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'Spiderman' cells trap viral genomes in their web

Scientists have discovered a defensive method of cells that resembles Spiderman shooting his web to ensnare enemies. These cells defend our bodies from the early stages of viral infection by synthesizing a sticky "web" to trap viral genomes. The paper is published on the

Former Trump appointee: MAGA movement is 'dead'

Carrie Prejean Boller, a former Trump administration appointee, proclaimed on Monday that the MAGA movement was “dead,” accusing the president of following Israel’s lead when it comes to foreign policy toward Iran. Boller told host Piers Morgan that she no longer “recognize[s]

College Republicans sue over Florida chapter deactivation

College Republicans filed a lawsuit against the University of Florida (UF) after its chapter was shut down due to alleged antisemitic behavior. The university's group said their First Amendment rights were violated by the school’s decision. “The University of Florida

Gavin Newsom wins Trump’s insults — and his attention

President Trump has begun to define Gavin Newsom — signaling that the California governor has moved into a small circle of Democrats he and his allies view as a serious threat. In recent days, Trump has been road-testing attacks on Newsom's dyslexia — which the governor

Iran women's football team arrive in Turkey on way home

The Iranian women's national football team landed at Istanbul Airport on Tuesday after several members of the delegation withdrew their asylum bids in Australia and decided to return home. Footage from Turkish news agency DHA showed the players, wearing Iranian national team

Iran vets friendly ships for Hormuz passage: trackers

Iran is selecting ships from friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade waterway cut off by the Middle East war, data trackers indicated Tuesday. Tehran's forces have closed off the waterway, through which a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied

Twin adventurers are cleverly testing modern vs....

Twin adventurers are cleverly testing modern vs. historic gear . “If they went on an expedition, and Ross wore modern kit while Hugo wore historic replicas, any difference in performance…could be attributed solely to the gear, not genetics.”

New rare bird species discovered in Japan

A previously unknown species of leaf warbler has been discovered in Japan. The Ijima's Leaf Warbler has proven to be two different species, not just one. Every year, a few new bird species are identified around the world. The unusual aspect in this case is that it is not