A Brazilian doctor warns people about drinking massive amounts of soda after pulling 35 kidney stones from one patient. The man drank three liters of Coca-Cola daily and needed surgery to remove the painful deposits. Dr. Thales Andrade showed off the large yellow stones he extracted from the patient's bladder. He explains that sugary drinks create dangerous calcium buildup inside the body.
Kidney stones develop when calcium deposits gather in the urinary system and cause terrible pain. People experience nausea and blood appears in their urine when stones move through the body. Doctors must operate on patients when stones become large enough to block normal functions. Untreated stones can destroy kidney function or cause serious...
Wicknell Chivayo has people talking again after posting something mysterious on social media. The wealthy businessman wrote that good men should marry second wives. He shared this message just months after his fancy wedding to model Lulu Muteke. People across Zimbabwe are wondering if he plans to find another wife.
His followers had mixed reactions to the post. Some people think he never stops making headlines. Others remember his expensive traditional wedding ceremony with Muteke that impressed many people. The celebration was full of luxury and attracted lots of attention from social media users.
Some people believe his religious connections might explain his thoughts about having multiple wives. Chivayo has ties to certain...
A rural community in Chivi has received a new solar-powered water source that will help farmers grow crops all year round. The Chirogwe area struggled with water shortages that made farming difficult during dry seasons. Local lawmaker Xavier Maoneke helped bring the project to the village as part of government efforts to improve rural areas. The new borehole will provide clean water for drinking and farming activities.
Villagers expressed excitement about the development since their previous gardens often failed during summer months. Women and young people can pursue farming projects throughout the year with reliable water access. Livestock will also benefit from the steady water supply which should boost animal productivity. Community...
Southern African leaders want to create a new university that will help their countries build more factories and businesses. The SADC University of Transformation could teach students skills that companies actually need instead of just giving them degrees.
Education ministers from across the region met recently to talk about this plan. They believe schools and colleges should focus more on teaching practical skills that help people start their own businesses. Zimbabwe's education minister said his country already uses a system that trains students to solve real problems.
The new university would focus on three main areas where Southern Africa wants to grow. Students could learn about making medicines, processing minerals, and turning...
The Supreme Court told oil companies they can challenge California's strict car pollution rules. The state wants only electric cars sold there starting in 2035. Justice Brett Kavanawhile wrote the 7-2 decision that lets fuel producers sue over these clean car standards.
California received permission from federal agencies to make tougher rules than other states. Seventeen other states copied California's stricter pollution limits for vehicles. President Obama first approved these special rules but Trump took them away during his time in office.
President Biden brought back the tough pollution standards when he became president. Trump recently signed a law to stop California's electric car requirement. Governor Gavin Newsom called...
Colombia became the first South American country to join a Chinese-backed bank called the New Development Bank. President Gustavo Petro wants to find new ways to pay for major building projects without depending on Western lenders. The government promised to invest 512 million dollars to become a member of this financial group. Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia said the decision helps Colombia build stronger relationships with different countries around the world.
The bank was created by BRICS nations like China, Russia, India, South Africa and Brazil back in 2015. These countries wanted to offer loans with fewer restrictions than traditional banks like the World Bank or International Monetary Fund. Colombia hopes to use this money for a...
Iran built a network of armed groups across the Middle East to protect itself from direct attacks. These proxy forces helped Iran spread its power without fighting wars on Iranian soil. Israel spent years planning to destroy these protective layers before targeting Iran directly.
Israel started bombing Iran last Friday and hit nuclear sites and military bases. The attacks killed top commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran fired back with missiles and drones but both countries see each other as deadly enemies.
Military experts say Iran's proxy groups have lost most of their strength. Israel crushed Hamas in Gaza and badly damaged Hezbollah in Lebanon over the past year. The fall of Syria's government last December hurt Iran's regional...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Friday that the Israel-Iran fight could lead to complete chaos. He spoke to diplomats meeting about the conflict that started one week ago.
Iran asked for a special Security Council session. Their ambassador called Israel's attack large and unprovoked. Guterres talked from Geneva where he worked with foreign ministers from Iran and European countries. He said the war kills civilians and damages homes and nuclear sites.
Rafael Grossi leads the nuclear watchdog agency and said Israeli strikes made nuclear safety much worse. President Trump stayed mostly out but said he would decide about bombing Iran within two weeks. Trump wants a nuclear deal with Iran like they discussed before the...
Tesla agreed to build a massive battery storage system in China for $556.8 million. The electric car company signed the deal with China Kangfu International Leasing and Shanghai government officials on Friday. The project will create Tesla's first major battery storage facility in mainland China.
Tesla announced the news on Weibo and called the system a smart regulator for city electricity. The battery station will help balance power supply and demand across the electrical grid. Tesla expects this project to become China's largest grid-side energy storage system when workers finish building it.
The company beat out two Chinese rivals to win the contract. CATL and BYD both make similar battery storage products and control large parts...
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