More scientific papers are starting to use AI tools these days. These programs can help researchers draft papers, analyze data, and even suggest new ideas. In one field, spine research, experts wanted to understand how much AI is being used and what that means for science. They found that AI is now
A Florida state biologist received a payment of $485, 000 after she was dismissed from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for posting criticism on social media. The settlement covered legal fees of $210, 000 and was based on her First Amendment right as a government employee. The case
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a fresh Ebola outbreak, and researchers are racing to stop it. Within days of the World Health Organization calling for an emergency, teams had already pinpointed the most promising drugs and vaccines. They are leaning on lessons from past crises—Eb
A federal jury in Spokane declared three local activists guilty of conspiracy after a heated confrontation with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last summer. The case stemmed from an attempt by ICE to move a group of detainees to a Tacoma center. Local residents gathered outside the
The next week brings two important gatherings in Amarillo that shine a light on local sports heroes. On June 7, the Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame will honor a new class of athletes and coaches. A ceremony at the Civic Center Grand Plaza kicks off at 2 p. m. , followed by a free reception. Four
Topps has been busy preparing a special 2026 baseball set that will celebrate its 75th year of card making. The highlight is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card, one of the most prized sports cards ever made. Instead of hiding it in a pack, Topps decided to keep the original card safe and offer a specia
Vinny Magliulo, who looks strikingly like the famous actor Robert De Niro, is set to be honored by the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame on August 7. The ceremony will take place in Circa’s Galaxy Ballroom, closing the four‑day BetBash 2026 event. Magliulo’s career began in a small Brooklyn town where
UMC Health System has just opened a new double‑helipad on the corner of 8th Street and Texas Tech Parkway, right next to its main Lubbock hospital. The move replaces the old single helipad that will no longer be used. The new landing pad lets helicopters land side by side, speeding up the time it
The Florida Special Olympics tennis event held at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona saw Team Sarasota shine, grabbing nine medals across different categories. Coaches Ron and Brenda Shields guided a group of nine athletes who all earned podium finishes: Dylan Mayes and Virginia Barakos took gold
The brand‑new PUBLIC West Hollywood hotel, created by famed entrepreneur Ian Schrager, will welcome guests on July 15. The property sits where the old Standard Hotel once stood at 8300 Sunset Boulevard, a location that was once the center of late‑90s Hollywood glamour. Instead of echoing past exc
