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TV Tinsel: GAF royalty Rhiannon Fish returns in 'A Royal Wedding'
After two tries at last Rhiannon Fish is part of royalty — like Meghan Markle. Well, not exactly. Fish’s foray into nobility is by way of the third fictional saga,
Scientists Just Discovered A Contagious Cancer In A Catfish, The Fourth Known To Science. Meet The Other Three
Only four transmissible cancers are known, contagious cell lineages that spread between animals. Meet the dog, devil and shellfish cancers behind the catfish.
Lakers legend Derek Fisher defends LeBron James’ 76ers decision
LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers has been one of the most talked about topics in all of sports. Some praised him for choosing the team that gives him the best chance of winning another NBA title. However,…
Eating oily fish may have a shocking health benefit for your muscles and grip strength
A study found positive associations between grip strength and intake of oily fish, retinol and magnesium in both sexes.
World’s largest jellyfish spotted near Cape Cod
Its tentacles can be twice the size of a city bus.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
The stage is in battleground Pennsylvania
The star of ‘Reacher’ is actually a comedian masquerading as a Greek god
Alan Ritchson’s latest film, “Motor City,” is an action-packed tale set in 1970s Detroit. But he says Jim Carrey has influenced his acting more than Clint Eastwood.
Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of midterms
Pollsters and GOP groups are raising the alarm about an unmotivated base in an election year that would be tough no matter what, given the president’s low approval.
Outdoor eating spaces became a fixture of D.C. dining. Now they are disappearing.
Business owners say the red tape and requirements of building permanent ‘streateries’ are burdensome and expensive.
Local 12-year-old’s business featured at local market
One of the vendors featured was twelve-year-old Fisher Bayus, a young entrepreneur and founder of Fisher’s Geodes & Gems.
Top foods for better brain health
Dr. Sandra Darling, a preventive medicine specialist at Cleveland Clinic, recommends a Mediterranean diet because it emphasizes foods like berries, leafy greens, whole grains, and favors fish and p…
Some people are getting shut out when it comes to GLP-1 drugs. Here’s why.
People with obesity in the United States are being sorted between haves and have-nots.
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration has again acknowledged in court documents that it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state,” in this case, 16 states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election
Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner after shooting disrupted April event
The president will address a smaller, heavily secured gathering Friday as his administration intensifies its legal and rhetorical attacks on journalists.
Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven’t arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted
To negotiate with Iran, understand it first
Western countries assume Iran’s actions are aimed at them. But something else is going on.
Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Marine biologists off of Baja California recorded one orca teeing up another to smash a sunfish into pieces. Scientists say there could be a reason for this behavior — or it could be just for entertainment.
Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states
Democrats are expected to recommend the states that will hold the first presidential nominating contests in 2028, likely cementing a calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more racially diverse states
Frog Tinder. Sweet potato milk. N&O science reporter takes you into the wild
Remember when reading about science was fun? Luke Bowles, the N&O’s summer science writer, takes you behind the scenes and into the labs.
2,000 gallon fish tank bursts at Fox Lake pet store, flooding business
Wisconsin absentee voters seek court ruling allowing them to cast new ballots
Three voters supported by the Wisconsin Democratic Party have filed a lawsuit against the state elections commission, seeking a ruling that would allow for voters who have already returned their absentee ballots to void those and request a new one
Cassidy shifts on CDC nominee, citing change to disputed autism page
But the page’s core claim still suggests a long debunked link between vaccines and autism.
Science on Tap: Keeping it (Swamp) Eel
Learn about strange and slippery swamp eels at our September Science on Tap featuring Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Collection Manager Rob Robins! What exactly are swamp eels? While not true eels, swamp eels are eel-like freshwater fishes with remarkable biological adaptations that
Local coffee chain MOTW celebrates new headquarters in Fishers
The coffee shop business plans to hold a grand opening event Saturday featuring music, tours, food and drinks.
