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A new study published in Science Advances challenges the long-held belief that dog breeds are uniquely suited to specific tasks due to structural adaptations. Analyzing 117 skulls from domestic dog breeds and wild canids, the research found that the shape of dogs' skulls across breeds overlaps significantly, suggesting that certain breeds may not have distinctive physical traits that enhance their abilities. The study also revealed that factors such as individual personality play a larger role...

Andy Archer, a doctoral student at the University of Chicago, successfully negotiated a new union contract that included a raise and improved benefits for graduate students, just in time for the birth of his first child. Despite the progress made by graduate student unions, the Trump administration's policies pose a threat to their rights and protections. However, graduate student unions are better prepared to navigate these challenges and continue fighting for their rights and recognition....

Demonstrators in Arizona protested against President Trump's mass deportation plan, leading to police officers being assaulted and a patrol vehicle being stolen before being recovered. Anti-deportation protests were also held in other cities across the country amid the administration's efforts to increase deportation numbers. Despite the administration's push for removal of all immigrants in the country illegally, studies show that both legal and illegal migrants commit crimes at lower rates than U.S. citizens. Full Article

North Korea criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a "rogue state", stating his remarks won't benefit U.S. interests. The country's refusal to negotiate on its weapons programs, despite Trump's desire for talks, was highlighted in the statement. North Korea's recent weapons testing and confrontational rhetoric indicate a continued defiance towards U.S. pressure. Full Article

Caitlin Carol Adams, a nurse in Arkansas, is facing felony charges for allegedly using a dead man's name to purchase oxycodone pills at pharmacies. Adams, a licensed registered nurse, used a fake prescription to buy pills at multiple pharmacies, claiming they were for a patient at a nursing home where she had been fired. After being arrested and released on bond, Adams is awaiting arraignment on March 20, while her nursing license is under investigation....

Secretary of State Marco Rubio escalated tensions with Panama by stating that President Trump believes Chinese influence over the Panama Canal poses a threat, demanding immediate changes. Panama's president downplayed any threat of American intervention, emphasizing that Panama controls the canal. Trump suggested reclaiming the canal, citing national security concerns related to a Hong Kong-based company operating seaports there, leading to discussions during Rubio's visit to Panama City and the canal itself on his Latin...