A quiet ceremony at the White House marked a day set aside to honor families that have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented migrants. The event, called Angel Family Day, was announced by the president who also signed a proclamation designating February 22 as a day of remembrance. The
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
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
Jill Korsok is stepping down from her role as director of Orange Community Education and Recreation, or OCER, effective March 1. She says she wants to leave while the department is thriving, much like a popular show ending at its peak. Her decision comes after 33 years of work in recreation ac
Mice were trained to decide whether a picture meant “go” or “no‑go. ” Scientists recorded the electrical activity of single neurons in ten brain areas for weeks. They used ultra‑flexible wires that stayed attached to the mice’s heads, so they could watch how each region talked to the others du
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
Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th
The past year has seen science and medicine tangled in a web of political decisions that leave many questions unanswered. Governments have cut funding for research, sending scientists and universities into a crisis of trust and resources. Key agencies that once guided public health have been r
The day before his State of the Union speech, Donald Trump held a public ceremony that focused on families who lost loved ones to crimes allegedly committed by people without legal entry. The event was meant to support his push for stricter deportation rules, a topic that still energizes many of his
President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Monday, naming February 22 as “Angel Family Day. ” The day will pay tribute to families who lost loved ones in violent incidents linked to illegal migration. The choice of date honors Laken Riley, a 22‑year‑old nursing student from Georgia who wa
