On Wednesday, Hamas declared its plans to release eight hostages on Thursday, including three Israelis—two women and an 80-year-old man—and five Thai nationals.
A new investigation by The Maine Wire has uncovered evidence that noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, have been voting in Maine elections since 2016. The report suggests that as many as 40% of noncitizens living in the state may have cast ballots or had ballots cast in their names in 2024.
A sexual assault involving students in a central Illinois community has sparked legislative action. State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is pushing for stronger school policies after discovering that the student responsible for the assault was allowed to remain in class.
Enrollment has increased at three state universities in western North Carolina, which were severely impacted by Hurricane Helene last fall. Appalachian State University, the University of North Carolina Asheville, and Western Carolina University all reported higher student enrollment compared to last spring, according to the UNC System.
Actor Anthony Mackie is facing backlash after making remarks suggesting that “America” should not be part of Captain America’s representation. Following swift criticism, the Captain America: Brave New World star attempted to clarify his statement on Instagram—but for many, the damage was already done.
New York City Councilman Robert Holden called on the Trump administration Tuesday to pursue criminal charges against Democratic officials who obstruct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Speaking on Newsmax, Holden accused fellow Democrats of undermining law enforcement efforts and prioritizing political agendas over public safety.
Chinese scientists have successfully engineered mice with two male parents using genetic manipulation, raising ethical and scientific concerns. The experiment, which involved altering embryonic stem cells, resulted in significant developmental abnormalities, with most mice dying before reaching adulthood.
President Donald Trump has called upon SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to expedite the return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024. The astronauts were initially part of a Boeing Starliner test flight intended to last only eight days. However, due to technical issues with the Starliner capsule, including helium leaks and thruster problems, their return has been significantly delayed.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is moving forward with plans to build a long-delayed power distribution station in Pacific Palisades. The proposed site, situated between residential homes and a local elementary school, has faced community opposition for decades.
