Federal enforcement officers stand guard near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Ethan Swope/AP hide caption toggle caption Ethan Swope/AP A divided federal appeals court for the 9th Circuit today overturned a temporary restraining order put in place by a federal judge in Portland – removing the legal impediment that was preventing …
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Circuit Court walks back judge’s block on Trump’s National Guard call-up in Chicago – Politico
Circuit Court walks back judge’s block on Trump’s National Guard call-up in Chicago Politico Trump cannot deploy National Guard to Illinois, appeals court rules BBC Appeals Court Rejects Trump Request to Deploy National Guard in Chicago Area U.S. News & World Report National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules CNN National guard troops in Illinois can …
Read More »Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain
Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act as warning signals that protect us from harm. When you touch a hot pan, stub your toe, or bump your head, your nervous system instantly delivers an “Ow!” that prompts you to pull back before more damage occurs. The pain …
Read More »9th Circuit Court skeptical of order blocking Trump’s troop deployment to Portland
Responsive YouTube Video A federal appeals court expressed skepticism Thursday toward a temporary order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland city streets. Attorneys for the Trump administration argued before a three-judge panel that the president has the authority to federalize and deploy the Guard over Gov. Tina Kotek’s objections. They asked the …
Read More »Scientists find brain circuit that traps alcohol users in the vicious cycle of addiction
What compels someone to keep engaging in alcohol use, even if it damages their health, relationships and wellbeing? A new study from Scripps Research offers an important clue: a small midline brain region plays a key role in how animals learn to continue drinking to avoid the stress and misery of withdrawal. In a new study, published in Biological Psychiatry: …
Read More »Scientists Find Brain Circuit That Locks Alcohol Users in Addiction Cycle
Scientists have pinpointed a hidden brain circuit that may explain why withdrawal drives people back to alcohol. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers at Scripps Research have shown in an animal model that the brain learns to pursue alcohol as a way to find relief, rather than only for its rewarding effects. What drives a person to keep drinking alcohol despite the harm …
Read More »BMW tells nearly 200,000 vehicle owners to park outside because their cars could short circuit and catch fire
Owners of nearly 200,000 BMWs should not park in the garage because the vehicles could short circuit and catch fire, according to a recall notice. The fire risk is related to a problem with the engine starter, which can affect cars that are both parked and in motion, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Owners …
Read More »Stress Relief Brain Circuit May Drive Alcohol Relapse
Summary: A new study highlights how the brain learns to keep alcohol addiction going, not for pleasure but to escape withdrawal stress. Researchers found that a midline brain region, the PVT, became especially active when rats associated alcohol with relief from withdrawal, driving strong relapse behavior. This shows that negative reinforcement, not just positive reward, plays a key role in …
Read More »Final Emmy Predictions, As Chosen By Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast
We did it! Well, almost. It’s just a few days until we finally learn who won the “Severance”/ “The Pitt” smackdown… and this weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys only added to the intrigue: Shawn Hatosy won guest actor for “The Pitt” and Merritt Weaver was named guest actress for “Severance,” splitting those two up nicely. “Severance” has a lead on “The Pitt” …
Read More »Why One Brain Circuit Collapses First in Alzheimer’s
Researchers suspect energy failures in brain “power plants” may explain why memory pathways collapse so early in Alzheimer’s. Credit: Shutterstock Virginia Tech scientists are probing how mitochondrial stress and calcium overload may cause Alzheimer’s to strike memory circuits first, offering clues to the disease’s earliest breakdown. One of the first parts of the brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease is the …
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