House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
The House has narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain
House Republican accuses Smith of lying about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution
A key Republican lawmaker says he believes that special counsel Jack Smith may have lied to Congress while testifying about his investigation of President Donald Trump and that the Justice Department should consider prosecuting him
Orcas Keep Punching Giant Sunfish to Smithereens, And Scientists Are Mesmerized
Orca SMASH!
FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers
Federal health advisers are meeting to review a group of controversial chemicals called peptides
Watch an orca ram into a sunfish so hard it explodes
This strategy expands orcas’ already broad repertoire for dispatching different types of prey.
ENTERTAINMENT: New exhibits show watershed, ‘Fish Guy’ paintings
Discover free art exhibitions, engaging events, and community celebrations in Little Rock from now until October.
France had 5,700 more deaths than usual during its June heatwave, health officials say
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heatwave last month, according to the public health agency
'Rare' contagious cancer found in fish from Quebec and U.S. lakes
It's rare that cancerous tumours can spread from one individual to another. But a genetic study suggests that's what's happening with melanoma skin cancer tumours among catfish in Quebec and the northeastern U.S.
Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms
As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges
Analysis | How a Democratic candidate’s volatility could shape a key Senate race
Troy Jackson has a tough road ahead.
Scientists attach cameras to whale sharks, capturing how the world’s biggest fish hunts like never before
For decades, marine scientists have watched whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), the world’s biggest fish, from boats and while snorkelling. They could only catch glimpses of the world’s largest fish gliding through tropical waters.
RadNet launches free lung cancer screening program for firefighters
The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator is seeking to aid first responders who served during last year’s Palisades Fire, which killed a dozen people and destroyed nearly 7,000 structures.
2,000 volunteers join a painstaking effort to restore massive skeleton of prehistoric predator
More than 2,000 volunteers are helping Polish scientists restore a Mastodonsaurus skeleton
House passes bill to fund the government until after midterm elections
Senate appropriators are working on a different version of a stopgap bill with the aim of attracting some Democratic support.
Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won't seek reelection after Democrat's seat was redrawn
Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields says he won’t not seek reelection to his redrawn Louisiana congressional district
U.S. measles cases hit 35-year record with months left in 2026
Data from Johns Hopkins University’s U.S. measles tracker shows that the nation reported 2,295 cases as of Tuesday. That count surpasses last year’s total of 2,289 cases.
President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election
President Donald Trump is expected to rally in Oakland County on Monday as early voting begins in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary
Harmful algae bloom leads to health advisory for T. Howard Duckett Reservoir
Recreational areas will stay open, and boating and fishing will still be allowed, but cyanobacteria can bring risks.
Katie Porter ‘done for now’ with politics, will become book influencer
The former Democratic congresswoman plans to offer "book recommendations, book ideas and author content.”
There’s a right way to regulate drugs. Kratom is no exception.
Kratom, social media use in teens, New York's data center moratorium and more, in readers' eyes.
New Skipper Science App program to fill data gaps in Bristol Bay sport fishery
In all Alaskan fisheries, good data is a critical part of management. But the collection of that data doesn't have to be left to just scientists. Within Bristol Bay's sport fishery, there's a new way for guides to report their catches and observations, helping build a robust record of Bristol Bay catches.
Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions
A federal appeals court has upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro’s convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol
Court says conservative think tank can get Biden audiotapes
The audiotapes informed a special counsel report that called Biden an ‘elderly man with a poor memory.’
Fish Files
Carolina technologists and local science museum archivists are using AI to transform handwritten records about fish into searchable, global science data.
Democratic senator proposes expanding Medicare to cover children
The approach represents a potential way forward on a priority issue for Democrats if the party regains power in the future.
Can I eat lettuce now? What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
As investigators continue to study the outbreak and its possible sources, many people have questions about what's safe to eat. Here's the latest advice.
Arizona Republicans pick nominees Tuesday for governor and other top offices
Arizona Republicans are choosing nominees to challenge Democrats in key state offices
Democrat set to replace Platner in Maine led state Senate with a temper
Troy Jackson, the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), yelled and cursed at fellow state lawmakers, interviews reveal.
