No. 2 Arizona’s Jaden Bradley stuns No. 7 Iowa State with a buzzer-beater to reach Big 12 final
No. 13 St. John's back in Big East title game after 78-68 win over Seton Hall at MSG
A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports
The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader
The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors
Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center
Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year
Jaden Bradley’s last-second jumper lifts No. 2 Arizona past No. 7 Iowa St 82-80 in Big 12 thriller
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology
Fire department uses drones to find farmer's missing donkey
Fire department uses drones to find farmer's missing donkey
February 19, 2026Environment
Crime|Environment|Sports|US|World
Officials share details on deadly avalanche in California
Eight of nine skiers buried near California’s Lake Tahoe amid heavy snow and “extreme weather conditions” in the deadliest avalanche in the state’s recorded history have died, the Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in a press conference. One is still missing and presumed dead.
February 17, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment
Diggs-Johnson Museum dedicated to historians who kept stories alive
Diggs-Johnson Museum dedicated to historians who kept stories alive
February 19, 2026
Environment|Health|Sports|Travel|World
8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
Authorities say the bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California
February 18, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health
Boy hit by car while watching fight near school
Boy hit by car while watching fight near school
February 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health
Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it
Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly
February 19, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US
'I don't think I can thank them enough' | Oklahoma woman's home saved from wildfire
'I don't think I can thank them enough' | Oklahoma woman's home saved from wildfire
February 19, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment
First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery
First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery
February 19, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Over 60 cats and dogs rescued from home in Michigan, authorities say
Over 60 cats and dogs rescued from home in Michigan, authorities say
February 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|World
The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore
The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore
February 19, 2026
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel
The island with an air-conditioned ‘forest’ to cope with scorching summers
The island with an air-conditioned ‘forest’ to cope with scorching summers
February 19, 2026
Crime|Environment|Sports|World
8 backcountry skiers killed and 1 missing after deadliest avalanche in California’s recorded history
8 backcountry skiers killed and 1 missing after deadliest avalanche in California’s recorded history
February 17, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens
Hawaii lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with feral chickens, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks
February 19, 2026
Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US
Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires
Bernie Sanders has traveled to Los Angeles to kick off a campaign for a proposed “billionaires tax” that has set off an uproar in the Silicon Valley and led to divisions among Democrats
February 18, 2026
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel
The backcountry ski trip hit by avalanche was led by an outfit offering mountain adventures globally
The backcountry trip near Lake Tahoe where eight skiers were killed after an avalanche was led by a tour outfit that promises global mountain adventures including skiing and rock climbing in the wilderness
February 18, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe
A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years
February 18, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports|US
Multiple skiers missing after California avalanche
Authorities say six backcountry skiers were found alive and several others were still missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern California.
February 18, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
A coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change
February 18, 2026
Environment|Health|Political
Mamdani reboots homeless encampment sweeps in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has resumed the practice of clearing out homeless encampments, saying he has retooled the process
February 18, 2026
Economy|Environment|US|World
Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown
Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown
February 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|US
Authorities are using deep-sea tech to try to find the sunken fishing boat off Massachusetts
A coalition of authorities is deploying technology to try to locate the wreck of a fishing boat that sank last month off Massachusetts, killing all seven aboard
February 18, 2026
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba
The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U
February 18, 2026
Crime|Environment|US
Wildfire in Colorado's Elbert and Lincoln counties burns over 5,000 acres, evacuation orders lifted
Wildfire in Colorado's Elbert and Lincoln counties burns over 5,000 acres, evacuation orders lifted
February 18, 2026
Crime|Environment
Dogs abandoned amid investigation into alleged neglect in far West Valley
Dogs abandoned amid investigation into alleged neglect in far West Valley
February 18, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm
Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm
February 18, 2026
Business|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle
Crews work to clear fallen trees across San Diego after Monday's powerful storm
Crews work to clear fallen trees across San Diego after Monday's powerful storm
February 18, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Travel
Porta potty problems by pier construction spark complaints
Porta potty problems by pier construction spark complaints
February 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|US|World
Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around
Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around
February 18, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Read's Drugstore lunch counter on display at Morgan State was spark of Civil Rights sit-in movement
Read's Drugstore lunch counter on display at Morgan State was spark of Civil Rights sit-in movement
February 18, 2026
Crime|Environment|US
Tow crews recover SUV after it falls through ice on Wisconsin lake
Tow crews recover SUV after it falls through ice on Wisconsin lake
February 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political
Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties
Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties
February 18, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
New reproductive health vending machine opens in Indianapolis, offering access to free health essentials
New reproductive health vending machine opens in Indianapolis, offering access to free health essentials
February 18, 2026
Crime|Environment|US
NYPD rescues injured bald eagle on icy Hudson River
NYPD rescues injured bald eagle on icy Hudson River
