The debate over funding for border security has left Congress at a standstill. Senate Republicans are pushing a plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security running, but Democrats have held back on negotiations for weeks. One senator from Kansas, who works on budget and tax issues, says the dela
A major investment firm just placed a big wager on a company most people don’t know much about. Jana Partners recently revealed it now owns 5. 4 million shares—worth about 5% of Alkami Technology. That’s according to a report filed with regulators on a recent Wednesday. The New York-based firm didn’
Scientists found a protein in farmed tilapia that acts like an infection alarm. Called IRF5, it helps fish cells recognize threats like viruses and bacteria. When attackers show up, IRF5 gets more active in the fish’s head kidney—a place where immune cells are stored. This isn’t just some minor reac
A decade after its last episode aired, a smart crime series is back in the spotlight. The show centers on Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, a sharp investigator played by Gillian Anderson, who tracks a serial killer in Belfast. Unlike most crime dramas, this one shows the killer from the start
Many women who move to Thailand for work endure violence that stays mostly unseen. These women often come from poorer countries hoping for better pay, only to face abuse that can scar them physically and emotionally. A recent study dug into how common this violence is, what kinds of support these wo
The final seconds of the NCAA tournament saw a freshman from Connecticut hit a buzzer‑beating shot that sent his squad to the Final Four, while a Duke player’s tears revealed how deep emotions run in college hoops. This spectacle shows that money and new rules haven’t killed the excitement of March
Apple TV is busy this month with fresh drama, comedy, a dark comedy film and even some family‑friendly fantasy. The schedule starts with “Your Friends & Neighbors” season two, where the suburban thief’s life unravels after a mysterious new neighbor arrives. Next up on April 10 is the film “Outcome,
Google has unveiled its latest AI video model, Veo 3. 1 Lite, which promises lower prices and easier access for developers compared to OpenAI’s recently discontinued Sora project. The move comes after a week when OpenAI decided to drop its own video‑generation tool, leaving a gap in the market. D
A special kind of crystal, made from both organic and inorganic parts, can change how it interacts with light when squeezed. Scientists usually expect that squeezing such materials will weaken their ability to produce a second‑harmonic signal, a process where incoming light doubles its frequency. Th
A political consultant from Annapolis, known for working with Republicans like former Gov. Larry Hogan, has been charged by federal authorities. The indictment says he took money from at least one elected official and a community group to buy a yacht. The case lists six criminal counts: three for
