September 27, 2025

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, […]

September 27, 2025

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 […]

September 27, 2025

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 […]

September 27, 2025

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 […]

September 27, 2025

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 […]

September 27, 2025

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 […]

September 27, 2025

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 […]

September 27, 2025

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 […]

September 27, 2025

Alaskans will get $1,000 checks in October. This is why

Alaska residents are set to get $1,000 checks sent to them beginning next week. It all stems from the Alaska Permanent Fund, which was created through an amendment to the state’s constitution in 1976. The amendment makes it so at least 25% of “all mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, federal mineral revenue sharing […]

September 27, 2025

Rory McIlroy hurls expletive at rowdy Ryder Cup crowd; Europe takes lead

Team USA captain Collin Morikawa said before the opening of the 2025 Ryder Cup that he hoped American golf fans would bring “absolute chaos” to Bethpage Black this weekend. Judging from European captain Rory McIlroy’s expletive-laden outburst Saturday morning, the fans delivered.  Team Europe is comfortably leading the Americans in Saturday play. McIlroy and company […]