Stranded astronauts recovered from ocean after splashdown
A shuttle containing four astronauts, including two from NASA who were stranded in space for nine months, has been safely recovered from the Pacific Ocean.
Day: March 19, 2025
Trump not in contempt in Seattle Children’s gender-affirming care case, judge says
The Trump administration will not be held in contempt after it canceled a research grant at Seattle Children’s, a federal judge decided Monday.
Fearing DOGE cuts, consultants try to woo the man in charge of their federal contracts
Executives at the biggest management consulting firms are trying to shield billions of dollars in federal contracts from cuts by the Trump administration.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza: beginning of a “larger campaign”?
Mouin Rabbani, Middle East analyst, breaks down Israel’s latest airstrikes on Gaza.
Community Notes, on X and now rolling out on Meta’s services, fall short of stopping misinformation; removing rewards for posting misinformation would help more (Bloomberg.com)
Bloomberg.com:
Community Notes, on X and now rolling out on Meta’s services, fall short of stopping misinformation; removing rewards for posting misinformation would help more — The crowdsourced fact-checking system, which Meta adop…
US teen charged with murder in allegedly deliberate hit-and-run
New Mexico police say bicyclist was hit on video from inside a stolen car and boy, 13, believed to be the driverA 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder in an allegedly deliberate hit-and-run of a bicyclist that was recorded on video from inside …
Deportations: Contempt for court system
Re: “Deportations bring showdown with judicial branch closer” (March 17, A5) and “Former UW fellow deported” (March 17, Nation & World): It now appears that the latest high-profile Trump administration deportations may create a constitutional crisi…
US Releases Redacted Documents In Prince Harry Immigration Case
The U.S. government released documents related to a court battle over Prince Harry’s 2020 visa application on Tuesday but redacted large portions, saying it had a duty to protect his privacy and there was no evidence he received special treatment.
Minnesota Senate Republicans call on GOP colleague to resign after prostitution arrest
Fellow Republicans are calling on a Minnesota state senator to resign after police in suburban Bloomington arrested him for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution.
Grandfather killed in McDonald’s shootout while buying Happy Meals for his grandkids
Jorge Arbaiza, 61, walked into restaurant in Houston to pick up meals when two groups inside got into fight