February 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Meet the officer who stayed with patrol horses for 3 days after power went out in stable during ice storm
Meet the officer who stayed with patrol horses for 3 days after power went out in stable during ice storm
February 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political
Following Trump's lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations
Some Republican legislators are pushing to limit state environmental regulations
February 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|US|Videos
Dramatic video shows manhole fires incinerating car after causing building evacuation
Dramatic video shows manhole fires incinerating car after causing building evacuation
February 18, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
University of Miami shuttle bus driver arrested on DUI charges while on the job, student say he smelled of alcohol
University of Miami shuttle bus driver arrested on DUI charges while on the job, student say he smelled of alcohol
February 18, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Travel
'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa
Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection
February 18, 2026
Arts|Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports
Sturgeon spearing season opens with 108-pound catch on Lake Winnebago
Sturgeon spearing season opens with 108-pound catch on Lake Winnebago
February 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Interview|Lifestyle
Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities
Stories of Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs show how immigrants find opportunities and fill economic gaps.
February 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment
How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper
Deregulation promised competition but delivered middlemen instead.
February 18, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science
When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years
As immigration enforcement crackdowns expand across the US, communities can mobilize to lessen the public health impacts.
February 18, 2026
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World
Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers
Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers
February 18, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep
A marine researcher says he has video evidence of the first recorded shark in the Antarctic Ocean
February 18, 2026
Crime|Environment|Sports
Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped by California avalanche that's left 10 more missing
Authorities say six backcountry skiers are alive and 10 others are missing after an avalanche in Northern California that occurred during a powerful winter storm moving through the state
February 17, 2026
Environment|US|World
4 dead in 30-vehicle pileup in Colorado as powerful winds slam Plains, fueling multiple wildfires
4 dead in 30-vehicle pileup in Colorado as powerful winds slam Plains, fueling multiple wildfires
February 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state
California regulators say that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars and so would not suspend its license to sell in the state
February 18, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World
California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains
February 16, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Travel
4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate
Authorities say four people have died in crashes involving over 30 vehicles on a Colorado interstate after blowing dirt made it nearly impossible to see
February 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health
Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits
Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer
February 17, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|World
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks
February 17, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US
A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on Trump
Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics
February 17, 2026
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|World
Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say
Authorities in Georgia say a Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work
February 17, 2026
Environment|Lifestyle
Neighbors celebrate 300-year-old tree preservation
Neighbors celebrate 300-year-old tree preservation
February 17, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
See how Cape Coral's rescue divers train for life-saving missions
See how Cape Coral's rescue divers train for life-saving missions
February 17, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
Father builds 20-foot snowman for daughter
Father builds 20-foot snowman for daughter
February 17, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political
New tool for tackling blighted homes
New tool for tackling blighted homes
February 17, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health
Elevate Prize winners gain more than $300K in funding. They learn to better tell their own stories
The Elevate Prize Foundation named its 10 winners for 2026 on Tuesday, including Monica Ramirez of Justice for Migrant Women and Mara Fleishman of the Chef Ann Foundation
February 17, 2026
Business|Environment|Food|Interview|Lifestyle
Why Bucks Coal Fired Pizza is scaling back on its viral iguana pizza
Why Bucks Coal Fired Pizza is scaling back on its viral iguana pizza
February 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card
Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card
February 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why
Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.
February 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order
Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.
February 17, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel
Amazon vehicle gets stranded in water after driving on 600-year-old path
An Amazon truck drove onto "extremely dangerous" mudflats and had to be recovered by a farmer. The path dates back 600 years and is not intended for vehicles.
February 16, 2026
Environment|Political|US|World
Trump and Maryland governor Wes Moore battle over Potomac River sewage spill response
President Donald Trump is lashing out at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over what he says is as a lagging response to a January pipe rupture that sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest of Washington
February 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines
Drivers in Cuba are facing the prospects of waiting several months to refuel their cars, as fuel shortages caused by a U.S. oil siege intensify
February 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call
College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call
February 16, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|World
Missing UC Berkeley student found deceased in nearby lake, authorities say
Missing UC Berkeley student found deceased in nearby lake, authorities say
February 16, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Home survives Evangeline Parish tornado
Home survives Evangeline Parish tornado
February 16, 2026
Environment|Science
Warming winters are disrupting the hidden world of fungi – the result can shift mountain grasslands to scrub
Over a three-decade experiment in the Rocky Mountains, fungi and plant life fundamentally changed. The result has consequences for cattle and wildlife.
