North Carolina specialists and beekeepers aim to safeguard bees from mites.

Experts and beekeepers in North Carolina are collaborating to safeguard bees from varroa mites, a significant threat to bee populations. Their efforts focus on research and practical solutions to mitigate the impact of these parasites on local hives.

In Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been drained, revealing a faded surface that was previously coated in a color described by President Trump as "American flag blue." Observations from the Washington Monument show that the new liner appears duller than when it was last filled with water in June, and debris has been cleared by work crews.