A new push to extend U. S. surveillance powers moved fast this week. House leaders got just enough votes to start debating the bill after a tight two-hour vote. The change would let spy agencies keep collecting data without first asking a judge. Some lawmakers only agreed after pressure from top Rep
Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan
Since tensions between Iran and nearby powers began escalating two months ago, the country has dramatically increased efforts to silence dissent. At least 21 people have been executed, while more than 4, 000 face arrest on charges tied to national security. The crackdown isn’t just about war—it’s al
A federal judge has ruled against the Justice Department’s attempt to obtain Arizona’s voter registration list. The decision, made by U. S. District Judge Susan Brnovich, sided with the state’s Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, saying that Title III of the Civil Rights Act does not give the Attorne
The recent court ruling has opened a new front in Colorado’s election debate. A judge found that the rule allowing political parties to decide whether or not to hold primaries is too strict, saying it unfairly limits a party’s right to choose its own members. This decision could let the far‑right wi
Gum disease attacks the gums and the bone that holds teeth in place. The body’s defense cells called macrophages shift to a bad state that keeps damage going. Scientists looked for a simple tool that could flip these cells back to a repair state. They picked polydopamine, a natural coating that many
The U. S. government will now examine the past statements and online activity of immigrants applying for permanent residency or citizenship more carefully. Officials say they will focus on speech or actions tied to extremism, including support for terrorism or violence against the country. But criti
A recent incident at a White House dinner has put a spotlight on an individual whose background is far from ordinary. The person arrested, 31‑year‑old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, has a history that includes advanced degrees and tech projects. Allen earned a master’s in computer sc
Research into how well protected areas stop wildlife loss has grown a lot since 2000, but the picture is still unclear. Most studies use matching techniques to compare places with and without protection, focusing mainly on forest loss as the main measure. Only a single paper even used the Biod
Florida is preparing for a special legislative session next month to redraw congressional district lines, a move that happens more often than people realize. The state’s population grew fast in the last decade, but the 2020 Census missed about 750, 000 residents—a significant error that could shape