February 16, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle
Milwaukee woman battles rat infestation near her home
Milwaukee woman battles rat infestation near her home
February 16, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse will be visible over part of the world. Here’s what to know
February 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle
Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'
Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'
February 16, 2026
Arts|Environment|Travel|World
Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day
Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day
February 16, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|World
Injured seabird desperately pecks at hospital door for help
An injured seabird sought help by pecking on a German hospital’s emergency room door
February 16, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Amazon delivery van gets stuck after following GPS onto ‘dangerous’ mudflats
Amazon delivery van gets stuck after following GPS onto ‘dangerous’ mudflats
February 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World
Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago
A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago
February 15, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán
By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán
February 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel
Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia's fuel industry grows
Singapore is piloting the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy
February 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs
India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions
February 16, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging winds
A strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up
February 15, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads help make Carnival season more sustainable
It is Carnival season in New Orleans
February 15, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with dental fillings containing mercury
February 15, 2026
Environment|Political|World
Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration in new step to deepen control
Israel is beginning a land registration process in the occupied West Bank that critics say can shift large areas into state control
February 15, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks
February 15, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages
February 14, 2026
Environment|Science|Sports
'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists
'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists
February 14, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel
'Major travel impacts' expected as winter storm watch is issued for northern California
A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of northern California this holiday weekend
February 14, 2026
Environment|Health|Sports|Travel
'Part of something much bigger': Ohio native Katie Spotz to row 10,000 miles solo across Pacific Ocean
'Part of something much bigger': Ohio native Katie Spotz to row 10,000 miles solo across Pacific Ocean
February 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule
The U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales
February 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
February 14, 2026
Arts|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World
Minneapolis left to decide future of streetside memorials to 2 people killed by federal officers
The Trump administration announced this week that its immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending
February 14, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
What we can learn from lovebirds, the rare birds that mate for life
Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa
February 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|World
Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas
Residents of an affordable housing complex across from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, have testified in a lawsuit seeking to limit federal officers' use of tear gas during protests at the building
February 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'
President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran
February 13, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Political
Monument honoring known KKK members sparks removal debate
Monument honoring known KKK members sparks removal debate
February 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference
As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference
February 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political
A judge says she'll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
A judge says she plans to rule that President Donald Trump’s administration still cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received SNAP food aid
February 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World
Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe
February 13, 2026
Environment|Political|World
Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
The Trump administration is urging other nations to press a tiny Pacific island country to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take actiom
February 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US
Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that 'exposed' workers to explosion at US Steel plant
A federal safety agency investigating an August blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead says it found safety shortcomings that “exposed” employees to the explosion
February 13, 2026
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|US
Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex
Valentine's Day fundraiser lets you destroy buckthorn named after your ex
February 13, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel
Plane makes emergency landing after striking multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport
Plane makes emergency landing after striking multiple deer during takeoff at Florida airport
February 13, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle
Holy cow! Man on horseback wrangles loose cow in Florida neighborhood
Holy cow! Man on horseback wrangles loose cow in Florida neighborhood
February 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Political|US
Woman seen trying to set fire to Kansas City warehouse tied to previous ICE detention proposal
Woman seen trying to set fire to Kansas City warehouse tied to previous ICE detention proposal
February 13, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|Technology
Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center
Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center
February 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Missing 79-year-old reunited with K9 who found him
Missing 79-year-old reunited with K9 who found him
February 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science
Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup
Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup
February 13, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|Sports|World
World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some workers in Mexico City
Preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City are cutting into the livelihoods of sex workers and street vendors near Azteca Stadium
February 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World
Falling cocoa prices won't necessarily mean cheaper Valentine's Day chocolates
Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year
February 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await
A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science.
