Chinese scientists have discovered a new bacteria strain, Niallia tiangongensis, aboard the Tiangong Space Station. The microbe, found on cockpit controls in 2023, demonstrates unique gelatin-digesting abilities that could help it survive nutrient-poor environments. While related to Earth’s Niallia circulans – known to cause serious infections – researchers note the space variant shows distinct mutations…

A Reddit user sparked concern after posting a photo of a dark vertical line on their fingernail that had darkened over five years. Medical professionals and fellow users urged them to seek immediate medical attention, explaining that while such discoloration (melanonychia) isn’t always cancerous, any changing mole or nail mark requires evaluation. The thread highlighted…

Scientists warn that Earth may face widespread blackouts and communication disruptions as the strongest solar flare of 2025 – classified as X2.7 – erupted from the sun on May 14. NASA confirmed the flare originated from sunspot AR4087, which is now directly facing Earth, having already caused 10-minute radio blackouts in the Middle East, Europe,…

Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration marked a historic moment as the first American pontiff, with his unconventional approach signaling a new era for the Catholic Church. Breaking tradition, he delivered part of his first Mass in English and rode in an open Popemobile, emphasizing accessibility. World leaders including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attended, while U.S. President Trump’s…

Donald Trump offered mixed reactions to Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, first expressing sympathy before launching sharp criticism of his predecessor’s presidency. In a Truth Social post on May 20, Trump accused Biden’s team of exploiting his alleged cognitive decline to push policies like open borders, calling it “TREASON at the Highest Level.” He also mistakenly…

Princess Diana’s former bodyguard, Lee Sansum, recently passed away from a heart attack. Before his death, he reflected on the 1997 Paris car crash that claimed Diana’s life, believing the outcome might have been different had he been present. In his book, he revealed that security assignments were decided by chance that night—he drew the…

Melania Trump sparked controversy by breaking protocol and signing the “Take It Down Act” alongside President Trump, despite not being an elected official. The new law criminalizes non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, and requires platforms to remove such content within 48 hours. While the First Lady called it a “national victory” for…

Elon Musk hinted at tensions with President Trump during a recent Bloomberg interview, suggesting he’ll reduce his political spending after previously being a major Republican donor. The Tesla CEO, who co-leads Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, faced backlash earlier this year for proposing federal spending cuts that threatened thousands of jobs. Though Musk dismissed rumors…

Former White House health advisor Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel suggests President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis may trace back to the start of his presidency in 2021. Speaking to Fox News, Emanuel noted the disease likely developed slowly, with delayed detection being common due to minimal early symptoms. Oncologist Dr. Christopher Wee explained that prostate cancer…

A Mexican Navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, 2025, killing two crew members and injuring 22 others. The vessel, which had departed from Pier 17 in New York City, lost steering control due to a mechanical failure and was swept into the bridge by strong currents. Emergency crews…