Mystery of unidentified John Doe solved after 20 years by DNA sequencing

IRS Direct File Program Under ThreatThe IRS' Direct File free tax-filing tool, designed to save taxpayers money and time, is facing potential termination under the Trump administration, prompting bipartisan concern. Lawmakers, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, urge the Treasury to sustain the program, which has reportedly saved users an average of $160 in tax preparation fees despite opposition from commercial tax prep firms citing its ineffectiveness. While Direct File garnered satisfaction from 96% of its...

On Easter Sunday, Texas police discovered multiple packages of cocaine on the shores of Jamaica Beach, a small city on the Gulf of Mexico, after an apparent offshore raid led the crew to dump the drugs overboard. Local officials did not disclose the amount or value of the cocaine but reported that anyone spotting additional packages should contact the police. This incident adds to a pattern of illicit drugs washing ashore in U.S. coastal areas,...

An Australian cafe owner in Canada, Leighton Walters, received support from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) ordered him to remove Vegemite from his shelves due to local standards. Following Walters' social media plea, CFIA reversed its decision, allowing Vegemite sales, while Albanese criticized the agency for permitting Marmite instead. Walters expressed gratitude for Albanese's intervention, highlighting the cultural significance of Vegemite and the support from fellow Australians amid his...

The government of El Salvador has denied a request from four Democratic lawmakers, including Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost, to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported despite a court order prohibiting his deportation due to fears of persecution. Abrego Garcia, who had been living in Maryland, was sent to a Salvadoran mega-prison after the Trump administration claimed he was affiliated with the MS-13 gang, a claim his family disputes. While a U.S. State Department...

Army Cpl. Albert J. Estrada, a 17-year-old soldier killed in the Korean War, has been accounted for 75 years after going missing during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in December 1950. He was part of a U.N. force that faced overwhelming Chinese and North Korean troops in harsh conditions; Estrada was reported missing on December 6, 1950, and a presumptive finding of death was issued in 1953. His remains were identified among the thousands returned...

Earth Day: A Historic OverviewEarth Day, celebrated on April 22 since 1970, was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, who aimed to raise awareness about environmental issues. After witnessing an oil spill in 1969, he inspired 20 million Americans to participate in grassroots activities like protests and clean-ups, leading to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and key legislation like the Clean Air and Water Acts. While progress has been made, challenges remain, and...