February 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|World
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of the year is almost here, but very few people will see it
February 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Sports|Travel
Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season
Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season
February 13, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
What can toughen Louisiana coast against worsening storms? 4 years and 30,000 trees
In the wetlands of coastal southeast Louisiana, conservation groups are wrapping up a four-year project to plant 30,000 trees
February 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms
Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other
February 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology
As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers
February 13, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
California photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it caused by the more recognizable and agriculturally valued honey bee
February 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World
Palestinians look to salvage Gaza's history from the ruins of Israel's military offensive
The Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City was hit by an Israeli strike during the war with Hamas
February 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World
'Money bouquets' rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans are embracing inventive expressions of romance shaped by economic realities as Valentine’s Day approaches
February 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster
US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster
February 13, 2026
Crime|Environment|Political|US|World
California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire
California’s top prosecutor is opening a civil rights investigation into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires
February 12, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”
February 12, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding
While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the government declaration, climate change and energy
February 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
President Donald Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that has extensive contracts with the agency he would lead
February 12, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions
February 12, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Trump delivers a deadly blow to EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution
Trump delivers a deadly blow to EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution
February 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles
February 12, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River
Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River
February 12, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Scientists say genetic analysis could greatly speed restoration of iconic American chestnut
A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests
February 12, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago
Prosecutors are investigating the European Commission’s sale of 23 office buildings to Belgium two years ago
February 12, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Sports
Camp Mystic parents seek stronger camp regulations in other states
The parents of an Alabama girl who was killed at Camp Mystic are seeking more safety oversight on summer camps
February 12, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports
Santa Cruz surfers hailed for rescuing family of 6 after boat capsizes
Santa Cruz surfers hailed for rescuing family of 6 after boat capsizes
February 12, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Sports
‘My heart just sank’: Iowa Lakes students mourn after deadly baseball team bus crash
‘My heart just sank’: Iowa Lakes students mourn after deadly baseball team bus crash
February 12, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
First responders rescue 11-year-old girl with autism near icy water in Cincinnati
First responders rescue 11-year-old girl with autism near icy water in Cincinnati
February 12, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Good Samaritan shovels busy sidewalk after fire left building abandoned
Good Samaritan shovels busy sidewalk after fire left building abandoned
February 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World
2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis
Mexico has sent two navy ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba as tighter U.S. pressure worsens the island’s energy crisis
February 12, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World
Program reunites veteran with stray cat she met while deployed
Program reunites veteran with stray cat she met while deployed
February 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million
Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million
February 12, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|World
He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found
He witnessed the sun’s power ‘like nobody else before or since.’ Now his first portrait has been found
February 12, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Fierce freeze killed hundreds of tropical fish
Fierce freeze killed hundreds of tropical fish
February 12, 2026
Africa|Environment|World
Cyclone Gezani destroys 18,000 homes and causes at least 36 deaths in Madagascar
Authorities say Cyclone Gezani killed at least 36 people, injured more than 370 and destroyed almost 18,000 homes across Madagascar
February 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health
Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plant
Last year, an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh killed two U.S. Steel workers and injured 11 others, including contractors
February 12, 2026
Environment|Lifestyle|Science
What if just 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?
Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate impact when even a small share of the population makes them
February 12, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it
Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.
February 12, 2026
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
How business students learn to make ethical decisions by studying a soup kitchen in one of America’s toughest neighborhoods
For 50 years, St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia has served the poorest and most vulnerable people in Kensington.
February 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political
Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms
Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms
February 12, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants
Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants
February 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle
Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans
Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans
February 12, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle
The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day
The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China issues new rules to curb auto price war after January passenger car sales drop 20%
China has moved to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has caused massive losses for the industry
February 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is visiting Venezuela to assess the country's oil industry as the Trump administration eases sanctions and pushes a major overhaul
February 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World
Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Activists have planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the 5-week-old immigration crackdown in its home state of Minnesota
February 11, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals
A football-size creature may have been among the earliest plant-eating land animals
February 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Interview|Technology
Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy
Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy
February 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks
The build-out of electric vehicle charging in the U.S. has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office
February 11, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas
Professional iguana trapper says cold snap caused major reduction in iguanas
February 11, 2026
Business|Environment|Sports|Technology
Pickleball waste is a problem on the Gulf Coast; 2 entrepreneurs may have a solution
Pickleball waste is a problem on the Gulf Coast; 2 entrepreneurs may have a solution
February 11, 2026
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health
National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia
National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia
February 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars
Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars
February 11, 2026
Africa|Environment|World
Death toll rises to 31 after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar and crushes houses
Authorities in Madagascar say at least 31 people have died after Tropical Cyclone Gezani hit the large Indian Ocean island
February 11, 2026
Environment|Science
Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit
Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit
February 11, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.
Brooklyn high school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel. Here's how it works.
