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Lofty Math Problem Called Hilbert’s Sixth Closer to Being Solved
Mathematicians Crack 125-Year-Old Problem, Unite Three Physics Theories A breakthrough in Hilbert’s sixth problem is a major step in grounding physics in math By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner Mathematicians suggest they have figured out how to unify three physical theories that explain the motion of fluids. When the greatest mathematician alive unveils a…
Intellectually disabled teen shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support
By The Associated Press BOISE — An autistic, nonverbal teenage boy who was shot repeatedly by Idaho police from the other side of a chain link fence while he was holding a knife died Saturday after being removed from life support, his family said. Victor Perez, 17, who also had cerebral palsy, had been in…
The controversial and obscure law being used against immigrant student protestors
By Jasmine Garsd , Joel Rose Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil who was detained in early March by U.S. immigration officials, is facing possible deportation for actions the government alleges goes against American foreign interests. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, is a Green Card holder, married to a U.S. citizen. To justify his deportation, the…
Police raid barbers and vape shops suspected of being fronts for crime gangs
Police officers smash through the back doors of a bright, modern barber shop in the market town of Shrewsbury. Inside they immediately detain two men – who we are later told are Kurdish asylum seekers. Both men are later released. It is the first of six raids that day where police seize thousands of pounds…
Venezuelans with legal status are being illegally detained in the US, lawyers say
Temporary protected status lets people stay when it’s not safe for them to go home, but Ice is arresting them anyway Venezuelans with legal permission to live and work in the United States are being unlawfully arrested by federal authorities at their homes, in their cars, at regular immigration check-ins and on the streets, attorneys…
NYU canceled talk on USAID cuts for being ‘anti-governmental’, doctor says
University called Dr Joanne Liu, ex-head of Doctors Without Borders, after planning to speak on Gaza and federal cuts The former international head of Doctors Without Borders says she was left “stunned” after New York University canceled her presentation because some of her slides discussing cuts at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)…
In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor
Syria After Civil War The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly. By Raja Abdulrahim Reporting from Aleppo and Damascus, Syria When he returned to Syria recently for the first time…
Connie Britton Shares Difficulties Being a Single Mom After Adopting
Actress Connie Britton shared insight into her choice to become a single mom through adoption in 2011, when she welcomed son Eyob to her family. Connie Britton had clear eyes and a full heart when deciding to grow her family. But still, the Friday Night Lights actress admitted she didn’t necessarily know what to expect when…
Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal
Widespread shooting and looting preceded arrival of M23 rebels, overwhelming city’s poorly resourced facilities Patients at hospitals in the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have described how they sustained serious injuries during the chaotic withdrawal of the Congolese army and its allies in the days before Rwanda-backed M23 rebels marched in.…
Police search for woman who escaped Panama hotel where US deportees are being held
Zheng Lijuan fled Panama City hotel as 170 of deported migrants were transported to dense, lawless region Police are searching for a Chinese woman who escaped from a downtown Panama City hotel where she was being held following her deportation from the US under Donald Trump’s intensified campaign against immigrants. Zheng Lijuan was one of…
How Stars Really Feel About Being Impersonated on Saturday Night Live
Reactions to being impersonated on Saturday Night Live have run the gamut. Find out what Martha Stewart, Miley Cyrus and more have said ahead of SNL 50: The Anniversary Special airing Feb. 16. Flattered, honored, blown away, pleasantly tickled, a little annoyed, mildly disappointed, decidedly unamused: Usually one of those is to some degree how…
Allison Holker Details “Being Taken Advantage of” as a Teenager
Allison Holker recently reflected on her childhood struggles, detailing her experiences in her memoir. Allison Holker is reflecting on a painful past experience. The widow of Stephen “tWitch” Boss—who died by suicide in December 2022—is opening up about her personal life in her upcoming memoir This Far. In addition to detailing her late husband’s private…
Who are the three Israeli hostages being released by Hamas?
A young woman described as “at her happiest when she dances” is thought to be among the three Israeli women released after 471 days held hostage by Hamas. Romi Gonen, 24, was captured as she tried to escape the Nova music festival when it was targeted by the militant group as part of the 7…
Gaza ceasefire deal being finalised, Palestinian official tells BBC
The terms of a deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages are being finalised, a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations has told the BBC. It comes as US President Joe Biden said a deal was “on the brink” of coming to fruition, and that his administration…
Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms
The wild cat was one of four, released illegally, which were caught near Kingussie in the Highlands in recent days. The animals were humanely captured in pairs in the Dell of Killiehuntly area and taken to the Highland Wildlife Park. The RZSS said they would have been under great stress after being abandoned in a…
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro. By Julie Turkewitz Reporting from Bogotá, Colombia Venezuela’s popular opposition leader, María Corina Machado, was freed on Thursday afternoon after a brief detention by adversaries during an antigovernment protest…
Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn’t always happen
Jonaki Mehta Kellen Hedler, 11, is outgoing and gregarious. He dances on a hip-hop team, and he enjoys all kinds of sports. Adaline Whitmer, 7, is bubbly, yet shy. She’s starting to come out of her shell since she began cheerleading at a local gym. Both Kellen and Adaline attend public elementary schools in Oklahoma.…
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after being incommunicado for over 700 days
By The Associated Press Viktar Babaryka, 61, has been denied meetings with his family and lawyers while serving a 14-year sentence in a penal colony after failing to get on the ballot against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in a 2020 election. Babaryka was last heard from in February 2023, and other prisoners said later that…
Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza
Middle East Crisis The Israeli military will longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.” By Amanda Taub An Israeli reservist left Brazil in a hurry this week after a Brazilian judge ordered an investigation into whether he committed war crimes in Gaza. Israeli consular officials helped the…
‘I love being a superstar, but we can’t just have one’ – Maher’s mission
This video can not be played I feel really good – Maher after ‘exciting’ Bristol Bears debut Almost an hour and a half after the final whistle at Ashton Gate and Ilona Maher was still at pitchside, still posing for pictures and greeting the hordes of fans, one by one, who had waited in the…
Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions
Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory Helsinki’s main sports and entertainment arena is expected to reopen in the spring after getting caught in a Russian sanctions drama that left it disused, without power and starting to smell. Helsinki arena, also known as Helsinki…
Alleged attack on Virgin Australia flight crew being investigated by Fijian police
Airline sends support staff to Nadi after reports of assault during a night out in the early hours of 1 January Fijian authorities are investigating allegations Virgin Australia crew were assaulted and robbed while celebrating New Year’s Eve, as a union expressed concern for their welfare. The airline has sent support staff to Fiji amid…
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
VAT is now being added to private school fees after new rules came into force on 1 January. The government plans to spend the money raised on more teachers for state schools in England. Private schools say they have already seen a drop in secondary school pupil numbers because of higher fees. Value added tax…
Antonio ‘grateful for being alive’ after car accident
Michail Antonio appeared in each of West Ham’s first 14 matches in the Premier League this season West Ham striker Michail Antonio says he is “grateful” to be alive after sustaining a broken leg in a car accident. Antonio, 34, was discharged from hospital on Tuesday, more than three weeks after undergoing surgery on a…
Gaza hospital director being held at notorious Israeli prison, say family
Hussam Abu Safiya feared injured as Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza shut down after 11 weeks under siege One of the few doctors still working in northern Gaza has been taken to an Israeli prison and his hospital shut down, his family believe. Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza’s…