A life‑sentence inmate now faces a new capital murder charge after DNA testing linked him to a Dallas homicide that happened in 1986. The victim, Ruby Battee, was sexually assaulted and killed after a stranger forced his way into her home. Back then, investigators could only recover a small amount
In a move that surprised many, the state’s top leader rejected a bill designed to give public workers a modest pension. The law would have helped teachers, police officers and firefighters earn a steady income after retirement, matching what the rest of the country offers. Instead, the governor turn
Climate change is turning hail into a bigger, costlier threat. A new study shows that as the world warms, storms will produce more large hailstones—those bigger than a marble—and fewer smaller ones. By the end of this century, the frequency of large hail could rise between 38 % and 47 %, depending
Four athletes from the University of Oklahoma baseball team have been named to the 2026 All‑American roster by the National Freshman and College Association. The selections highlight the depth of talent in the Sooners program, which has consistently produced top performers each season. The award
Kyle Busch, a driver known for his speed and energy, died last week from complications of pneumonia. The news still feels unreal to many people who followed his career, including the Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes. He grew up watching races in Hickory, North Carolina, and has been a loyal fa
The health of the blood vessels that connect arteries and veins—called arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs)—is a key factor in how well people on hemodialysis can stay on treatment. A recent look at a single hospital’s records in Japan tried to uncover which patient traits help these AVFs keep working over
The study followed two large groups of people who were 45 years old or older, looking at how having anemia early on might lead to sarcopenia later. One group came from China and the other from England, giving a wide view of different lifestyles and health backgrounds. Researchers checked who did not
The film “Pressure” tells a story that is rarely seen on the big screen: how a group of scientists and their calculations helped decide when millions would cross the English Channel. The main character is a Scottish meteorologist who faces a huge responsibility—if his prediction fails, the invasion
Brian Armstrong, the head of Coinbase, just announced that users can now have their salaries sent straight into the platform. The move follows a request from a user back in January 2025, and Armstrong confirmed the feature is live on the company’s app. With this new tool, a paycheck or any chosen
In 1993, a woman named Randy Gail Sperino disappeared from Granite City, Illinois, after being seen entering a dark pickup truck. Her body was later found in a nearby field, brutally killed. For over three decades, this shocking case remained unsolved. Then, in a surprising turn, new forensic techno