February 11, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|World
NATO launches Arctic Sentry military effort in seeking to move on from Greenland dispute
NATO has launched a new military effort called Arctic Sentry to boost security in the High North
February 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment
Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service
Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service
February 11, 2026
Environment
Green or not, US energy future depends on Native nations
Native American lands contain 30% of the nation’s coal, 50% of its uranium and 20% of its natural gas, as well as copper, lithium and rare earth elements.
February 11, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|World
Portugal's interior minister steps down in response to growing criticism over storm response
Portuguese Interior Minister Maria Lúcia Amaral has resigned amid criticism of her government's response to recent winter storms
February 11, 2026
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|World
Thai coffee chains cut default sugar content in coffee and tea drinks in a new health push
The Thai government is urging coffee chains to cut sugar in drinks by half to combat health issues
February 11, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health|World
A young lawyer is taking Pakistan’s government to court over ‘period tax.’ She hopes the case will break sexual health taboos
A young lawyer is taking Pakistan’s government to court over ‘period tax.’ She hopes the case will break sexual health taboos
February 11, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing
Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects
February 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology|Travel|World
Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured
Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured
February 11, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US
Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states
February 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy
The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change
February 10, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World
Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road
Manatee successfully rescued after being trapped in a storm drain under road
February 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay
Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay
February 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction
Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction
February 10, 2026
Arts|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Winter storms don’t have to be deadly – here’s how to stay safe before, during and after one hits
Winter storms create many hazards, from slick ice to freezing temperatures. People often underestimate how quickly conditions can become life-threatening
January 29, 2026
Environment|Food|Health|Science
FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products
February 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment
Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows
Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows
February 10, 2026
Environment|Europe|Travel|World
Take a ride across frozen sea on Estonia's ice road
Temperatures in northern Europe have been so low that Estonians can now drive across a 12 1/2-mile stretch of frozen sea
February 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza as death toll mounts despite ceasefire
Two Palestinian men riding bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike Tuesday, hospital officials said, as deadly violence continued in Gaza despite an October ceasefire
February 10, 2026
Environment|Science
It’s been a brutal winter, but now it’s prime time for blockbuster Northeast storms
It’s been a brutal winter, but now it’s prime time for blockbuster Northeast storms
February 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle
Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage
Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage
February 10, 2026
Arts|Environment|Food|Interview|Opinion
'Horrible, horrible': Residents speak out against church demolition for Shake Shack
'Horrible, horrible': Residents speak out against church demolition for Shake Shack
February 10, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit
HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.
February 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science
Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable
Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.
February 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Technology
As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival
Other billionaires who own newspapers are doing a better job, a journalism professor explains.
February 10, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Mapping cemeteries for class – how students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones
Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.
February 10, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Technology
RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome − scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease
Researchers are embarking on the RNA equivalent of the Human Genome Project, including sequencing all the chemical modifications that make cells unique.
February 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Political|Technology|World
Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways
Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways
February 10, 2026
Environment|Science|Sports
In just 25 years, dozens of places will be too warm to host the Winter Olympics
In just 25 years, dozens of places will be too warm to host the Winter Olympics
February 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Honda reports declining profit as Trump's tariffs and EV moves hurt Japanese automaker's results
Honda has reported a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December compared to a year earlier
February 10, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires
Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain
February 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Travel|World
As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services
As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services
February 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says
Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived
February 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World
The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns
The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas
February 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|US
Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year
The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.
February 09, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Having an ice dream: Coyote spotted napping on the frozen Ohio River near Bellevue
Having an ice dream: Coyote spotted napping on the frozen Ohio River near Bellevue
February 09, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World
Two boys die after falling through ice in Osage County
Two boys die after falling through ice in Osage County
February 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Finance|US
On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches
A hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned chaotic Wednesday as Democratic lawmakers clashed with him over fiscal policy and Trump family conflicts
February 05, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
'Be kind, help someone': Gym owner praised for performing CPR
'Be kind, help someone': Gym owner praised for performing CPR
February 09, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
No animal alive today is ‘primitive’ – why are so many still labeled that way?
All species alive today, from chimpanzees to bacteria, are cousins that each have equally long lineages, rather than ancestors or descendants of one another.
February 09, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Infusing asphalt with plastic could help roads last longer and resist cracking under heat
A research team has paved plastic-infused roads in Texas and Bangladesh, with promising results.
