The Senate convened over the weekend to debate a wide-ranging voting bill that would tighten voter registration rules and mandate photo IDs at polling places. In a separate motion, the body also voted against an amendment that would bar transgender athletes from women's sports. The vote, 49‑41, kept
The idea of putting astronauts into a deep sleep or freezing them sounds like something out of a movie, but scientists are taking it seriously. In the story of “Project Hail Mary, ” a teacher wakes up on a ship miles away from Earth, but that fictional scene is just the tip of the iceberg when it co
In the western part of Sudan’s Darfur region, a recent attack on a teaching hospital resulted in at least 64 deaths, including more than a dozen children, according to the World Health Organization. The strike also wounded around 89 people and left the facility unable to operate, officials noted on
This week brings a mix of fresh films, music and games that you can stream on your favorite devices. A special celebrating the 20th anniversary of a famous teen show will appear on Disney+. Miley Cyrus returns for music, clips and an interview. Netflix offers its first Major League Baseball ga
Polymarket turned a bar close to the White House into a temporary arena for its prediction platform. The space, called “The Situation Room, ” was open only for one weekend. Inside, rows of televisions lined the walls and hung above the bar. They broadcast live news feeds and financial tickers, keepi
The New York state budget, originally set at $263 billion by Governor Kathy Hochul, has just received a significant upgrade from the lawmakers in Albany. Democratic members of both houses have passed resolutions that inject several new spending projects into the plan, pushing the total amount higher
The first sign of spring is the day the sun sits squarely over the equator, giving us almost equal daylight and night. In 2026 this happens on March 20 at 7:46 a. m. PST, marking the official start of astronomical spring for the northern hemisphere. Meteorologists, however, begin their calendar on M
A 42‑year‑old former teacher named Cody A. Davis has had his teaching credentials pulled by the state’s education office. He is currently on trial and has denied every charge against him. Davis kept his license active since 2008, but investigators found he stopped teaching about a year ago. The sta
A new flag‑football tournament has grabbed headlines, pulling together a mix of sports icons and internet personalities. The event, originally slated for Saudi Arabia, was moved to Los Angeles just weeks before it kicks off. Its schedule includes a draft where celebrities such as Logan Paul and form
Shane McClanahan is finally stepping back onto the mound for a real game after months of watching from the sidelines. Last spring, he pitched five clean innings against the Red Sox, only to face a sudden setback—a strange triceps nerve issue that wiped out his entire 2024 season. This year, he’s det
