Author: Brittany Mays

As the first anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing approaches, the accused is headed to court this week to try to block prosecutors from using certain evidence in the case. The case that stunned corporate and civic circles a year ago has moved from headline shock to technical legal battle. The man charged in the killing will appear before a judge in a hearing focused on whether key evidence can be admitted. Defense lawyers say portions of the prosecution’s case should be struck because of constitutional and procedural defects in the way investigators gathered materials. At the center of…

A brisk, flavorful look at the growing culture of pairing short runs with takeout food, where casual exercise and quick meals meet in public spaces and pop-up gatherings. People are increasingly combining short runs with grabbing prepared food, creating loosely organized outings that end with a shared meal. These events range from small groups meeting at a park to informal loops that stop by a favorite taqueria or food cart. The concept turns a simple errand into a social ritual that fits busy schedules and urban life. The basic idea is straightforward: run a set route, then enjoy a meal…

Kristi Noem said Sunday the Biden administration is squarely to blame for any vetting failures that occurred in resettling the Afghan refugee accused of shooting two Nation. Republican leaders are blunt: when federal resettlement programs let dangerous people slip through, it is the administration that bears responsibility. This story centers on an Afghan refugee who allegedly shot two people after resettlement, and the criticism from conservatives focuses on systemic failures. The claim is that national security was sacrificed to meet politically driven relocation goals. Critics point to rushed processing, incomplete background checks, and a chaotic withdrawal as the root causes…

The Supreme Court has a defining couple of weeks ahead of it, and the eyes of the country are watching how justices will handle cases that test the limits of the Constitution, administrative power, and basic liberties. The court’s calendar is stacked with decisions that could reshape how Americans experience government and law in everyday life. Conservative observers are particularly focused on whether the justices will curb agency overreach and restore clear, text-based limits on federal power. The coming rulings could either reinforce judicial restraint or signal continued tolerance for an expanding administrative state that sidelines voters and lawmakers. One…

The FDA now acknowledges at least 10 American children died “after and because of” receiving Covid-19 vaccines, according to a memo from agency officials that was reviewed by a national newspaper. Federal regulators have concluded that at least 10 children died in connection with Covid-19 vaccinations, and that finding is being described inside the agency as shocking and consequential. Agency leadership, led by Dr. Vinay Prasad, flagged the deaths in an internal memorandum that, for now, has not been posted publicly. Questions about vaccine safety for young people have been raised for years by parents and several physicians, and this…

A 12-year-old girl in Texas was playing at a creek on Thanksgiving when a sand bar collapsed and trapped her in a hole, but she was rescued without injury. The girl was at a creek in Texas on Thanksgiving when loose sand shifted beneath her feet and a sand bar gave way. Instead of a fall into open water, the collapse created a confined hole that held her fast until help arrived. Witnesses described a tense scene as family and bystanders called for and waited on emergency assistance. Local crews arrived quickly and worked to free the child without causing…

New research estimates a sizable portion of U.S. jobs can be automated, and this piece examines the findings, where the impacts will land, how employers and workers might respond, and what practical steps can ease the transition. The study shows that artificial intelligence is already able to replace 11.7% of the U.S. workforce, especially in finance, administration and professional services. That number is specific, and it highlights which white-collar functions face the earliest disruption. The figure sets a baseline for conversations about retraining and workplace redesign. Those sectors are heavy on routine data handling, paperwork and standard client interactions, which…

Ukraine’s use of homegrown naval drones to hit two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea marks a notable escalation in maritime operations and raises immediate concerns about shipping safety, environmental damage, and the evolving role of unmanned systems in coastal warfare. “Ukraine used domestically produced Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, an official from Ukraine’s security services told The Associated Press on Saturday.” The statement confirms a targeted use of small, locally developed unmanned surface vessels against commercial or auxiliary maritime assets. That action highlights how relatively low-cost technology can create…

A troubling shooting in Washington, D.C., has raised sharp questions about how an Afghan national who served alongside U.S. forces ended up in the United States under a program from the Biden administration, and it has prompted fierce reactions from Republican leaders demanding accountability. The attack left two members of the West Virginia National Guard critically wounded and one dead, and authorities have identified the suspect as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29. Early reports say he arrived in the United States in September 2021 under a resettlement program created during the Biden administration for Afghans who worked with U.S. forces. The suspect’s…

Perseverance’s microphone picked up electrical crackles on Mars, giving scientists a new, direct way to study Martian storms and atmospheric electricity. Scientists have discovered evidence of lightning on Mars through audio recordings captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover’s microphone, marking a groundbreaking find in planetary science. The recording offers the first clear acoustic sign that high-voltage discharges happen in the Red Planet’s thin air. That kind of firsthand sound gives researchers a different kind of data than the usual images and orbital measurements. The microphone aboard Perseverance, designed to record local sounds and rover activity, proved capable of catching transient electrical…