February 09, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children
Bonobos are capable of pretend play, just like human children
February 09, 2026
Arts|Environment|Europe|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice
Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves
February 09, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow
February 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Israel's security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over the West Bank
Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to strengthen control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the powers of the Palestinian Authority
February 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery
YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery
February 08, 2026
Environment|Health
NYC expands efforts to keep New Yorkers safe during dangerous cold
NYC expands efforts to keep New Yorkers safe during dangerous cold
February 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power
‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power
February 08, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show
The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails
February 08, 2026
Crime|Environment|Sports|World
Meloni condemns anti-Olympics actions in Milan, calling demonstrators 'enemies of Italy'
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has condemned recent anti-Olympics protests in Milan
February 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World
Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty
While businesses were prepared for electricity cuts due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, no one expected such a brutal winter
February 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political
Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year’s devastating wildfire
February 07, 2026
Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Sports|World
Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue
Italian police have used tear gas and a water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue
February 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance
North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain
North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain
February 07, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|World
Zelensky says US wants Ukraine-Russia peace deal by June, despite failure to reach breakthrough so far
Zelensky says US wants Ukraine-Russia peace deal by June, despite failure to reach breakthrough so far
February 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political
Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding for a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
February 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US
Judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion for NY tunnel project
Judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion for NY tunnel project
February 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World
South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?
South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?
February 07, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
4 people have died from eating death cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains
Four people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the death cap mushroom that is proliferating in California following a rainy winter
February 06, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World
Colorado funeral home owner who abused nearly 200 corpses gets 40 years, decried as a 'monster'
A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies and gave families fake ashes has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for corpse abuse
February 06, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
As US block of oil supply deepens energy crisis, Cubans ask: What more can we sacrifice?
Cubans on Friday are facing a worsening crisis as U.S. efforts to block oil supplies take a toll
February 06, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life
Student makes cosmic dust in a lab, shining a light on the origin of life
February 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation reopening a huge swath of the Atlantic to commercial fishing
February 06, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Mississippians near two weeks without power after winter storm
Nearly two weeks after a massive storm left much of Mississippi covered in ice, some people are still without power
February 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
February 06, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology
Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm
While physical exertion helps athletes stay warm, sweating can lead to dehydration.
February 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science
Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm
The Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap
February 06, 2026
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel
Musk's underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns
Elon Musk's “Vegas Loop,” an underground transit system of private tunnels, is facing scrutiny from Nevada lawmakers after years of complaints about workplace safety and alleged violations
February 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is resuming staff cuts that were paused during January's severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers
February 06, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World
Seed guardians of the Amazon: A family's solitary fight to save endangered plants
Ramón Pucha ventures into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle to collect seeds from endangered plant species
February 06, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US
Owner of car swallowed by sinkhole during water main break demands another vehicle from city of NOLA
Owner of car swallowed by sinkhole during water main break demands another vehicle from city of NOLA
February 06, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
'Make better choices': Crews rescue woman who crawled 500 feet into casino drainage pipe, got stuck
'Make better choices': Crews rescue woman who crawled 500 feet into casino drainage pipe, got stuck
February 06, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Political
Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims
Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims
February 06, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?
Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and electronics, has survived President Donald Trump’s attempt to kill it
February 06, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Building with air – how nature’s hole-filled blueprints shape manufacturing
3D printing makes it easier for engineers to design cheap, lightweight materials that reflect patterns found in nature.
February 03, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists
A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists
February 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Jeep maker Stellantis announces a ‘reset’ of its business and massive charges. Shares crumble
Jeep maker Stellantis announces a ‘reset’ of its business and massive charges. Shares crumble
February 06, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology
From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics
Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.
February 06, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking
Emerging digital tools can help authorities prioritize inspections and rapidly identify illicit goods by linking online monitoring, legal references and on-the-ground investigations.
February 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Aldi is coming to Colorado, and the disruption could lead to lower food prices
The grocer offers low prices and plans to build its own distribution center.
February 06, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change
The eastern US has been gripped by an Arctic freeze. That’s about to change
February 06, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World
Canada and France open consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control
Canada and France were opening diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland
February 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science
Giant snails and tiny insects threaten the South's rice and crawfish farms
Farmers in Louisiana are going toe-to-toe with some nasty enemies: apple snails that clog crawfish traps while laying millions of bubblegum-colored eggs and tiny bugs called delphacids that can wipe out half a rice field while spreading plant disease
February 06, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'
The U_S_ has announced an additional $6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the two countries, with Cuba’s president accusing the U_S_ of an “energy blockade.”
