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Hidden Books Return Home

March 26, 2026

A group of rare books that once guided missionaries to China have finally made their way back to Italy. These volumes, dating from the 1500s and filled with early scientific ideas about stars, bodies, and machines, were kept in a large Jesuit archive in Rome. Between 1999 and 2002, about forty of th

politics

Tech Giants Team Up With Trump on New Science Council

March 26, 2026

The U. S. President has set up a new advisory board that brings together leaders from the worlds of crypto, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other high‑tech sectors. The council was revived in January 2025 by an executive order and will soon include up to 24 experts. Among the first hires

politics

Trump Picks Tech Titans for New Science Council

March 26, 2026

President Trump announced a fresh advisory group aimed at guiding U. S. policy on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The council, initially set to include 13 members, will later grow to a maximum of 24. Its co‑chairs are David Sacks, the former White House AI and crypto chief, and Mi

opinion

New Library? Time to Decide

March 26, 2026

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

politics

Short‑Term Rentals in New Franklin: A New Rule and Mixed Feelings

March 26, 2026

New Franklin City Council has just passed a new rule about renting homes for less than 30 days. The law says that any such rental must be at least 300 feet away from another short‑term rental. The vote was close, with four council members in favor and three against. The rule was debated for months.

opinion

Utah Faces a New Controversy Over ICE Detention Plans

March 26, 2026

The idea of building a huge ICE detention center near Salt Lake City has sparked worry among many people in Utah. The plan would hold 7, 000 to 10, 000 detainees in a building that is larger than the state’s whole prison system. It would be located about 9. 6 miles from Temple Square, a central spot

technology

A New Look at “Human in the Loop” and AI Safety

March 26, 2026

The idea that a person can simply watch over an AI system and stop it from doing something wrong has become popular in many companies. Companies that use AI for things like coding or customer service claim that a human will catch any mistakes before they cause problems. However, this belief can be

crime

Teen Charged With New Assaults After More Victims Step Forward

March 26, 2026

An 18‑year‑old from El Salvador has been arrested in Fairfax County, Virginia for touching female classmates without permission. Police first learned of the incidents on March 5 when Fairfax High School reported several assaults. A warrant was issued and the suspect turned himself in two days later.

politics

Grand Rapids Looks Ahead: Safety, Homes and New Projects

March 26, 2026

The mayor of Grand Rapids spoke about how the city is moving forward. He said that progress means keeping what works and adding new ideas. Crime has fallen in the last year. Shootings dropped 18 percent and stolen cars fell 27 percent. Police took away almost five hundred guns that people were no

science

Cannabis and Witness Accounts: What the Study Says

March 26, 2026

A new study looked at how people who smoke weed remember a crime video. The researchers used a special interview called the Sketch‑Cognitive Interview (Sketch‑CI). This method helps witnesses rebuild the scene in their mind. They wanted to see if being high when watching the video or when answering