The U. S. Postal Service is planning a big change that could let people ship handguns in the mail, following new legal advice from the Department of Justice. The proposed rule will appear in the Federal Register on Thursday and aims to update mailing rules so they match the Justice Department’s guid
A special kind of crystal, made from both organic and inorganic parts, can change how it interacts with light when squeezed. Scientists usually expect that squeezing such materials will weaken their ability to produce a second‑harmonic signal, a process where incoming light doubles its frequency. Th
The story begins with a man who once spent time in jail, lived on the streets, and struggled with drugs. He says that if it weren’t for others giving him a fresh start, he would still be in the same situation. After learning to take responsibility for his actions, he dedicated himself to helping oth
The Trump administration has been making waves at the Supreme Court by stepping into cases without being asked. This isn't typical behavior, and it's got people talking. The solicitor general, D. John Sauer, is the top lawyer for the administration. His job is to give the Supreme Court advice on cas
The crypto world, known for its libertarian roots, is having a moment of reflection. Some Bitcoin supporters are stepping back from their backing of President Trump after a recent shooting in Minneapolis. The incident involved Alex Pretti, a U. S. citizen and legal observer, who was killed by Border
Secondhand smoke is a sneaky troublemaker. It's been causing harm to people's lungs for years, and it's not going away anytime soon. From 1990 to 2021, the number of people getting sick from breathing in secondhand smoke has been tracked. The findings show a troubling trend. Even with efforts to red
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas are not happy. They want other famous people to talk about something serious. A man named Alex Pretti was shot by ICE officers. He was a nurse. He had a gun, but he wasn't using it. Yet, they shot him. This happened in Minneapolis. It's not the first time someth
In a surprising turn of events, some officials from the Trump administration have found themselves at odds with gun rights groups. This disagreement stems from the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, during a protest in Minneapolis. Pretti was carrying a legally permitted handgun when he wa
A high-ranking federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Bill Essayli, found himself in hot water after sharing his thoughts on a recent shooting in Minneapolis. He tweeted that approaching law enforcement with a gun increases the chances of being shot by them. This statement didn't sit well with gun right
A CEO in Michigan is in hot water. Tamela Peterson, who ran centers for addiction and mental health treatment, is now facing health care fraud charges. This is on top of the second-degree murder charge she's already dealing with. Back in January 2026, she was arraigned on nine counts of health care
