Can a Bat Catch Prey on a Mirror? A Bat’s Expert Foraging Skills Revealed Using a Robot
Researchers Demonstrate the First Plausible Mechanism for the Acoustic Mirroring Effect in Tropical Bats Scientists built a robot to help explain how a tropical bat spots insects perched on leaves…
Senator Alex Padilla’s Statement on Republicans Blocking Effort to Rein in Trump’s Unlawful Military Action in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan war powers resolution to end U.S. military involvement within or against…
Mayor Mamdani Appoints Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment
What you should know The Mamdani administration will ensure NYC remains a home for the artists who shaped it Espinal led the Freelancers Union, advancing the rights and protections of…
Paul Hollis Confirmed as 41st Director of the United States Mint
WASHINGTON, DC — On Monday, Paul Hollis took the oath of office, becoming the 41st Director of the United States Mint (Mint). Mr. Hollis was nominated by President Donald J.…
Treasury and State Departments Designate Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with the Department of State, is taking action pursuant to the Administration’s policy…
Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Honduran President-Elect Asfura
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Honduran President-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura. Secretary Rubio congratulated President-elect Asfura on his…
National Museum of African Art Announces “Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art”
Exhibition Explores How LGBTQ+ Artists From Africa and Its Diaspora Are Part of a Larger, Joyful Story of African Art History The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art has announced…
Beckley Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Mark Anderson Staples, 53, of Beckley, was sentenced today to four years and nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for…
Multi-Vehicle Hit-and-Run Leaves One Person Dead
Studio City: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three drivers connected to a multi-vehicle hit-and-run that resulted in a…
America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans
On January 8th, our Nation remembers one of the greatest American tales of might and one of the grandest displays of American resolve in the history of our country—the legendary…