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Latest reporting and analysis by Mrs. Letha Schmitt.
Advanced DNA sequencing corrects earlier assumptions, showing the ancient individual known as Beachy Head Woman was from southern England, not sub-Saharan Africa, and had fair features.
Violent demonstrations erupt across Bangladesh following the death of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Singapore, with protesters demanding justice and accusing authorities of security failures.
The IDF revealed details of a covert operation by Shayetet 13 that captured Imad Amahz, a central figure in Hezbollah's secret maritime network, disrupting critical terror plans.
Germany's Bundesrat held a moment of silence for Sinti, Roma, and Yenish victims of Nazi persecution, with its president warning against contemporary far-right threats to democracy.
Astronomy enthusiasts can watch a free online broadcast of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it makes its closest approach to Earth, hosted by the Virtual Telescope Project from Italy.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reached its closest point to Earth on December 19, offering astronomers a rare opportunity to study material from another star system.
The town of Concrete in Skagit County faces the aftermath of historic flooding and minor earthquakes, with residents recounting their experiences and officials assessing damage.
Third graders in Eugene School District 4J participate in the Fish Eggs to Fry program, learning about Chinook salmon life cycles before releasing fry into local waters.
Residents in Eugene and Springfield joined statewide 'A Day Without an Immigrant' demonstrations on Dec. 18, highlighting immigrant contributions and protesting recent ICE activity.