James Watson helped crack DNA's code, sparking medical advances and ethical debates

James Watson, the scientist who co-discovered the structure of DNA, died on Nov. 6, 2025, at the age of 97. Watson, along ...

France threatens to block Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls ahead of Paris store opening

French authorities are threatening to ban access to Shein after discovering the e-commerce site sold childlike sex dolls. France’s consumer watchdog found the dolls last week, stating they had ...

Tangipahoa River reopens to public after months-long Smitty’s Supply fire cleanup, LDEQ reports

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality says cleanup efforts will continue in select areas even as the waterway ...

Opelousas library gets $1.5M grant for long-awaited renovation

The Opelousas Public Library is set to undergo its first major renovation in decades, thanks to a $1.5 million grant secured for the project, which will include replacing broken glass, installing ...