Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained the superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools system. The agency said he’s been living and working without proper authorization. Superintendent detained Immigration officials said Dr. Ian Roberts had received a deportation order from a court in May 2024. They said Roberts, who was born in Guyana, […]
Protest at Illinois ICE facility draws tear gas, accusations of violence
The Department of Homeland Security said more than 200 protesters blocked a gate at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in a Chicago suburb on Friday. Another 30 people went to a different gate, allegedly trying to enter federal property illegally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a press release. Federal agents […]
Predicting weather isn’t an exact science. Here’s why many forecasts miss
Weather forecasters were preparing. They knew severe storms would hit Rochester, Minnesota, and the surrounding areas in the late-night hours long after the summer sun set on July 28. “That’s kind of the worst-case scenario for meteorologists, when you have these strong thunderstorms capable of producing 80 to 90 mph winds and spin-up tornadoes,” KTTC […]
Habit vs. intention: How much of human behavior is conscious decision-making?
Do you ever walk into a room, only to completely blank on why you’re there? That could be because, according to a new study, 65% of our actions are the result of habitual behaviors, as opposed to intentional motives. A team of researchers from the U.S., U.K. and Australia devised a novel way to determine […]
Researchers detail habits that could prevent cognitive decline
Around 7.2 million Americans are currently estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease,and experts such as those at the National Health Institute say that number could grow to 13.8 million by 2060. As researchers say that indicates clinicians will face “major challenges” in coming years, they are urging people to take a closer look into the lifestyle […]
NYC shooter who targeted NFL HQ had CTE: Medical examiner
The man who opened fire in the NFL’s New York City headquarters in July was found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as CTE, the NYC medical examiner’s office confirmed Friday. The shooter killed four people, including a New York Police Department officer. CTE is a serious, progressive brain disease caused by repeated head […]
Return-to-office policies raise questions over productivity, employee retention
Many companies are revisiting return-to-office mandates, citing data that suggests in-person work leads to better outcomes. Earlier this month, Microsoft announced all of their employees will begin working at least three days a week in the office starting in February of 2026. A 2024 study of S&P 500 firms found that return-to-office policies frequently followed […]
Sam Altman predicts AI will outsmart humanity by 2030
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expects artificial intelligence to clear a historic hurdle in less than five years. The ChatGPT founder predicted artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence by 2030. In an interview with the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network this week, Altman said the strides made by machine intelligence in the last three years have […]
Trump announces plans to deploy troops, ‘protect’ ICE in ‘war ravaged’ Portland
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his administration’s plans to deploy federal troops in Portland, Oregon, calling the city “War ravaged.” Portland would become the third U.S. city to see a federal troop deployment, following similar moves in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., over the summer. ‘Protecting war ravaged Portland’ In a Saturday post to […]
