The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has reached a historic turning point after more than a century of advocacy, as the U.S. government has formally granted the tribe full federal recognition. The decision marks the culmination of a 137-year effort that began in the late nineteenth century and has significant
Investigators say a detailed Reddit post from an eyewitness became a decisive factor in identifying the suspect responsible for a deadly shooting at Brown University and the fatal killing of an MIT physics professor days later. Law enforcement affidavits outline how online community vigilance, combined with traditional investigative methods, helped
Jack Smith, the former special counsel appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice, defended his investigations into President Donald Trump during a closed-door appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, asserting that every prosecutorial decision he made was grounded exclusively in evidence and the rule of law. According to his prepared
President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, escalating his legal strategy against international media organizations and placing a major British public institution under scrutiny in a U.S. court. The lawsuit alleges that a documentary segment edited by the broadcaster presented a misleading and damaging
Growing Use of AI Detection Software in Classrooms The use of AI detection software in schools has expanded rapidly as educators attempt to respond to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence tools. Across middle schools and high schools, teachers are increasingly relying on automated systems that estimate the likelihood
The investigation into a deadly shooting at Brown University remains active as authorities confirmed that no suspect is currently in custody, intensifying concern across the campus and the broader Providence community. The attack occurred inside an academic building during final exams, a moment when campus foot traffic was unusually high
Digital Screening Set to Expand for Visa-Waiver Travelers The United States is preparing to introduce new requirements that would significantly expand the type of personal information collected from visitors who enter the country through the Visa Waiver Program. The proposal, currently open for public comment for 60 days, would require
High school students in Colorado are gaining real-world construction experience inside a 32,000-square-foot modular home factory designed to train the next generation of skilled workers while providing new housing opportunities for families in Boulder. The facility, funded by a $13 million investment that combined municipal resources with federal, state and
Federal Judge Halts Continued Federal Control Over California National Guard A federal court ruling delivered in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump Administration’s decision to extend federal control over the California National Guard, ordering that authority be returned to state leadership. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued a preliminary
A Century-Old Vision Behind a Millennia-Old Tradition Deep in the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, Washington, the largest nutcracker museum in the United States continues to thrive under the leadership of 101-year-old Arlene Wagner. Her museum houses more than 9,000 handcrafted nutcrackers, including pieces dating as far back as 200 A.D.
Primary elections in Minnesota and Wisconsin are set to become an important test of the Democratic Party’s direction ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Voters in both Midwestern states are choosing candidates in closely watched races that could help define how Democrats approach progressive politics, immigration and the fight
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is betting that artificial intelligence will create a huge new market for computing infrastructure. His latest move is not another chip launch. It is an attempt to bring Wall Street deeper into financing the machines that power AI. Nvidia announced partnerships with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield,
For filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, movies have always been more than entertainment. They were a way to explore the world, understand other cultures and discover the emotional experiences that connect people. Growing up in Maui with five siblings, Cretton says his mother limited their television time. Instead, the children created