Alabama Judge Halts Warrantless ICE Raids
A federal judge in Alabama has ordered immigration authorities to stop conducting raids without a judicial warrant, a ruling that also covers Border Patrol operations in the state.
Tiny Winners: Nikon Contest Reveals Life Too Small to See
Nikon has announced the winners of its Small World in Motion competition, a video contest that captures the hidden movement of microscopic life. The footage reveals a world of wiggling, pulsing, and drifting organisms invisible to the naked eye.
Mexico, US Team Up to Stop Drug Cartel Drones
Mexican and US authorities are running a joint operation along the Tijuana–San Diego border to detect drones used by criminal groups. The effort targets devices that help cartels monitor law enforcement and smuggle people and drugs.
Judge Lets SpaceX Land Swap in Wildlife Refuge Proceed
A federal judge has temporarily approved a land exchange that would let SpaceX expand its Starbase rocket facility onto protected wildlife refuge land in South Texas.
Tech Giants Clash Over AI’s Human-Like Behavior
A public feud between two major tech companies has reignited debate over whether AI developers are training their systems to seem too human, raising concerns about deception and safety.
CDC: Teen Sadness, Suicidal Behavior Declining
A new national survey shows that teenagers' mental health has improved significantly since its lowest point during the pandemic, with fewer teens reporting persistent sadness or suicidal thoughts.
Tropical Storm Polo Could Strengthen Into Hurricane Near Mexico
Tropical Storm Polo is rapidly intensifying in the Pacific and could become a major hurricane by the end of the week, threatening Mexico's southwestern coast with heavy rain, dangerous surf and flooding.
US Steps Up Deportation Flights to Southern Mexico
The US government is sending growing numbers of deported Mexican nationals on direct flights to Tapachula, a city near Mexico's border with Guatemala, leaving many stranded and struggling to reach their home states.
David George Gordon, ‘The Bug Chef,’ Dies at 76
The author of 'The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook' turned insect eating into a lively culinary crusade, cooking tarantulas and crickets on television to promote bugs as sustainable food.
Warming Fueled Himalayan Flood Disaster, Study Finds
A new scientific report concludes that human-caused climate change played a major role in triggering deadly flooding in the Himalayas, as rising temperatures weakened the frozen ground and ice holding a mountainside together.