Jack Smith, a special counsel known for investigating former president Donald Trump, has resigned from his position at the Justice Department. This news comes before Trump is sworn in as president again. Smith finished his investigation into Trump's alleged role in the 2020 election interference. He
Did you know that scientists are using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to predict how well maize hybrids will perform? This method, called phenomic selection, could revolutionize hybrid breeding. Instead of genotyping thousands of parental lines, which is expensive, scientists are using NIR spectra
Former New York City mayor and attorney Rudolph Giuliani has found himself in legal trouble again. Last Friday, a federal judge declared him in contempt of court for continuing to defame two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss. Back in May, Giuliani, now 80, had agreed
The United States has set a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's president, after a controversial re-election. The Biden administration, which doesn't recognize Maduro's presidency, believes his rival, Edmundo González, won the vote. However, no evi
Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is in trouble again. A federal judge found him in contempt of court for the second time this week. This time, it's about his defamatory comments against two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. Just a few days ago, another judge held him
President Nicolás Maduro is set to continue his rule in Venezuela until 2031, following his inauguration on Friday. This comes despite widespread allegations that his opponent, Edmundo González, actually won the recent election. Many people in the capital, Caracas, protested against Maduro's new ter
In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump avoided any jail time, fines, or probation in his hush money case involving a payment to an adult film actress who claimed an affair with him. Though he was found guilty, he received an unconditional discharge just days before starting his second term. Pr
A big decision came from the federal appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday. They said the special counsel's report on Donald Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack can be made public. But, there's a catch. The lower court's three-day hold is still in place, giving Trump time to appeal to the S
Lebanon's parliament elected Joseph Aoun, the country's army commander, as president after a long presidential vacancy of over two years. The vote happened soon after a ceasefire ended a 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group. Aoun was backed by the U. S. and Saudi
Get ready, NYC parents! The time has come to make a real difference in your kids' education. This week, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos kicked off a unique opportunity for you to join local and citywide education councils. These panels play a major role in deciding school zoning, advising su
