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A file photo from May 19, 2010, shows a blue rectangular piece of microplastic on the finger of a researcher from the University of Washington-Tacoma's environmental science program after it was found in debris collected from the Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Wash. Tiny bits of broken-down plastic, smaller than a fraction of a grain of rice, are turning up everywhere in oceans—from the water to the guts of fish and the feces of sea otters and giant killer whales. Yet little is known about the effects of these "microplastics" on sea creatures or humans. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

What we’re reading: New study finds rising level of microplastics in human brains

By Colin McThorn, Staff Writer
Published Feb 19, 2025
A new study conducted by Nature Medicine confirms microplastics are found in human brains more than any other organ.
A Delta Air Lines plane lies upside down at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

What we’re reading: Delta crash landing, IRS data system access controversy and more

By Sydney Jansen, Staff Writer
Published Feb 18, 2025
Delta flight makes an emergency landing in Toronto, Elon Musk requests access to IRS data systems and more of what we're reading.
Texas senate bill seeks to allow teen mothers autonomy over their reproductive health

Texas senate bill seeks to allow teen mothers autonomy over their reproductive health

By Kiley Beykirch, Staff Writer
Published Feb 17, 2025
Senate Bill 348 would grant unmarried minor mothers the ability to make decisions regarding postpartum medical care and contraception without parental consent.
Firing spree within the Department of Homeland Security.

What we’re reading: DHS plans to fire hundreds of leaders, “Not my President’s Day” protests and more

By Madison Haynes, Staff Writer
Published Feb 17, 2025
Department of Homeland Security is preparing to fire hundreds of senior employees, “Not my President’s Day” protest against Trump and Musk break out and more of what we're reading.
President Donald Trump congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the Oval Office after his swearing-in as Health and Human Services Secretary on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo courtesy of Alex Brandon)

What we’re reading: Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy, government layoffs begin and more

By Fiona Corrigan, Staff Writer
Published Feb 13, 2025
Kennedy was confirmed 52-48 along party lines, Department of Education begins layoffs and more of what we're reading.
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)

What we’re reading: Fired gov. watchdogs sue Trump, House budget unveiled and more

By Grace Brunton, Staff Writer
Published Feb 12, 2025
Fired government watchdogs sue Trump and seek reinstatement, House unveiled a budget blueprint and more of what we're reading.
FILE - Migrants congregate on the banks of the Rio Grande at the U.S. border with Mexico on Dec. 20, 2022, where members of the Texas National Guard cordoned off a gap in the U.S. border wall. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)

Texas proposes new Border Protection Unit

By Miroslava Lem Quinonez, Staff writer
Published Feb 10, 2025
Texas proposes new Border Protection Unit to combat illegal immigration and cartel activity.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One as he prepares to sign a proclamation declaring Feb. 9 Gulf of America Day as he travels from West Palm Beach, Fla. to New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

What we’re reading: President Trump announces 25% tariff, Trump sued by former head of agency and more

By Grace Allen, Staff Writer
Published Feb 10, 2025
President Trump announces 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, Trump sued by former head of Office of Special Counsel and more of what we're reading.
Super Bowl opening night ahead of the Super Bowl 59 NFL football game, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Super Bowl security tightened following New Orleans terrorist attack

By Colin McThorn, Staff Writer
Published Feb 7, 2025
Heightened security measures are in place for Super Bowl after New Orleans attack.
US army captain walks down the hall of unoccupied prison cells at Camp X-Ray at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on February 6th, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Fox, File)

The history and future of Guantanamo Bay: what Trump’s memorandum could mean for US migration policy

By Colin McThorn, Staff Writer
Published Feb 4, 2025
President Trump issued a memorandum for Guantanamo Bay to house migrants. What does this mean for immigration?
A farmer rides past a billboard which promotes China's one-child policy, on the outskirts of a village near Dongying, in Shandong province Monday August 18, 1997.  (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Navigating through Julia’s journey: The lucky baby

By Esra Ghanim and Alexandria Salinas
Published Jan 31, 2025
Julia Pughes was abandoned at the gate of an orphanage amid China's one-child policy.

Inauguration Day update: What to know as the 47th President swears into office

By Sarah Smith and Ryan Thorpe
Published Jan 20, 2025
Today marks the 60th Presidential Inauguration for the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump with several events throughout the day.