A group of kids at a school in eastern France recently spotted something odd beside their playground: a skeleton standing upright inside a shallow pit. This find adds to several similar bodies that have been unearthed in the city of Dijon, each positioned sitting with its back to an eastern wall and

Trump’s Trip Postponed as U. S. , China Tangle Over Hormuz and Iran

The United States has pushed back a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing concerns over the ongoing conflict in Iran and the need to address a stalled passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move shows that Washington may have overestimated its influence in a region where Chin

Weekend Highlights: Fair, Festival and Arts in Arkansas

The 53rd Territorial Fair opens Saturday from ten to four on the historic Arkansas Museum grounds. A partnership with the Quapaw Nation showcases native traditions and early settlers. Visitors can learn how to dry, pound, and cook corn while playing dice games and running foot races. Crafts include

Britain Boosts Gulf Support After Iran’s Drone Strikes

British forces have stepped up their help for Gulf allies facing new threats from Iran. The UK announced it will buy more lightweight missiles to strengthen air defence for both its own troops and regional partners. British fighter jets have already intercepted Iranian drones, but the navy faced c

Argentina Cuts Ties With WHO to Claim Health Independence

Argentina has officially ended its membership in the World Health Organization, a move announced by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno after the government had notified the UN a year earlier. The decision follows President Javier Milei’s pledge to protect “health sovereignty, ” which he says was compromi

Malaria Makes Worms More Productive

In tropical regions, millions of people carry intestinal worms that can linger for years and cause serious health problems. When these worm infections overlap with malaria, the outcome is not simply additive; one disease can change how the other behaves inside the host. Researchers used mice to stu

Risk of Chikungunya Returns to French Polynesia

The chikungunya virus has come back in some overseas areas of France and on the mainland, which worries health officials about a possible spread to French Polynesia. Scientists studied how people mix in the islands and found that certain patterns could let the virus travel more easily. For exa

Ready for March Madness 2026? Play, Win, and Watch the Action

The 2026 NCAA Tournament brackets are out, giving fans a new reason to get excited. Duke tops the men’s list while UConn leads the women’s, both expected to be hot picks in any office pool. If you want to join the fun, CBS Sports offers free bracket pools on its website and app where friends, family

Syria Plans to Clean Up Chemical Weapons

Syria has announced a new plan to remove chemical weapons that were used during its civil war. The government says it will work with several countries, including the United States and European nations, to find and destroy all remaining stockpiles. The effort will be overseen by the Organisation for

Sunny Shift Ahead: D‑FW Heads Toward Early Summer Heat

The Dallas‑Fort Worth area is set to leave its cold March spell behind and step into a warmer, sunnier period. Wednesday’s temperature is expected to climb to 78°F, noticeably above the typical mid‑March average of around 70°F. The heat is only getting stronger, with Thursday projected to hit 89°F a