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A teenager named Harry Nickerson, suspected of fatally stabbing teacher Diane Peterson at Branham High School in San Jose, California, in 1978, was identified after a relative revealed a confession made shortly after the murder. Nickerson, who died by suicide in 1993, had previously been a suspect, with some witnesses claiming he implicated himself; however, DNA efforts to confirm his involvement were unsuccessful. A recent statement from a relative provided unique knowledge of the crime,...

SummarySince President Trump's administration began, the Environmental Protection Agency has been rolling back pollution regulations, impacting health in communities like Houston near coal plants. A study indicated that pollution from the NRG Energy coal plant is responsible for 177 premature deaths annually, disproportionately affecting low-income, minority populations. Critics argue that increasing reliance on coal harms public health and advocate for renewable energy as a cleaner, more reliable alternative, while the Trump administration defends deregulation as...

Innovative Cooling System in Manhattan In Manhattan, the Eleven Madison skyscraper utilizes an innovative ice battery system developed by Trane Technologies, producing 500,000 pounds of ice nightly to cool the building during peak electricity hours, potentially reducing cooling costs by up to 40%. This method alleviates stress on the power grid by using stored ice instead of drawing from expensive electricity during high demand. Researchers, like Dr. Patrick Shamberger, are exploring advanced materials for energy...

The USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy vessel named after the prominent gay rights activist and Navy veteran, will be renamed, with no reason provided by the Navy. This announcement coincides with Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ achievements, and follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive to eliminate cultural awareness months within the military. Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials, was assassinated in 1978, and his legacy is commemorated in various ways,...

In the ongoing sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, a former assistant, pseudonym "Mia," testified about alleged torment and sexual assault during her employment. Defense attorneys challenged Mia's credibility, citing affectionate messages she sent to Combs, while she maintained she was "brainwashed" and spoke out to reveal the abuse. Prosecutors allege Combs ran a criminal enterprise to coerce women into sex, with potential life imprisonment if convicted; he has pleaded not guilty. Full Article

SummaryDeysi Vargas and her 4-year-old daughter, S.G.V., who has a life-threatening medical condition, received a one-year humanitarian parole extension allowing them to remain in the U.S. after facing deportation. Their previous status was revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about S.G.V.'s access to essential medical care for her short bowel syndrome, which requires specialized treatment unavailable outside the U.S. Following public advocacy and a news conference, the family's application for status is...