Here’s a pretty amazing example of what science can do. On Wednesday, August 12, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, and Portugal. We won’t be able to see it from Washington State, but we can still watch it happen. NASA’s live coverage begins at 10:15 a.m. Pacific time. Scientists can predict an eclipse years in advance, right down to its path and timing. That kind of knowledge comes from careful observation, research, and evi

A new AP News report says ICE has updated detention standards for facilities holding roughly 60,000 people. According to AP, the changes include expanded use of AI in communication with detained people, continued $1-per-day pay for some detained workers, and revised standards affecting medical care, language access, and facility oversight. ICE says the changes are intended to reduce administrative burdens on detention operators. Advocates and experts have raised concerns abou