Arkansas State University has officially named Stacy Walz the dean of its College of Nursing and Health Professions, ending her interim status that began in 2025. Walz, who has a long history with the college as associate dean and chair of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, will take over full responsibi
A sudden shake-up is coming in Washington’s health leadership. Dr. Marty Makary, who has been leading the FDA for just over a year, appears set to leave his post. The move follows months of behind-the-scenes tension and multiple reports predicting his departure. His exit adds another empty chair at
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the Black Sea’s northwest coast has faced pollution it wasn’t ready for. Before the war, this area already dealt with natural shifts and years of human impact from farming and industry. Now, the fighting has added sudden bursts of harmful substances while making it hard
The Roaring Twenties in Paris weren't all jazz and champagne. Behind the glitter lay a world where love could turn deadly, and art often came with a price. In 1925, a Polish actress named Stasia found herself in the middle of a real-life drama when her painter lover was found dead. Instead of a clea
The U. S. government recently uploaded a collection of files about unidentified flying objects to its public website. These documents include blurry footage, internal reports, and statements from pilots and astronauts. One notable mention comes from an Apollo 11 astronaut who spotted an unusual ligh
Blackface wasn’t just a stage act—it was America’s unofficial pastime for a century. A new book digs into how everyday people, not just performers, kept this racist tradition alive, turning it into a tool for politics, profit, and power. From government-sponsored shows during the Great Depression to
The US recently added new trade limits on Cuba, focusing hard on a big business group called GAESA. This company is run by the Cuban military, handling money and important jobs on the island. One major move was cutting Canada’s long-running nickel mine deal after 32 years. This shows how Washington’
Researchers have taken a new look at a 17th‑century book about magnetism that first appeared in 1600. They didn’t just count how many copies survived; they also read the notes people wrote inside those books. By combining these two kinds of data, the team could see where readers stopped, highlighted
Billie Eilish’s 2026 tour film shows how new technology can change the way we experience a show. Instead of following the usual pattern, this project brings together a pop superstar and a legendary filmmaker to create something fresh. The idea began when James Cameron, known for movies like Ti
IndyCar just learned a tough lesson about how symbols can backfire. The racing league pulled a T-shirt from its store after fans pointed out that the slogan "ONE RACE" below a helmet-wearing Abraham Lincoln could be twisted into something ugly. The shirt was meant to celebrate the August Freedom 250
