A 16‑year‑old boy is now facing a homicide charge in the death of an 18‑year‑old girl who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship. The case is tangled in a custody dispute between the boy’s father, Thomas Hudson, and Anna Kepner’s parents. The charges were announced in a court filing on February 20
WWE fans are buzzing because the legendary Undertaker has shown up backstage in Atlanta for Monday Night RAW on February 23. The show is already set to honor AJ Styles, a wrestler who grew up in Georgia and whose return after a loss at the 2026 Royal Rumble is highly anticipated. WrestleVotes
The United States lost an important diplomatic link after its ambassador to Paris failed to attend a crucial meeting with French officials. The event was set to address the U. S. response to the death of a far‑right activist, Quentin Deranque, who was killed during a protest in Lyon. The ambassador’
Parents across Texas are lining up to send their children into a new state‑run program that lets them pick schools beyond their local district. The system, called Texas Education Freedom Accounts, launched with a $1 billion seed fund and has already received more than 118, 000 applications. The dead
The U. S. Department of Education has begun handing over parts of its work to other federal bodies, a move that aims to reduce the size and reach of the education agency. Two new agreements were announced, each giving a different department specific duties that used to belong to Education. One part
The Tigers kicked off their spring season in a bright orange uniform, but so did the visiting Orioles. At Publix Field in Lakeland, Florida, both teams wore similar colors that made it hard to tell who was batting and who was fielding. Despite the color confusion, the game ended in a 4‑4 tie, mar
A decade ago, a young actress stepped into the shoes of Becky Conner on a beloved comedy show. She found herself in an environment that felt more like a high‑pressure laboratory than a friendly set. The atmosphere was charged, and tensions ran deep among writers and the show’s co‑creator. The actre
Water is a precious resource, and scientists are working hard to make filters that can clean it faster and more reliably. One type of filter, called a nanofiltration membrane, is especially good at separating useful molecules from waste. The key to making these membranes work well lies in the tiny b
February 23 marks a special day for many actors, singers and musicians. The birthday list is packed with familiar names that have entertained audiences in film, television and music. At the top of the list is Kristin Davis, who turns 61 today. She made a memorable appearance in the 2006 remake of
The new Focus Issue on molecular microbiology is a celebration of science that improves health. Here are some standout papers from the recent archive that show how basic research can lead to real benefits for people. First, a study revealed how tiny changes in bacterial DNA help microbes survi
