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.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), assured lawmakers during his Senate confirmation hearing that he would not restrict access to certain foods, including McDonald’s and Hostess Twinkies. Instead, he emphasized the importance of informing Americans about the health impacts of their dietary choices.
Whoopi Goldberg criticized White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on ABC’s The View Wednesday, arguing that she benefited from "wokeness" despite opposing it. Goldberg asserted that without the progressive policies she dismissed, Jean-Pierre wouldn’t have her current position.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced on Jan. 29 the historic appointment of Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court, making her the first Latina and Black justice in the state’s history.
