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Cacti Data Hub: One Place for Traits, Places, and Family History

March 7, 2026

A new online resource gathers a wide range of information on more than 1, 000 cactus species. The collection links physical traits, where each plant lives, the climates they occupy, and their evolutionary relationships. It also offers data on how large each species’ range is, the speed at which new

crime

Risk Scores Work for Men with Low IQ and Past Sexual Crimes

March 3, 2026

The use of risk calculators has become a standard part of how courts and treatment programs handle people who commit crimes. These tools were created in the 1990s and later, and they help decide sentences, therapy plans, and how to keep society safe after release. Most of these tools were made using

politics

Alaska Voters’ Privacy: A Big Question

March 3, 2026

The state of Alaska has long been known for its reliable elections, with both parties’ leaders keeping the process safe and honest. Yet recent events have shaken that trust. In December 2025, the lieutenant governor gave the federal Department of Justice access to private voter data—names, birth dat

politics

Gun Law and Marijuana: A Supreme Court Showdown

March 3, 2026

The United States Supreme Court is set to decide a case that mixes gun rights, drug use, and federal law. The dispute centers on a rule that makes it illegal for anyone who uses drugs to own a firearm, even if the weapon was bought legally. The case involves Ali Danial Hemani, who has been charged u

technology

Meta Targets “Celebrity‑Bait” Scams Across the Globe

February 27, 2026

Meta has taken legal action against three groups that ran deceptive ads using celebrity images and deep‑fake technology. The lawsuits were filed in Brazil, China, and Vietnam against operators who lured users worldwide with false promises about investments and health products. The Brazilian cases

politics

Missing Pages in the Epstein Files Raise Questions About Trump

February 24, 2026

A huge amount of Jeffrey Epstein’s paperwork has been made public, but a recent NPR probe shows that the Justice Department left out many pages. These missing documents include evidence about claims that former President Trump sexually abused a minor in the early 1980s. The Department of Justice did

politics

Lobbyist Lunches and a Clash Over Ethics Rules

February 24, 2026

The governor has taken aim at the state senator after learning he had not reported more than $4, 900 worth of meals and entertainment given by lobbyists. The money came from files that lobbyists must submit, but the senator’s yearly financial disclosure did not list these gifts. The governor’s spo

crime

A $1 Million Offer to Find Nancy Guthrie

February 24, 2026

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home on February 1 after a masked intruder tampered with a doorbell camera. The incident triggered an international search for the missing woman, who may or may not still be alive. Her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, posted a heartfelt video on Instagram in w

health

Metaflammation: The Hidden Link Between Heart and Hormone Health

February 24, 2026

Scientists have found that a special kind of inflammation, called metaflammation, connects heart problems with hormone disorders. This new view helps explain why people with diabetes often also get heart disease. Researchers searched medical databases for papers from 2010 to 2024. They found over t

crime

Masked Man Seen Near Nancy Guthrie’s Door Before Disappearance

February 24, 2026

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home after January 31. Authorities found a masked figure on doorbell footage taken the morning she was believed to have been taken. The FBI released photos and video showing a man tampering with the camera; he was described as 5‑9 to 5‑10 tall, average bui

Cacti Data Hub: One Place for Traits, Places, and Family History

Risk Scores Work for Men with Low IQ and Past Sexual Crimes

Alaska Voters’ Privacy: A Big Question

Gun Law and Marijuana: A Supreme Court Showdown

Meta Targets “Celebrity‑Bait” Scams Across the Globe

Missing Pages in the Epstein Files Raise Questions About Trump

Lobbyist Lunches and a Clash Over Ethics Rules

A $1 Million Offer to Find Nancy Guthrie

Metaflammation: The Hidden Link Between Heart and Hormone Health

Masked Man Seen Near Nancy Guthrie’s Door Before Disappearance

A $1 Million Offer to Find Nancy Guthrie