NASA is shifting the way the Hubble Space Telescope points. The change is a work-around for a piece of hardware that’s become intolerably glitchy. Officials say Hubble will continue to do ‘ground breaking science,’ for about another decade.
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The NAACP calls on American Airlines to investigate recent discrimination incidents
Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, says that without an appropriate response from American Airlines, the civil rights organization will be forced to reinstate an advisory against the airline.
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FDA advisors reject MDMA therapy for PTSD, amid concerns over research
A panel of advisors to the FDA voted against the potential use of MDMA for treating PTSD.
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Modi has declared victory in India’s election, but not the landslide he expected
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a third term, but voters drastically clipped his wings by handing his alliance a narrower margin than predicted.
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A beleaguered breeder faces a record $35 million fine for mistreating its beagles
The companies behind the now-closed Virginia facility pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act. Animal rights groups applaud the development and say there’s more to do.
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The-Dream, R&B star and Beyoncé songwriter, accused of rape
The producer and songwriter for Beyoncé and Rihanna was sued in federal court Tuesday by a former protogée.
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Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter pleads guilty to charges related to gambling and theft
Ippei Mizuhara, who worked alongside Ohtani for years, pleaded guilty to two counts related to the theft of nearly $17 million from the baseball star. He could face up to 33 years in prison.
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A mild-mannered professor assumes the persona of a ‘Hit Man’ in this twisted tale
Loosely based on a true story, Richard Linklater’s film about a professor working with the police features strong performances, shrewd writing and a light and funny tone.
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After saying Charlotte, a lone stingray, was pregnant, aquarium now says she’s sick
Charlotte the ray was touted as a case of asexual reproduction. Her aquarium now says she’s actually sick with a rare disease — not pregnant. “This is a very weird story,” an expert tells NPR.
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New policy suspends asylum claims for most migrants entering the U.S. unlawfully
The executive action kicks in whenever the seven-day average of unauthorized crossings along the southern U.S. border exceeds 2,500.