February 05, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Seaholm High School student creates nonprofit to help people in need of clothing
Seaholm High School student creates nonprofit to help people in need of clothing
February 05, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain
The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain
February 05, 2026
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science
Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors
February 05, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Bessent says it would be up to Trump whether to sue his Fed nominee over interest rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it would be up to the president to decide whether to sue Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, if he doesn't lower interest rates
February 05, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology
Man with disabilities sleeps in car during 10-day power outage
Man with disabilities sleeps in car during 10-day power outage
February 05, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission
NASA Langley scientists playing important roles as part of Artemis II mission
February 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
Cubans rendered powerless as outages persist and tensions with US escalate
Residents of a small coastal Cuban town face severe hardships despite living near energy sources
February 05, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Sports
Police, rescue crews save skaters stuck on chunk of drifting ice
Police, rescue crews save skaters stuck on chunk of drifting ice
February 05, 2026
Environment|Lifestyle
Sinkhole opens up in Lancaster community, bringing neighbors together
Sinkhole opens up in Lancaster community, bringing neighbors together
February 05, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Health
Boar's Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Company and federal officials said the Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly 2024 listeria food poisoning outbreak is back in business
February 05, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize
February 05, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Overactive immune cells can worsen heart failure – targeting them could offer new treatments
Approaching heart failure like an autoimmune condition could offer new ways to improve patient survival.
February 05, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology
What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere
US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.
February 05, 2026
Africa|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22
A global hunger monitoring group says that famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region, where acute malnutrition has been registered in two more towns there
February 05, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports
Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions
Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions
February 05, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World
UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds
The U.N. human rights chief says his office is in "survival mode" as he appeals for $400 million to meet this year's needs
February 05, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health
Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help
San Antonio offers a free preschool program for infants and toddlers, helping set them up for success in elementary school
February 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment
EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires
Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles to outline the president’s plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year’s wildfires
February 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant
Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy
February 05, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Political|Sports|World
Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees
Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees
February 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Mystery manhole leak creating an icy hazard for food wholesaler
Mystery manhole leak creating an icy hazard for food wholesaler
February 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year
A new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States
February 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel
Firefighters rescue swan stuck in frozen Connecticut river
Firefighters came to the rescue of a swan found stuck in a frozen Connecticut river this week
February 04, 2026
Environment|Europe|World
Here's what international law says about striking energy facilities in war
Russian missiles and drones have pounded Ukraine’s energy grid in recent weeks
February 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized
Brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized
February 04, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Woman escapes apartment fire barefoot, searches for missing pets
Woman escapes apartment fire barefoot, searches for missing pets
February 04, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World
'Aloka the Peace Dog' honored in Central Virginia as he joins monks on Walk for Peace
'Aloka the Peace Dog' honored in Central Virginia as he joins monks on Walk for Peace
February 04, 2026
Business|Environment|Europe|Sports|World
IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperatures
Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says
February 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours
The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic, and in-season
February 04, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps
Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.
February 04, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm
Desalination of seawater and sewage treatment plants leave behind water that contains high concentrations of salt, metals and other contaminants. What if that water could be separated from the rest?
February 04, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh
A German habit has been trending in recent weeks: ‘lüften,’ or airing out your home. It can help older, damp homes in the US – if circumstances are right.
February 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years
See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years
February 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds
Elon Musk’s bold new plan to put AI in orbit isn’t as crazy as it sounds
February 04, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics
Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles
February 04, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel
Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar
Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer
February 03, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Why this US cold snap feels bone-shattering when it's not record-shattering
The frigid weather gripping much of America is not unprecedented, but it feels that way
February 03, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel
Iguana pizza is now a thing in South Florida, thanks to a cold snap that sent iguanas falling from trees
Iguana pizza is now a thing in South Florida, thanks to a cold snap that sent iguanas falling from trees
February 03, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits
Family's first heat in decades sparks fire and frantic calls as South Florida cold snap hits
February 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|US
Is the US becoming uninsurable? How climate change affects insurance costs
CheapInsurance.com used NOAA data to analyze the rising number of billion-dollar disasters and their implications for the insurance marketplace in the U.S.
March 03, 2025
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology
Cities have a public bathroom crisis. Are smart, portable bathrooms the way forward?
Next City reports that one toilet startup is using social psychology and gig labor to help address L.A.'s public bathroom problem, but advocates have questions.
