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Grants frozen again: How federal cuts hit Indigenous research at UC Berkeley

May 11, 2026

Last month, federal officials hit pause on at least 18 research grants at UC Berkeley, despite a judge just months ago telling them to stop canceling grants. One of those frozen was a $1. 4-million project at the Lawrence Hall of Science that trains Ohlone youth to build mixed-reality exhibits about

technology

Claude’s Unexpected “Feelings” Spark Debate

May 10, 2026

The conversation started when a well‑known critic of religion sat down with an AI called Claude, made by Anthropic. He had spent years challenging faith and thought the machine would be a simple tool, not a thinker. After three days of dialogue, he felt the AI’s replies were surprisingly nuanc

politics

Mexico’s Crime‑Cutting Surprise

May 9, 2026

A new wave of hope has swept through Mexico as the nation’s daily murder rate fell by 41 % in the last year and a half. The drop follows President Claudia Sheinbaum’s bold plan to tackle organized crime, which mixes intelligence‑driven policing with community outreach. The numbers are striking: a 41

opinion

Reviving Akron’s Downtown: A Fresh Look at New Plans

May 6, 2026

Downtown Akron Partnership, founded over three decades ago, has kept its promise to build a lively city center. In 2018 it released a Vision + Redevelopment Plan that set clear goals for the next few years. The plan was built from community interviews, public meetings and online surveys, giving resi

politics

Colombia’s Election: A Left‑leaning Surge Faces a Split Opposition

April 27, 2026

Ivan Cepeda is leading the presidential race with 44. 3% support, a clear advantage over his rivals and a sign that the left‑wing coalition may keep its hold on power. The poll, conducted by Invamer and reported through Noticias Caracol and Blu Radio, surveyed 3, 800 people and has a margin of error

politics

Two Americans Die in Mexico: What Really Happened?

April 24, 2026

A recent accident in Mexico’s Chihuahua state has raised serious questions about a secret operation involving US officials. Two Americans—reportedly CIA officers—died when their car crashed while traveling with Mexican officials. The US government confirmed the deaths but avoided naming the agency t

crime

Traveling to Mexico Now: What You Need to Know

February 24, 2026

People plan spring break trips to warm places, but recent fighting in Mexico worries travelers. Usually cartel fights stay inside towns and don’t hurt tourists, yet this time they spread to major spots. Flights stopped in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, and the U. S. warned people to stay put near

politics

Mexico Stands by Cuba Amid U. S. Pressure

February 13, 2026

Two ships from Mexico arrived in Havana Harbor on a Thursday morning. They were loaded with supplies to help people in Cuba. This happened after the U. S. said it would punish countries that send oil to Cuba. One of the ships, the Papaloapan, had big packages on its deck. It sailed past the old El

politics

Cartel Drones Spark Tension Over Airspace

February 12, 2026

A sudden stop of flights at El Paso airport last night made clear how much cartels rely on cheap drones. The closure was blamed by U. S. officials on a drone that entered U. S. airspace from Mexico, but other sources say the real reason was a nearby test of a laser‑based anti‑drone system that co

health

When Doctors and CDC Don't See Eye to Eye on Vaccines

January 27, 2026

A shift is happening in pediatric care. Many doctors are choosing to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine schedule instead of the CDC's. This change comes after the CDC updated its guidelines this month. The AAP added a new RSV vaccine to its recommendations. The group is stickin