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Education Department hangs banner of Charlie Kirk

The Department of Education hung a banner of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside its headquarters as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Kirk was publicly assassinated on the campus of Utah Valley University last year by 22-year-old Tyler

Maersk suspends vessel transit through Strait of Hormuz

Maersk, the major container shipping company, said Sunday it was halting passage through the Suez Canal and the narrow Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf, next to Iran, for "safety" reasons. The Danish group was the latest of several shipping groups to make similar announcements

Curiosity studies nodules on Mars boxwork formations

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover discovered these bumpy, pea-sized nodules while exploring a region filled with boxwork formations—low ridges standing roughly 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) tall with sandy hollows in between. This mosaic is made up of 50 individual images taken by

Vance’s war on Medicaid fraud risks blowback for GOP

Vice President Vance began his new role leading the Trump administration's war on fraud with a bang this week by announcing a nearly $260 million moratorium on Medicaid funding for Minnesota. Strategists on both sides of the political spectrum say the campaign carries risks

What’s Coming to Disney+ in March 2026

Disney+ is stepping into March with a packed lineup of premieres, returning favorites and major live sports. March kicks off with the premiere of “Vet Detective” and “The Secret Agent.” Later on, ESPN broadcasts events begin, including the Men and Women’s college basketball

Women more likely to choose wine from female winemakers

Promoting women's ownership in wineries can boost sales among the largest group of U.S. wine consumers, who happen to be women. Messages like "proudly made by a woman winemaker" increased women's intentions of purchasing wines, particularly when the label's artwork reinforced