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April 3, 2024

Body found in Missouri in 1978 identified by DNA evidence as a 15-year-old Iowa girl

DNA evidence and other scientific investigations helped identify the body found in Missouri from 1978 as a missing 15-year-old girl from Iowa, 46-years later.

April 3, 2024

'Incognito mode' is not as private as it might seem. This is what private browsing actually does

Google's "incognito mode" does not save browsing history or cookies to your device, but that does not stop your ISP from logging your activities or conceal your IP address.

April 3, 2024

Tennessee educator named Teacher of the Year for creating curriculum that helps diverse students thrive

A 2nd grade teacher in rural Tennessee has been named the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy Testerman received the award for her diverse curriculum.

April 3, 2024

Why Taiwan is earthquake-prone, and how the island handles them so well

Taiwan lies along the fault lines encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur. Taiwan's earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world.

April 3, 2024

Principles to live to 100, based on data from the 5 healthiest places around the world

Dan Buettner, the author who first studied "Blue Zones," locations with high concentrations of centenarians, found nine common denominators that explain how the inhabitants' longevity.

April 3, 2024

Former NYPD deputy charged for role in campaign donation scheme for Mayor Eric Adams

A former NYPD deputy inspector was sentenced for being the ringleader of a campaign donation scheme to help the 2021 election of NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

April 3, 2024

Colorado man's 50-year snowfall tracking in Rockies garners praise from scientists

Billy Barr, a 73-year-old resident of the remote Gothic, Colorado, has been meticulously recording snow and weather data for over 50 years, scientists say.

April 3, 2024

Netherlands hyperloop aims to improve transportation of people and freight with new technology

A hyperloop in northern Netherlands aiming to bring in a new era of transportation as advocates say it is more efficient than short haul flights, high-speed rail, and freight trucks.

April 3, 2024

Far-right German politician charged with second count of using Nazi slogan

Prosecutors have charged Björn Höcke, a prominent figure in Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party, with a second count of using a Nazi slogan.

April 3, 2024

Uganda court upholds controversial law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

Uganda's Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial anti-gay law, allowing the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality." The measure was signed last year.