A former intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, said she did not block Congress from seeing a whistleblower complaint. She claimed that once she learned the filing needed security instructions, she acted right away. The complaint was filed in May with an inspector general. It accused the top spy off
Brad Karp, who had guided the historic Paul Weiss firm from a modest litigation shop into a global powerhouse, stepped down as chairman after revelations of his ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Karp’s rise began in 2008 when he assumed the firm’s top role, steering it toward Wall Str
Researchers want to know why stem‑cell treatments help some people with inflammation but not all. The focus is on mesenchymal stromal cells, or MSCs, which can lower immune reactions. Many clinical trials have shown that the treatments are safe, but it is still unclear how well they work because sci
In a German grassland study, researchers looked at how the number of plant species affects tiny life in the soil. They took samples from plots that had between one and sixteen different plants, ranging from grasses to legumes to herbs. By sequencing the DNA of bacteria and fungi living there, they c
The study shows that the layout of artificial reefs strongly influences where a common sea‑urchin grazer spends its time. Researchers built several mock reef structures with different shapes and measured how the urchins moved around them. On flat, open designs, the urchins spread out widely. They v
Paragraph 1. A big group of local people came together to tidy up a huge national forest, showing how community effort can protect nature for the future. Paragraph 2. The event was organized with help from a local environmental club and the U. S. Forest Service, bringing together volunteers
The breathing muscle on one side of the chest can be slowed after a shoulder nerve block. Researchers tested whether using smaller amounts of medicine could reduce this side effect without hurting the block’s effectiveness. They gave three groups of patients different volumes of local anaesthe
Artificial intelligence is becoming a new helper for doctors who need to act fast in surgery. Researchers gathered all the studies that show how AI can support surgeons when patients are at risk or when operations happen. They looked closely at tools that predict danger before the operation and thos
The city of Springfield is moving ahead with several major projects that will shape its future. First, new housing options are being added so people at all income levels can find a place to live. This effort keeps the city’s growth balanced and inclusive. Education is getting a boost too. Plans are
In a 30‑second clip shared on his X profile before the Super Bowl, former boxing champion Mike Tyson opened up about his struggles with obesity and the role of processed foods in his life. The video, funded by a nonprofit linked to the Trump‑era “Make America Healthy Again” slogan, portrays Tyson as
