In a surprising move, President Trump ended the tenure of several scientists on the National Science Board (NSB), the independent group that helps steer the nation’s $9 billion basic science agency. The dismissal came via a terse email from the White House, thanking them for service and ending their
In 2026, movies and shows that mix space adventures with classic cowboy vibes dominate the screen. The big name leading this trend is Star Wars, which has long blended frontier justice with alien worlds. A new film called “The Mandalorian and Grogu” brings the franchise back to theaters after
In a quiet Florida gathering, former President Trump took the stage to champion a new crypto bill that would bring more rules into the digital currency world. He spoke for about 45 minutes, covering everything from AI to his own sneaker line, and even mentioned the US’s plans for peace talks in Iran
In the waters off Dagestan, a silent crisis is unfolding. Local fishermen have turned to sneaky tactics to catch sturgeons, a species already pushed toward the brink. Researchers set out to uncover why these illegal hunts keep growing even as government rules tighten. They spoke with 53 fishe
In a surprising turn, the mixed‑martial‑arts fighter Arman Tsarukyan stepped away from his usual fight scene to accept a special award in Los Angeles. The city council presented him with the “Person of the Year” certificate during an Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall. Tsa
In Idaho, a new initiative aims to bring abortion back into the state’s legal framework up to fetal viability and in emergencies. Surveys show that about 60 % of residents support the measure, yet only a quarter back the current ban. The law that forbids abortion has pushed doctors out of town and f
In a small Texas town, authorities detained a 27‑year‑old substitute teacher on charges of an improper relationship with a student. The arrest, made by the Llano County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division, classifies the offense as a second‑degree felony. The teacher worked for the Llano Indep
In Milan suburbs, Diego Di Franco stands out—not because he’s a father, but because he posts daily updates about parenting online. While Italy’s parliament rejected a bill to match maternity and paternity leave in February, fathers like him are quietly reshaping fatherhood norms through social media
In April, a conservative group filed a second civil rights complaint against a Los Angeles school program designed for Black students, claiming the district still gives race-based advantages despite saying it ended that practice. The U. S. Department of Education’s civil rights office recently agree
India’s finance chief believes the country’s market watchdog should team up more with foreign regulators and lean on AI to handle cyber threats. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, she argued that clearer frameworks shared worldwide would make foreign investors more comfortable putting money into India’
