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Ancient DNA recovered from mummies in Chile has provided strong evidence that smallpox arrived in the Americas following European colonization. Researchers analyzed bone samples from Camarones, northern Chile, finding indications of infections dating to the early colonial period. This discovery marks the first evidence of the disease found in that part of South America.

Seven Indiana University fraternity members are charged with hazing pledges through extreme workouts, including 'brother squats' that caused exhaustion, resulting in two hospitalizations.

The article discusses two incidents in Indiana involving free speech concerns: a food truck removed from a state market for a slogan deemed offensive, and an adjunct professor facing calls for dismissal after a controversial cake and comments targeting U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. Both cases highlight tensions over societal and institutional reactions to perceived offensive speech.

Ancient mummy DNA from Chile provides genetic evidence that smallpox was introduced to the Americas through European colonization, with infections dating between 1492 and 1631. The study links the virus to European strains, confirming historical accounts of its deadly impact on Indigenous populations.

President Donald Trump's administration seeks to ease testosterone prescription guidelines, aligning with claims by influencers that it boosts strength and vitality. The FDA has removed heart risk warnings and proposed expanding testosterone use for age-related symptoms, though experts caution that most prescriptions are for non-medically necessary issues like low libido.

An Indiana University student died in an Alabama shooting after attempting to stop a fight. Zachary Profozich was convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Brendan Sorsby, a college quarterback, placed over 2,900 bets during his career, including 40 on his own team, leading to NCAA ineligibility. A Texas judge initially allowed him to play via an injunction, but Sorsby later applied for the NFL supplemental draft, avoiding a potential precedent. The case highlights the NCAA's declining authority in regulating college sports.

An untenured social work lecturer at Indiana University in Bloomington who taught an anti-white supremacy lesson lost her job. The professor was employed at the university's Bloomington campus.

Chester County appointed Michele DiCaprio as the new director of the Department of Voter Services following controversy around the 2025 election. DiCaprio previously worked as a foreign service officer with USAID in Mozambique, focusing on democracy and governance. She holds degrees from Indiana University and the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Indiana University highlights the importance of sustained, multichannel communications and visible actions in mobilizing stakeholders around an institution’s approach to AI. The article emphasizes that words alone are insufficient for building momentum in AI communication strategies.

A 14-year-old teen is accused of murdering Indiana University graduate Brett Scrogham in a parking garage. The incident has left a young man dead and another facing life-altering allegations.

Lebanese Americans, like catering business owner Mirvet Makki, are sending money and aid to Lebanon amid the war between Israel and Hezbollah, which has displaced over 1 million people and killed more than 3,500. The diaspora, estimated at 625,000 to 1.4 million in the U.S., remains deeply connected to Lebanon through financial support and community efforts.

A 23-year-old Indiana University graduate was shot and killed in a parking garage while en route to meet his family. A source described him as an intelligent, articulate young Christian man with potential for greatness.

The article features two letters to the editor addressing drugged driving research and suicide prevention. Jonathan Morrison of NHTSA defends federal efforts to combat drug-impaired driving, citing resource limitations and scientific challenges. A professor from Indiana University critiques a suicide prevention piece for conflating poverty with suicide risk without establishing causality.

US President Donald Trump hosted the Indiana University football team at the White House. The event was attended by the team and likely discussed their achievements. Further details about the meeting are not provided.

Five women aged 17 to 22 were injured in a shooting near Indiana University following the Little 500 races. The incident occurred after a fight outside a Five Guys restaurant.

A mass shooting near Indiana University injured nine people during a post-event celebration, with witnesses reporting gunfire from an altercation between two women. No arrests have been made, and the incident follows the recent identification of Shamar Elkins as a suspect in a Louisiana domestic violence case that resulted in eight children's deaths and multiple injuries.

A Chinese researcher, Youhuang Xiang, pleaded guilty to smuggling E. coli into the U.S. and was sentenced to over four months in prison. The case involved concealed biological materials in a mislabeled shipment and allegations of lying about his Chinese Communist Party affiliation.