former President Donald Trump online, Musk now faces an aggressive backlash from Trump’s political allies. Most notably, Steve Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist, has called for the...

Elon Musk rarely backs down from a fight. As the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and the owner of X (formerly Twitter), Musk has made a career of pushing boundaries. Whether he’s clashing with regulators, making bombshell product announcements, or weighing in on global politics, his words carry weight, and often stir controversy. Recently, Musk...

With new tariffs on the way, billionaire Mark Cuban says it’s time to think ahead. If you’re wondering what to buy before tariffs hit, experts have answers. Prices for everyday items will likely soar, while some goods could even vanish from stores. Cuban’s warning has made waves because it’s not just about fancy gadgets, it’s...

Across the globe, people notice habits that stand out in the U.S. From reciting pledges to giant coffee mugs, some customs feel perfectly normal for Americans but odd elsewhere. These small details highlight the rich character of American culture and reveal customs that can surprise or even puzzle visitors. By looking at these examples of...

Somewhere, far out in our galaxy, astronomers have discovered a deep space object that emits synchronized radio and X-ray pulses once every 44 minutes. Located around 15,000 to 16,000 light years away from our own planet, the object has been named ASKAP J1832- 0911. Pulsars typically pulse every few milliseconds to seconds, so finding a deep...

The origins of life have been a highly debated topic for centuries. From the ancient Greeks through to contemporary scientists, humans have sought to gain a better understanding of life’s origins on Earth. While we are closer to understanding this process now than ever before, we continue to make regular breakthroughs that shift our perspective...

While the COVID-19 pandemic is “over”, the virus still exists and public health officials have kept vigilant on the virus’s mutations. Public health experts worldwide are closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, which has sparked alarm due to its rapid global spread. The World Health Organization designated this strain as a...