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Prosecutor's Case Still Open After War Crimes Accusations

March 23, 2026

The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor is facing serious misconduct claims, yet no final decision has been reached. Reports suggesting the allegations were dropped are incorrect, according to an internal memo. The prosecutor, who investigates war crimes and crimes against humanity, has st

politics

The Bible and politics: can they ever really mix?

March 23, 2026

Americans often argue about where faith fits into public life, but the Constitution is clear: no official religion can be forced on anyone. Thomas Jefferson wrote laws to protect this idea back in the 1700s. Yet today, some candidates blend their religious beliefs into campaign messages, claiming th

politics

When Beliefs Clash With Medical Care

March 23, 2026

A new law in Iowa lets health workers skip treatments they find morally wrong—even if patients depend on them. That’s a problem. Doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals shouldn’t pick and choose which medical care they provide based on personal beliefs. Medicine isn’t about individual comfort; it’s abou

science

Obesity Fight: Tiny Quercetin Boosts Health in Rats

March 22, 2026

Scientists tested a plant compound called quercetin and a special tiny version of it on rats that ate a very fatty diet. The goal was to see if these substances could stop the rats from gaining too much weight and keep their bodies healthy. The tiny version, called nanoquercetin, is designed t

politics

Hidden Meetings, Public Scrutiny: A Texas DA in the Hot Seat

March 22, 2026

The case that began with a 2020 protest in Austin is now stirring deeper questions about how prosecutors work. A district attorney, who won his position after a campaign promising to target police misconduct, faces pressure from local law‑enforcement groups to step down. The controversy centers on a

celebrities

The Empty Glow of Celebrity Admiration

March 22, 2026

People often look up to famous figures as if they hold all the answers. When a star becomes a role model, fans can feel a rush of excitement and pride. Yet this admiration sometimes masks how ordinary we all are, with our own doubts and worries. A celebrity’s success is usually the result of

weather

Heatwave in March: A New Record for the Southwest

March 22, 2026

The summer‑like temperatures that swept through the U. S. Southwest in March were far beyond what anyone could have predicted a few decades ago. Scientists who track extreme weather say that this level of heat would not be possible without the extra warmth added by human activity. Researchers fro

politics

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

March 22, 2026

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

politics

Senate Rejects Ban on Trans Athletes, Keeps Voting Bill in Flux

March 22, 2026

The Senate convened over the weekend to debate a wide-ranging voting bill that would tighten voter registration rules and mandate photo IDs at polling places. In a separate motion, the body also voted against an amendment that would bar transgender athletes from women's sports. The vote, 49‑41, kept

technology

Keeping AI Robots on Track: How KPMG Stops Them From Going Wild

March 22, 2026

KPMG is making sure that the AI helpers it uses stay safe and helpful. Instead of letting the robots run free, the firm sets strict rules about what they can do and how far they may go. Every AI helper gets a special ID card, so the company can see what it does and with whom it talks. The f