Democracy: History repeats itself

Flooding in South Texas and Mexico resulted in at least four deaths and hundreds of rescues after over 20 inches of rain fell near the border. Three deaths were confirmed in Hidalgo County, with a fourth in Reynosa, Mexico. Harlingen recorded 21 inches of rain, leading to over 200 rescues, while Tamaulipas saw boats rescuing people and buses submerged in water. Full Article

The FAA is investigating a near midair collision between a Delta Air Lines plane and a T-38 Air Force jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, just months after a fatal January collision. Delta Flight 2983 was cleared for takeoff while the T-38s were inbound for a flyover, prompting corrective instructions from air traffic controllers. The Delta crew followed procedures using the traffic alert and collision avoidance system, ensuring the safety of the 131 passengers...

Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned after clashing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policies, citing concerns about misinformation and dangers to public health. Kennedy's aggressive stance on vaccines led to Marks being forced out or fired. Marks was praised for his leadership during the Covid pandemic but criticized for being too lenient with therapies lacking clear benefits. Kennedy's anti-vaccine views and actions, such as promoting vitamin A over...

The 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament Sweet 16 action saw Duke's strong defensive performance against North Carolina, South Carolina holding off Maryland with MiLaysia Fulwiley's go-ahead layup, and LSU battling NC State with a halftime lead. South Carolina's win sets up an Elite Eight matchup with Duke, who also advanced after beating North Carolina. The day also featured North Carolina and Duke facing off, with Duke's Oluchi Okananwa leading the team to victory with a double-double...

After almost a year of bargaining, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools are nearing a tentative agreement, with the union set to present proposals to its members for a vote. The package includes funding for sports programs, community schools, and additional staff, with final sticking points on evaluations, pay raises, and planning time recently resolved. The negotiations have been complicated by financial issues, including a pension fund reimbursement dispute that led to the...

Kilty Cleary, a contributing sports writer, reports on the upcoming NCAA college hockey tournament regional semifinal game between Maine and Penn State at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Maine had a strong season with a 24-7-6 record, while Penn State went 20-13-4. The winner will face the victor of the UConn vs. Quinnipiac matchup, with Maine coming off a Hockey East tournament win and Penn State looking to bounce back after a Big Ten...