Virginia hiring former UMBC coach who beat school as first 16-seed to win March Madness game: report

Elon Musk's plan to pay conservative voters with $1 million payouts in exchange for signing a petition, which raised legal concerns due to federal laws prohibiting such payments for voting, has been adjusted. Musk, the world's richest person, is now offering $1 million to signers of a petition opposing "activist judges" in Wisconsin, but after facing legal scrutiny, he later clarified that the payout is limited to those who have signed the petition, not tied...

The president of Lithuania visited swampland near the Belarus border where a US Army vehicle carrying four soldiers went missing, sparking a frantic rescue effort hindered by deep mud and water. Despite skepticism, President Gitanas Nauseda expressed hope for a miracle, emphasizing the importance of allies working together in NATO. Efforts by Lithuanian and American rescue crews have been praised, with plans for specialized engineers to assist in extracting the submerged vehicle buried deep beneath...

Local news in Massachusetts is dominated by the detention of Tufts graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk, sparking protests, allegations of federal law violations, and demands for her release after being taken to a detention center in Louisiana. Ozturk's arrest led to widespread demonstrations, petitions, and legal actions by her lawyers, who claim her constitutional rights were violated. Despite accusations of engaging in activities supporting Hamas, Ozturk, known for advocating for Palestine, faces no criminal charges and...

Federal authorities are investigating the death of a 34-year-old woman from Fresno, California who was found with severe injuries at Yosemite National Park. The woman, an employee of Yosemite Hospitality, was discovered inside an employee housing unit and later died at a local hospital. Park rangers suspect foul play in the circumstances surrounding her injuries and death, with the investigation being conducted by NPS, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office. Full...

The U.S. government is seeking egg exports from European countries like Germany, Italy, Poland, and Sweden to address a severe shortage caused by a bird flu outbreak. However, differences in food safety regulations, such as the requirement for fresh eggs to be sanitized and refrigerated in the U.S. but sold unwashed in the EU, make it challenging for foreign producers to meet American standards. As a result, any increased U.S. egg imports from Europe are...

A new Colorado Parks and Wildlife map shows wolf activity across the state, with wolves reintroduced in December 2023 now roaming and expecting pups in the spring. Tracking 27 wolves via collared GPS, their activity was mapped from Vail to Grand Junction to Aspen. A second ballot initiative opposing wolf reintroduction is being circulated, with ranchers concerned about livestock and potential conflicts with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Full Article