On Thursday night, March 13, Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry hit a milestone that may never be matched. He has made 4,000 three-point shots in his 16-year NBA career, and he’s not done yet. Number 4,000 was one of just two three-point shots Curry had in a win over the Sacramento Kings. When it…

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched successfully Friday evening, March 14, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The vessel will go to the International Space Station (ISS) to rescue two astronauts stranded in space since June 2024. The mission, which was initially delayed earlier this week due to a hydraulic system issue, had been scrubbed 15…

A new government-funded study is examining the health effects of ultraprocessed foods. Participants are being paid $5,000 to follow a diet heavy in processed items like chicken nuggets. The Associated Press got an exclusive look into the study conducted at a government research facility. Its goal is to understand how these foods impact overall health.…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of a second Columbia University student allegedly involved in pro-Palestinian protests on campus last spring. Meanwhile, another student self-deported after her visa was revoked for similarly participating in protests. Federal immigration officers took Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian from the West Bank, into custody after she overstayed…

The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in U.S. schools, announcing more than 50 universities are now under investigation for alleged racial discrimination. The push comes after the Department of Education warned schools and colleges a month ago to end DEI programs or face loss of federal…

Democratic senators are calling on the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) to investigate Elon Musk for potentially violating federal ethics laws. The senators said Musk’s participation in a Tesla promotional event with President Donald Trump at the White House violated rules prohibiting endorsements by federal employees.  “By promoting Tesla during an official press conference with…

Less than a week before the men’s NCAA tournament, there could be a major shakeup at the top of the bracket due to one injured player. Eighteen-year-old Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, who was named a semifinalist for the National Player of the Year award Friday. How will Flagg’s injury affect the Blue Devils? The honor…

The Senate Banking Committee gave an initial thumbs up to the Genius Act, which would create a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency known as stablecoins. The bill sets up licensing guidelines and creates reserve requirements, as well as other ground rules for those who want to issue payment stablecoins.  Supporters of the legislation say it…

Attorney General Pam Bondi warned those vandalizing Tesla vehicles and dealerships that the Justice Department will launch investigations into the recent attacks on Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company.  “If you’re gonna touch a Tesla, go to a dealership, do anything, you better watch out because we’re coming after you,” Bondi said in an interview with…

Nine Democrats and one independent joined Republicans to advance a government funding package through the Senate, as the chamber worked to approve the bill before the midnight deadline on Friday, March 14. The House of Representatives approved the legislation on a nearly party-line vote Tuesday, March 11. All but one Democrat voted against the bill,…