Health Brief: The grants showdown
The administration loses a key grants case, even as it presses ahead with a broader rewrite of federal funding rules.
George Santos is heading to reality TV. Other politicians have done the same.
Different politicians have entered the world of reality TV after their political careers ended.
Augusta Health Among First in Virginia to Offer Volt™ Pulsed Field Ablation Technology
FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA — Glenn Brammer, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist and cardiologist at Augusta Health, is now offering the Abbott Volt™ Pulsed Field Ablation System, an advanced treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Atrial fibrillation and cardiac arrhythmias negatively impact the lives of millions in the United States and around the world. Beyond the […]
Trump ally to run for two offices at same time, including Lindsey Graham’s seat
The South Carolina Election Commission clarified last week that candidates can appear on general election ballots for multiple offices.
Gut check: What the digestive system means for our overall health
In a Q&A, gastroenterologist Rosemarie Fisher explains common digestive health issues — and the best ways to improve gut health.
Monitoring the health of NH bats requires a little eavesdropping
A group of bat advocates, including scientists at UNH, NH Fish and Game and volunteers have been working together to monitor the health of the state’s bats.
Mamdani’s comment on Netanyahu highlights schism among Democrats on Israel
Some Democrats condemned the New York City mayor after he said his staff was discussing whether to arrest the Israeli prime minister when he arrives for the U.N. General Assembly.
Young people prefer to watch than join when it comes to politics
A poll found that nearly half of young people under age 30 prefer to engage politically by liking or sharing news content online.
Republicans don’t want to go there again on Trump’s 2020 election fraud claims
The president pressed the GOP to embrace his latest allegations, but many candidates kept their focus on issues they see as more salient to voters.
Trump continues overhaul of White House grounds with new Rose Garden statues
A bronze Thomas Jefferson was installed as the fifth new statue last week. Three were provided by Harlan Crow, a conservative collector and political donor.
Are Fish Oil Supplements Good for Brain Health? Here’s What the Science Says
Known as a sports supplement, creatine is drawing attention for its potential effects on cognition, mood and healthy brain aging.
Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner as Democrats' Senate candidate in Maine
Former Maine lawmaker Troy Jackson has moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine after several of his opponents dropped out of the race
Could Jimbo Fisher Coach Again at Florida State?
Despite a record-shattering buyout, the former national champion craves a return to the sidelines. Could a struggling program reunite with its winningest coach to reclaim lost glory?
Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor
Brevard Zoo teams with Orlando Health to scope out more fish hooks from sea turtles
Brevard Zoo teams with Orlando Health to scope out more fish hooks from sea turtles
Bill Montevecchi, seabird ornithologist and science communicator
The North Atlantic can look empty until someone begins paying attention. A stretch of gray water off Newfoundland may appear to hold little more than waves and scattered birds. To Bill Montevecchi, those birds were evidence. Their breeding success, feeding trips, and changing numbers revealed what was happening beneath the surface, offering clues about fish [Continue reading]
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Israeli strikes in Gaza City have killed at least nine Palestinians, including three children, according to hospital officials
Takeaways from the AP-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Jewish Americans
The Associated Press has surveyed more than 1,000 Jewish adults in the U.S. to better understand their views on Israel’s military actions in Gaza, their opinions of the political parties and their experiences with prejudice
Now or never: Spending exceeds fundraising in race for GOP gubernatorial nomination
Closing arguments are being made and reserves are being tapped.
Veteran-owned business supports Gold Star families through custom fishing rods
Hellbender Outfitters owner Matt Moore joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss his Tennessee-based business and how he supports military families.
Fishback running mate was terminated from Lauderhill Police
Sean Lozano worked for three years as an officer with the Lauderhill Police Department and Fishback has called him a “decorated law enforcement officer.”
Health Brief: Trump’s Obamacare gamble hits court trouble
Plus: A federal advisory panel is facing scrutiny over members’ ties to peptide products
House GOP seeks to push funding deadline to avoid shutdown before midterms
House Republicans released the text for a continuing resolution Friday which would extend government funding at current levels until Dec. 4.
