Apr 24 3 ways scientists use math to help debunk UFO videos By Casey Kuhn Math, citizen science and the scientific method are all tools researchers use to investigate evidence of unidentified phenomena and reveal they may just have a down-to-earth explanation. Continue reading
Apr 24 Roommate of woman who alleges sex assault by Weinstein testifies in retrial By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Some witnesses are returning to the stand five years after testifying in the landmark #MeToo case. But prosecutors, some defense lawyers and the judge are different — and so are the contours of the testimony and evidence being elicited. Continue reading
Apr 24 ‘Overwhelming demand’ for Nintendo Switch 2 preorders creates frustrations for hopeful buyers By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press U.S. preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off shortly after the clock struck midnight Thursday. But chaos soon ensued amid high demand. Continue reading
Apr 24 Unemployment filings inch up as labor market remains strong despite downturn fears By Matt Ott, Associated Press U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn. Continue reading
Apr 24 New Jersey authorities charge man with arson, allege sparking of Pine Barrens fire By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the 19-year-old Waretown man faces aggravated arson and arson charges in the southern New Jersey wildfire. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 6:53 ‘Dignity is being compromised’: Democratic lawmakers visit students arrested by ICE By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens A group of Democratic members of Congress traveled to Louisiana to visit Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk at federal detention facilities as both face potential removal from the U.S. The Trump administration claims they're each a threat to national security. Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 6:16 Tesla revenue falls sharply as Musk faces political backlash By John Yang, Karina Cuevas, Azhar Merchant Elon Musk says he’ll scale back his time with DOGE and focus more of his time on Tesla. That announcement came as Tesla reported its net income plunged 71 percent and car sales revenue dropped 20 percent. Musk defended his… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 9:22 How Springfield and its Haitian immigrants are still dealing with election’s spotlight By Judy Woodruff, Mary Fecteau, Sarah Clune Hartman, Cali Steffenhagen During the campaign, Springfield, Ohio, became a flashpoint in the national conversation when Donald Trump and JD Vance amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants were abducting and eating pets. Months later, Springfield is reckoning with its turn in the spotlight… Continue watching
Apr 23 Wall Street rises as Trump softens tough talk on trade and Powell By Stan Choe, Associated Press U.S. stocks are rising after President Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. Continue reading
Apr 23 Palestinian man arrested during interview finalizing U.S. citizenship to remain in Vermont with hearing set for next week By Amanda Swinhart, Associated Press A Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza was arrested during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship. Continue reading