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Mar 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

North Texas hits new heat peak as old records crumble

Sunday turned into a scorcher for Dallas-Fort Worth when temperatures at the airport hit 94°F at 4 p. m. , officially beating the previous high set way back in 1934 and matched in 1995 by just one degree. The earlier weekend forecasts had predicted Friday and Saturday would also smash records, yet b

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Mar 23 2026WEATHER

A warm surprise in March: how one weekend changed the season

Last weekend felt more like spring had already arrived, with temperatures jumping well above normal for this time of year across Wisconsin. In Eau Claire, the thermometer hit 75 degrees, the first time it’s crossed 70 since last fall. That break in warmth came unusually late in the year, after a str

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

The Bible and politics: can they ever really mix?

Americans often argue about where faith fits into public life, but the Constitution is clear: no official religion can be forced on anyone. Thomas Jefferson wrote laws to protect this idea back in the 1700s. Yet today, some candidates blend their religious beliefs into campaign messages, claiming th

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Mar 23 2026CRIME

Mail carrier's rough push sparks debate over motives and police response

A mailman in Rockland County recently made headlines after shoving a four-year-old Jewish boy in a way that sent the child tumbling to the sidewalk. Local police have decided not to label the incident a hate crime, stating that the boy's religion wasn't a factor. The mailman, identified as a 39-year

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Mar 22 2026SCIENCE

New Pathways for Surgeons Who Want to Do Science

Getting a research grant is hard work, and even harder after recent changes in federal rules. When a surgeon wins the money, it feels like a big win for their career and school. But winning is just the first step; actually doing the science and keeping the budget in check can be tricky. The good ne

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Mar 22 2026WEATHER

Sunny Day Ahead, Storms Loom After Night

Washington, D. C. will enjoy a warm Sunday that is almost 25 degrees above the usual for this time of year, but it won’t break any records. Temperatures will climb to the upper 70s and lower 80s, with the Shenandoah Valley seeing highs close to 90 degrees. The city’s all‑time high, set in 1907, is 9

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Mar 22 2026WEATHER

Heatwave in March: A New Record for the Southwest

The summer‑like temperatures that swept through the U. S. Southwest in March were far beyond what anyone could have predicted a few decades ago. Scientists who track extreme weather say that this level of heat would not be possible without the extra warmth added by human activity. Researchers fro

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Mar 22 2026FINANCE

Leapmotor’s Stock Gains New Buy Ratings Amid Strong Earnings

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. , Ltd. Class H has recently attracted fresh interest from several analysts, boosting its appeal to investors. A China Renaissance analyst kept a Buy recommendation and set a target price of HK$79, suggesting confidence in the company’s future prospects. Earlier this

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

British Minister Says Trump Is Free to Make His Own Decisions About Iran

The UK’s Housing Secretary, Steve Reed, told Sky News that President Trump is on his own when he warned Iran it could face a serious attack on its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully opened within two days. Reed added that Britain will not let itself be pulled into a conflict over

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

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