A high-profile court case kicked off this week in Northern Ireland, putting a former political leader under scrutiny for claims dating back decades. Jeffrey Donaldson, once a familiar name in local and national politics, now stands accused of serious offenses that he firmly denies. The charges inclu
New York and New Jersey aren’t waiting around to see if ticket buyers get what they paid for at next year’s World Cup. The state attorneys general have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing system after fans flagged issues like seats not matching what they bought. The probe focuses on matc
A group of over 600 UC professors, mostly from math departments, recently sent a letter urging the university system to bring back SAT or ACT scores for STEM admissions. They argue that without these tests, they’re seeing more students struggle with basic math in college courses. Some first-year cal
In early 2025, a federal appeals court sent a major fluoride case back to the lower court—not because fluoride was proven safe, but because the judge broke a rule on how evidence should be handled. The dispute started in 2016 when health advocacy groups sued the EPA, claiming fluoride in drinking wa
This year’s standout young researchers and entrepreneurs in Asia are tackling big challenges in science and healthcare. Their work spans from decoding brain signals to designing AI tools that respect privacy. Some, like Hikari Okita, dive deep into genetics, studying xeno-nucleic acids (XNA). Unlike
Science used to pride itself on clean, clear answers built from careful comparisons and strict controls. But one study on memory complaints across different groups shows how messy reality can be when we strip away too much context. Researchers matched participants on nearly every possible variable—a
A New York night turned into a runway of sorts when celebrities dropped by Longchamp’s SoHo store for a special party. The event celebrated Jeremy Scott’s two-decade run redesigning the brand’s classic foldable bag, the Le Pliage. The twist? A drone showed up to deliver the newest design—a bright ba
Los Angeles voters face a big choice this year. The mayor’s race has turned into a messy three-way fight. Current leader Karen Bass is trying to hold on, but two challengers are breathing down her neck. Spencer Pratt, better known for his reality show antics, is one of them. His team claims his fame
A giant albino buffalo in Bangladesh almost became a holiday meal—until the internet stepped in. The animal, weighing close to 700 kilograms and standing out with its pale fur and light-colored mane, was already tagged for Eid al-Adha, a festival where animals are traditionally sacrificed. But just
France and Norway just announced they’ll talk about France protecting Norway with its nuclear weapons if needed. This new idea shows how European countries are trying to depend less on the U. S. for their safety. For years, Norway trusted NATO and America’s nuclear shield. Now, it’s looking closer