Lab coats before graduation: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science students take on research at UNT
Rows of bubbling fish tanks line the Roberts Lab at the University of North Texas as some of the students at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science spend their
Doctors fear Medicaid changes will force them to decide who’s too sick to work
Physicians say new Medicaid rules starting Jan. 1 regarding employment will undermine their relationships with patients.
White House touts Trump speech as Democrats warn of recycled falsehoods
The speech marks the president’s latest push to deny his 2020 election loss and rally support for stricter voter ID and citizenship rules.
Health Brief: MAHA and Trump collide on pesticides
Plus: Eli Lilly dives into psychedelics
Lettuce supplier is potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak, investigators say
Thousands have been sickened in the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which has been largely concentrated in southeastern Michigan.
Mary Means Business: New fish house opens in Columbus
Big news for Big Ed.
Trump approval stuck in the 30s amid pessimism on Iran and economy, poll finds
Americans give President Trump broadly negative assessments, including on the Iran war and the economy, a Washington Post-Ipsos poll finds.
Hegseth touts a high-testosterone military, as doctors question his claims
The defense secretary said the Pentagon will test the testosterone levels of troops 30 and over. It was unclear if the plan would affect women or military fitness rules.
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months
What science loses when T. rex becomes a trophy
Sold for a record price of more than $50 million, ‘Gus’ was described by Sotheby’s as more than 60% complete.
90-year-old Boise business acquired by Minnesota firm
A Minnesota company has acquired a 90-year-old Boise business. Loffler Companies of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, purchased Fisher’s Technologies of Garden City, the companies announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fisher’s Office Equipment first opened in Downtown Boise with an office on 9th St., later moving to the Union Block building on Idaho […]
How Lindsey Graham’s ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades
Sen. Graham repeatedly moved in the direction South Carolina and Republican politics were headed rather than where they had been.
China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions now have flipped in Beijing’s favor
Pennsylvania Republicans won on lowering prices. Then came the Iran war.
Two Republicans who unseated House Democrats in 2024 after promising to lower the cost of living are fighting to keep their seats amid rising prices.
Trump administration scales back immigration crackdown after ICE shootings
The administration is again retreating from some aggressive actions, but Republicans expect Democrats to expand calls to “abolish ICE.”
Older adults who followed popular diet saw surprising mental health benefit
Eating the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil, may help keep the mind strong even into old age, according to new research.
Fixing America’s polarization with proportional representation
Presidentialism plus single-member districts is a bad combination that incentivizes leaders to consolidate power by fueling division.
Cottonwood Fire drives tourist drought for Piute County businesses still open
While firefighters continue to make progress on the Cottonwood Fire in Fishlake National Forest, some business owners on the other side of the mountain in Piute
'Catfish Girl' Hannah Barron hunts, catches fish and has started slinging bikinis
Hannah Barron expanded her "Catfish Girl" brand into bikini merchandise that is already selling out, with fans sharing photos of purchases in the wild.
Health Brief: The $10M contraceptive mess
Plus: The Trump administration deepens its push into psychedelic medicine.
NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture
KINGSTON, R.I.—July 14, 2026— The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a major new award to bolster the American seafood industry through the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships. The NSF Seafood Engine in New England, led by the Portsmouth-based non-profit NERACOOS, is a collaboration of seafood […]
Pro-Palestinian protester sues Trump administration, citing KKK Act
Mahmoud Khalil alleges private groups, including the conservative Heritage Foundation, and public leaders conspired to persecute him.
Trump congratulated Iraq’s prime minister on election. He wasn’t on the ballot.
President Donald Trump repeatedly congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Kadhim al-Zaidi on his victory in a “highly competitive” election.
Josh Hartnett and Jesse McKeown tease ‘strange events’ are unfolding in first look at mysterious thriller “Below” (exclusive)
The actor and creator tell EW all about the limited series, which follows a fisherman (Hartnett) as he fights to protect his community from a sea creature.
The Latest: Supreme Court justices set to testify in rare appearance before Congress
The U.S. and Iran are once again on the verge of all-out war