A powerful explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday morning resulted in one fatality, injured four people, and caused widespread property damage across several blocks. Authorities identified the main suspect, Guy Edward Bartkus, as the person who also died in the explosion. The 25-year-old California resident
Guy Joseph Guidry fondly remembers the moment he first encountered a bonsai tree three decades ago. He noticed a cluster of these miniature trees in his neighbor’s backyard in New Orleans. Neglected, the trees were adopted by Guidry, who became passionate about learning how to care for bonsai. Over the
The United States Supreme Court appeared divided on Thursday as justices spent over two hours debating how lower courts should manage rulings related to former President Donald Trump’s policy on birthright citizenship. The policy, introduced through an executive order, aims to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S.
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized judges he labels as “activists,” accusing them of obstructing his agenda. However, Trump is not the first U.S. president to express frustration with the judiciary. Since the country’s founding, various presidents have questioned court decisions, including those of the Supreme Court, when they
Taylor Carty, a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, has spent her life pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor. Inspired by the healthcare professionals who supported her, she was accepted in 2022 at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. However, her path to becoming
On Monday night, Newark Liberty International Airport’s airspace was monitored by as few as three air traffic controllers at a Philadelphia radar center, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is despite an agreement between the FAA and the air traffic controllers’ union that sets a target of 14
The Texas Lottery, one of the largest in the United States, is currently under significant scrutiny due to controversies involving major jackpots, multiple resignations of officials, and a ban on online ticket sales. The system, which generated over $8 billion in revenue in 2024 to fund public education in the
Republican lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are moving forward with a plan that could significantly change the federal student loan repayment system, affecting millions of borrowers. This proposal aims to replace most existing repayment plans with two basic options for new borrowers: making fixed monthly payments or adjusting payments based
During Teacher Appreciation Week, educators often receive gifts such as apples, mugs, and gift cards from students and their families. However, union leaders argue that, for many teachers, this outpouring of gratitude does not offset the financial challenges and pressures they face the rest of the year. For years, K-12
The United States Department of Transportation has unveiled a plan to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system, aiming for a complete overhaul within four years. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the initiative, which involves a multibillion-dollar investment to replace outdated technology currently used by air traffic controllers. The project
Overall prices show minimal movement in MayThe pace of inflation in the U.S. stayed mostly unchanged last month, as recently imposed tariffs have yet to significantly impact retail costs. In May, consumer prices were 2.4% higher than a year earlier, showing only a modest rise from April’s annual rate. Between
The U.S. Department of Justice has requested that the state of Colorado provide all records related to the 2024 federal elections and preserve any remaining documentation from the 2020 election. The broad nature of the request has raised concerns among election officials and experts about its purpose and potential implications.
In the polar night of the Norwegian Arctic, when the sun never rises above the horizon, researcher Emma Vogel captured an image that has gained recognition for its scientific and visual value. Vogel, a spatial ecologist at the University of Tromsø, was awarded in a “Scientist at Work” photo contest