America’s STEM students are falling into an ‘AI dependence spiral’
Science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, are all fields that rely on critical thinking. But a new study revealed that many STEM students may be losing those skills due to their use of artificial intelligence. A new study from Oregon State University shows that significant use of generative AI tools in STEM fields isn’t […]
Hormuz fighting resumes as ceasefire falters; Secret Service shoots suspect in DC
Ceasefire lines blur in the Strait of Hormuz as fresh fighting erupts again. The U.S. and Iran edge closer to confrontation, with shipping and energy markets watching closely. Plus, another shooting near the National Mall puts the Secret Service back in the spotlight. And a federal judge apologizes in court to the suspect in the […]
What we know about the Secret Service shooting near the White House
Secret Service officers shot an armed man near the White House on Monday after he fled from officers and fired in their direction, according to Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn. A 15-year-old bystander was also struck but did not suffer life-threatening injuries. Quinn said investigators believe the suspect shot him. The shooting happened around […]
Shocking video shows moment plane clips truck on New Jersey Turnpike
New dashcam video shows the moment of impact when a United Airlines plane clipped a bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. It happened as the plane was attempting to land at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday. Video from inside the truck shows the driver singing along to a song on the radio just moments before the Boeing […]
Most Americans see Iran war a mistake; Trump signals openness to DeSantis role in Cabinet
In this Media Miss Minute, we’re two months into the Iran war and most Americans say it has been a mistake. Plus, will Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis be the next well-known Republican to join President Donald Trump’s Cabinet? Media Miss by the right: Public opinion turns on Iran war More than two months into the […]
WHO warns of human spread as hantavirus strands cruise ship passengers
A cruise ship remains anchored off West Africa after a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people and sickened others on board. Now, health officials are investigating whether the virus may have spread between passengers. The MV Hondius is currently off the coast of Cape Verde with roughly 150 people on board, including 17 […]
Meta announces new age-verification safeguards, but the kids aren’t having it
Meta says it’s going to start using artificial intelligence to remove people under 13 from its sites and services. But the kids? They’re drawing on mustaches in hopes of bypassing age restrictions. The changes — and efforts to circumvent them — come as Meta faces a youth-harm trial in New Mexico, where officials are seeking […]
Court fast-tracks Louisiana redistricting, spurring moves in Tennessee, Alabama
The Supreme Court on Monday moved to immediately finalize its ruling striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, a step that cleared the way for new district lines and set off swift redistricting efforts across the South ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court granted a request to issue its judgment without waiting the usual 32 […]
Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel’s nukes
More than two dozen House Democrats want the Trump administration to break with decades of silence on Israel’s undeclared nuclear weapons program, arguing that the war in Iran has made the policy harder to sustain. In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, 29 lawmakers led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, asked Secretary of State […]
