Opinion
Trump must stop trampling on our universities
Local columns
In the course of three days, six U.S.-based scientists have won Nobel Prizes. Every one of them studied or now works at America's public universities. Five were affiliated with or educated by California's system for higher education. President Donald Trump's assault on universities, both ...
Machado, political resistance leader in Venezuela, wins Nobel
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — María Corina Machado has long been the face of resistance to Venezuela's 26-year ruling party. Now, she may become a symbol of peace, too. Machado, the Venezuelan opposition powerhouse who prompted millions of Venezuelans to reject President Nicolás Maduro in ...
Almanac for Oct. 11, 2025
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Today is Saturday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2025. There are 81 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1991, Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee; Thomas denounced the proceedings as a ...
Almanac for Oct. 13, 2025
Local columns
Monday, Oct. 13, will be the 286th day of 2025. There will be 79 days left in the year. This day in history: On Oct. 13, 2010, 33 men were rescued from a collapsed Chilean mine after being lifted one by one in capsules 69 days after they were trapped 2,300 feet (700 meters) ...
Hunters Feeding Michigan sets new record for donated venison
Editorial
Deer hunting has a hallowed place in Michigan's culture. Going into the woods in the fall is a cherished tradition and bonding time for many in the state, across generations. In this area, schools often will have a day off for the opening of the gun deer season Nov. 15. But the deer hunt has ...