Brazil’s past under military rule wasn’t just about soldiers in the streets—it was also about scientists, teachers, and artists whose work threatened those in power. The government didn’t just disagree with their ideas; it tried to erase them. Fast forward to today, and similar battles play out glob
Paterson has seen fewer shootings and more cases solved over the last four years. In 2025, police closed 77% of nonfatal shooting cases with arrests, compared to just 20% in 2022. Homicide clearance rates also jumped from 39% to 69% in the same period. Fewer cases mean detectives can spend more time
Florida environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the planned construction of thousands of acres that could house tens of thousands of new homes and businesses. The land, once intended to stay open, is now threatened by the county’s planning board and commissions. Critics warn that unchecked
Teachers shape our kids’ futures. They work hard, often beyond the school day, and many feel overworked and underpaid. Nevada has tried to fix this by raising salaries. The result is a smaller number of teachers leaving and more people staying in classrooms. Still, the average pay is only about $53,
Bank of New York Mellon, trading under the ticker BK, has pushed past every previous peak in its share price. The stock jumped more than 68 % over the last year and recently hit an all‑time high of $130. 59 on April 14. Analysts from Barchart give the stock a full 100 % “Buy” rating, and its Trend S
The fight against esophageal cancer in South Africa is still fierce, with one type of the disease, squamous cell carcinoma, causing many deaths. A recent study from Johannesburg looked closely at how everyday choices and surroundings contribute to this problem. It highlighted that drinking alc
A dense fog warning has been issued for parts of northern Wisconsin and southern Minnesota, affecting several counties around the Lake Superior area. The advisory covers Carlton, South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties in Minnesota, as well as Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron
When photos of a sports reporter and an NFL coach surfaced, the public’s eye turned sharp. The images showed them together in a hotel resort, leading to questions about their relationship and the reporter’s professional boundaries. The buzz grew quickly, pushing the journalist to resign from her rol
A federal jury in Manhattan ruled that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster arm held a harmful monopoly over major concert venues. The decision came after four days of deliberation in a case brought by dozens of U. S. states that accused the duo of stifling competition and inflating ticket prices. The
Scientists use a method called hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry to study how proteins fold. When comparing two drug versions, they need a test that shows the samples are almost identical, not just different. A new approach called TOST uses two one‑sided tests to set limits of acce
