The war with Iran has gone on longer than many expected. Trump and his team think they are winning, but the reality is different. Both sides claim victory while staying far apart on key issues. Iran has tried to restart talks. Trump rejected the new offer quickly, saying it was not enough.
The county is in need of a leader who can keep promises and listen to people. He says that the most important thing is to put residents first, not politics. When he talks about services, he says people are tired of feeling ignored and that a real leader will focus on the job. He believes ac
The Florida Legislature has redrawn the map for Congressional District 16, merging Sarasota and Manatee with Hardee, DeSoto and parts of Pinellas. The change means many towns that were once split across different districts now share one representative. Three well‑known Republicans—Sydney Gruters, G
The Senate and the House have both approved a short‑term renewal of the U. S. government’s ability to conduct foreign surveillance without warrants, extending the program for 45 days. The Senate did so by unanimous consent, while the House passed its version with a 261‑to‑111 vote. After the extensi
Maine’s watchdog will look into a tactic called “red boxing” used by three Democratic candidates for governor. The commission received a complaint from an attorney who said a campaign posted a red‑boxed message that might lead outside groups to advertise for the candidate. The complainant also
The president’s decision to fire every member of the National Science Board last week is a sharp blow to the United States’ scientific future. The board had guided the National Science Foundation, which funds a wide range of research from chemistry to climate science. Its removal leaves the fo
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act like tiny messages inside the body, telling cells how to grow, heal and stay healthy. Because of their power, scientists and companies are racing to find ways to give people these molecules without needles. One company has turned a simple spray
For three decades, deadlines have been a constant companion, shaping the rhythm of my work. The pressure once felt like an ache, but repeated exposure turned it into a familiar habit. I have spent many years navigating the complex world of scientific communication, sharing findings with local newspa
When the air feels itchy and your hair jumps, it might mean a storm is coming. Scientists noticed a faint blue light that sometimes appears on tree tops during heavy weather. This glow, called corona discharge, is a tiny electric spark that can be seen when the sky splits into two layers of charge.
The state of Louisiana is stepping into the spotlight as it tries to become a key player in the next wave of nuclear energy. A recent summit hosted by Louisiana Economic Development gathered more than two hundred people from industry, government and finance to talk about how the state can grow this
