The National Science Board, an independent group of 22 top scientists and engineers, lost all its members in one swift move. Each got an email Friday afternoon saying their role was over immediately. No explanation came from the White House, and no word on when replacements might come. Inside the Na
The Washington Hilton has hosted big events for decades. It’s famous for its M-shaped design and sits in Dupont Circle, close to the White House. For years, it’s been the venue for the White House correspondents’ dinner, where politicians and reporters gather to share jokes and stories. But this yea
In a surprising move, President Trump ended the tenure of several scientists on the National Science Board (NSB), the independent group that helps steer the nation’s $9 billion basic science agency. The dismissal came via a terse email from the White House, thanking them for service and ending their
The White House surprised many by removing all 24 members of the National Science Board on April 24, 2026. The next meeting is set for May 5, but the board will be empty. The National Science Board was created in 1950 to guide the National Science Foundation, which gives about $9 billion a year f
The spring season in Vermont high schools has started, and the first Saturday’s games delivered plenty of excitement. In boys’ lacrosse, BFA‑Fairfax edged Green Mountain Valley with a 10–7 win. The game featured solid pitching from Tristan Mitrak and Jacob Gray, who each secured three saves for Fair
In a small Texas town, authorities detained a 27‑year‑old substitute teacher on charges of an improper relationship with a student. The arrest, made by the Llano County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division, classifies the offense as a second‑degree felony. The teacher worked for the Llano Indep
Red hair might seem rare, but its genes are actually becoming stronger than ever. A huge study from Harvard looked at DNA from over 16, 000 people who lived across Europe and parts of the Middle East over the last 18, 000 years. The research team spent seven years gathering and comparing this geneti
A rare genetic flaw might be behind sudden neck artery spasms that can trigger strokes in younger people. These spasms, called cervical internal carotid artery vasospasms, cut off blood flow to the brain without warning. Doctors see this mostly in patients under 50, where one moment they’re fine, th
A Colorado school district made headlines after paying two top leaders salaries that shock many residents. One official earned over $330, 000 per year, while their spouse—a district employee—made nearly $250, 000. For context, those figures are closer to what executives at Fortune 500 companies earn
New kinds of fake benzodiazepines are showing up more often in labs and hospitals, creating tough problems for doctors and scientists. These substances, often called “designer benzos, ” don’t act like regular medicines. They can cause serious harm, especially when mixed with alcohol, painkillers, or
