Recep Karaca
Position: Chief Editor Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Rutgers University, New Jersey Master’s Degree in Media Studies, Columbia University, New York Career: Began as a political reporter for The Star-Ledger in Newark. Worked as an editorial director for NJ Spotlight News. Joined DailyNewsEn in 2021 as Chief Editor, leading the newsroom with a focus on impactful reporting. Expertise: Politics, investigative journalism, and policy analysis. Notable Achievements: Awarded the New Jersey Press Association Medal for Outstanding Editorial Leadership.
Meet China's triple-hulled warship of the future
WeiboTrimaran FrigateThe Trimaran Frigate, of which Chinese shipbuilders hope to start building next year, can reach top speeds of 35 knots, and has heavy...
NASA wants the internet to get hype about these new exoplanets
NASAHave you heard the good news? On Wednesday, scientists announced a fleet of new planets. And not just any old exoplanets: they unveiled a...
This ancient society passed power down from woman to woman
flickr user John FowlerRemnants of the Chaco Canyon great houses are preserved today in Chaco Culture National Historic Park.In a colossal 650-room structure built...
Audio engineering is making call center robots more 'human' and less annoying
Fisher PriceAudio engineering can make computerized customer support lines seem friendlier and more helpful.Say you’re on the phone with a company and the automated...
Why can whale nerves stretch and turn like bungee cords?
Margo LillieA micro-CT scan of a fin whale nerve, which shows a nerve coiled within an outer layer. This inner coiling allows nerves to...
Middle Eastern seed bank re-deposits backups into Svalbard's doomsday vault
Global Diversity Crop TrustSvalbard Seed BankThe Svalbard Seed Bank in Norway provides a backup repository for the world's agricultural crops.Today, the seeds of 49,000...
Want people to volunteer as lab rats? Turn your science into a game.
St. Martin's PressPower PlayPower Play: How video games can save the world by Asi Burak and Laura Parker.The following is an excerpt from Power...
McDonalds' fancy new straw doesn't suck
Billy Cadden/Popular ScienceWe tested out McDonald's new J-shaped straw with a layered Chocolate Shamrock shake.The phrase "reinventing the wheel" usually means someone is wasting...
Astronaut firepower headed to capital for space industry
Florida’s space industry has some astronaut firepower heading to Tallahassee.Chris Ferguson, pilot for the space shuttle Atlantis’ final mission in 2011, and Samuel Durrance,...
Tesla reports fourth-quarter and full-year results, says Model 3 on track
In a closely watched earnings report Wednesday, Tesla Inc. reported fourth-quarter and full-year results and assured investors that it is on schedule to produce...
Beyonce, pregnant with twins, out of Coachella; will perform in 2018
Beyonce, who is pregnant with twins, will not perform at Coachella this year, but will headline the festival in 2018.In a statement to The...
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Central Florida
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be making a return visit to Central Florida, bringing snacks and merchandise from the adorable Japanese cartoon character.The...
Jordan, Nike, Under Armour upping profile at Florida Mall athletic stores
Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports are expanding at Florida Mall to put the attention on marquee shoe brands. The three retailers are getting bigger...
Metro Orlando hoteliers could expect increased revenue, decreased occupancy
Metro Orlando hoteliers will see the region’s hotel supply increase in the next two years and occupancy remain relatively flat, according to STR, which...
Barricaded man surrenders to police after hours-long standoff
A man surrendered to police Thursday afternoon after an 8-hour-long standoff during which a SWAT team descended on his condo off South Semoran Boulevard,...
Orlando police officer involved in shooting at Wal-Mart where Lt. Debra Clayton was killed
An Orlando police officer shot a suspect who had a BB gun Thursday in the parking lot outside the Wal-Mart on Princeton Street near John...
Oregon standoff defendant Darryl Thorn planned to sneak back onto refuge, agent says
An FBI agent on Thursday showed jurors a slew of photos and messages that he found on defendant Darryl...
Portland Metro Wednesday Traffic: U.S. 101 closed near Cannon Beach; I-5 reopens near California...
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How to create amazing salads, even in winter
By Jackie Varriano Salads are easy in the summer. It hardly takes much more than slicing up a few...
Tobias Read sticks by Elliott State Forest vote despite environmental outcry
Environmental groups are ramping up the pressure on Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read for supporting a $221 million plan to...
College Board to boost SAT test security worldwide
PITTSBURGH -- The firm that owns the SAT college entrance exam is boosting security worldwide following test-stealing and other...
University of Oregon makes list of ‘worst colleges’ for free speech
The University of Oregon is one of the worst colleges in the country for free speech, according to a...
Dutch voters, too, look for alternatives: Bloomberg View
By Leonid Bershidsky It's almost 10 p.m. on a Monday night, but the 100 or so people assembled in...
Trump and ‘The Madman Theory’: Charles Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer By Charles Krauthammer WASHINGTON -- At the heart of Donald Trump's foreign policy team lies a glaring...
Fire seriously damages Pie Spot and Tails and Trotters in northeast Portland
Updated: 1:31 p.m. A fire tore through two popular businesses in northeast Portland on Wednesday night, shutting down Tails...
Trump administration takes aim at recreational marijuana
Updated: 3:17 p.m. Sean Spicer suggested Thursday that the Trump administration will enforce federal marijuana laws in states where...
How to see the Oregon Shakespeare Festival on the cheap
Seeing the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare festival can get expensive. Not only did the festival raise ticket prices for the...
Beyonce cancels on Coachella, promises 2018 appearances
Beyonce has two reasons to cancel her headlining sets at the Coachella Music Festival this year. In...
Eastern Oregon would get economic boost from bipartisan bill
A Democrat and a Republican are teaming up to try to protect Eastern Oregon's economy...
Record haul of nearly 100 pounds of meth in Portland, Gresham leads to 3...
Deputies seized nearly 100 pounds of methamphetamine worth more than $2 million from two homes in Portland and Gresham...
The best worst cars ever
Which are the worst cars ever produced? There have been lot of horribly-designed vehicles, but does that make a car bad? The terrible Trabant...
US gov’t accuses Fiat Chrysler of cheating on emissions
The U.S. government accused Fiat Chrysler on Thursday of failing to disclose software in some of its pickups and SUVs with diesel engines that...
Coordinated care plans are showing promise
Amid the many unknowns about the future of health care, coordinated health care programs that show they improve care, lower costs and enhance the...
High error rate for Medicaid payments
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain,...
Orange Coast College is run by bullies
When I was an undergraduate student studying political science at Cal State Fullerton, I once had a professor declare — in front of the...
Orange County’s Nic Kerdiles thrilled to make his NHL debut for the Ducks
ANAHEIM – Nic Kerdiles and Bob Ferguson, who runs the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls as general manager, know each other enough to...
Whicker: Erratic Ducks in search of an identity that lasts beyond one game
ANAHEIM – Five goals in four games. Five goals in one game. It has been that way for the Ducks and it will continue...
Lakers acquire point guard Tyler Ennis from Houston for Marcelo Huertas as NBA trade...
OKLAHOMA CITY – Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson has fielded phone calls from numerous executives in his new job. While none of...
Cheapo Travel: 10 ways to save on camping in Utah
Camping is a great way to save money and enjoy spending time outdoors, but it can be surprisingly pricey. I especially love sitting around...
Orange County bands talk about christening the new House of Blues Anaheim
The brand new House of Blues at the Anaheim GardenWalk is primed and ready for its grand opening on Feb. 28 and March 1...