April 25, 2025
Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Frozen car mystery leaves Racine woman stuck in ice for over a week
Frozen car mystery leaves Racine woman stuck in ice for over a week
February 03, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Community helps farmer deliver houseplants to seniors
Community helps farmer deliver houseplants to seniors
February 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Family shocked by Amazon delivery tote containing human waste
Family shocked by Amazon delivery tote containing human waste
February 03, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem
Volunteers build owl nesting platforms to tackle growing rat problem
February 03, 2026
Economy|Environment
A growing sinkhole frustrates city leaders and residents
A growing sinkhole frustrates city leaders and residents
February 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Witnesses describe scene near fire, explosion in Nashua
Witnesses describe scene near fire, explosion in Nashua
February 03, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Good Samaritan honored for stopping knife attack on child
Good Samaritan honored for stopping knife attack on child
February 03, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health
Woman trapped by ice misses critical heart appointments
Woman trapped by ice misses critical heart appointments
February 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
As utility bills climb, one homeowner discovers a $7,000 mistake that could have been avoided
As utility bills climb, one homeowner discovers a $7,000 mistake that could have been avoided
February 03, 2026
Environment|Science
Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests
Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests
February 03, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel
The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics
The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics
February 03, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology
Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics’ future – and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games
Innovations have made recent Winter Games possible, but the future climate will have a big impact on where the Olympics can be held and winter sports themselves.
February 03, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|World
Families suffer as Ukrainian engineers can no longer keep up with repairing infrastructure
Residents of Kyiv are struggling through a harsh winter as months of Russian drone and missile strikes have left hundreds of thousands without heat or electricity
February 03, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.
February 03, 2026
Business|Environment|Technology|World
China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027
China has moved to ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly seen on Tesla vehicles, starting next year
February 03, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom
China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions
February 03, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science
MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules
MAHA activists who want to hold corporations accountable for harming Americans’ health have found an unlikely ally in a Republican-led Environmental Protection Agency that has traditionally supported big businesses and less regulation
February 03, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return
A landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones
February 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world
February 03, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health
Gas explosion in New Hampshire sparks a fire at a mental health facility
Three firefighters were injured when a natural gas leak caused an explosion and fire at a New Hampshire mental health center, but the building’s tenants and clients all evacuated safely
February 02, 2026
Business|Environment
Trump’s attempts to kill offshore wind aren’t working
Trump’s attempts to kill offshore wind aren’t working
February 02, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|World
Southern US enters a second week of biting cold and prolonged outages
People in North Carolina are digging out from a foot or more of snow and Florida farmers need their frozen plants to thaw before they can assess the damage
February 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resume
A federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction
February 02, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Political
'People's voices are important': OKC residents celebrate victory over proposed ICE facility
'People's voices are important': OKC residents celebrate victory over proposed ICE facility
February 02, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political
Gold Star family pushes for new state license plate
Gold Star family pushes for new state license plate
February 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers
Engineers monitor rare ice buildup on Pittsburgh's three rivers
February 02, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Video shows dramatic rescue of cat from 100-foot-tall tree
Video shows dramatic rescue of cat from 100-foot-tall tree
February 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Technology
Crews free worker trapped in elevated sand hopper
Crews free worker trapped in elevated sand hopper
February 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope
Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope
February 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
San Francisco Bay Area rattled by series of early morning earthquakes
A series of small earthquakes rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in an area that’s had a lot of seismic activity in recent months
February 02, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Kid e-biker gang on trail allegedly assaults man and his daughter
Kid e-biker gang on trail allegedly assaults man and his daughter
February 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death
‘It's the silent killer’: Father raising awareness after son's carbon monoxide death
February 02, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Fire crews rescue dog from a nearly 30-foot-deep well days after it went missing
Fire crews rescue dog from a nearly 30-foot-deep well days after it went missing
February 02, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
The Novel Refuge bookstore seeks to help refugee families turn a new chapter
The Novel Refuge bookstore seeks to help refugee families turn a new chapter
February 02, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Travel|World
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather
February 02, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel
The Latest: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog that lives in a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, has issued the most highly anticipated weather forecast of the season: six more weeks of winter
February 02, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
School teaching young students that kindness is always in season
School teaching young students that kindness is always in season
February 02, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World
What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 miners
A landslide last week collapsed tunnels at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead
February 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
A Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China
February 02, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science
Suspending family-based immigrant visas weakens US families and the economy
Family reunification is often framed as a cost, but evidence shows it functions as social infrastructure that supports work, well-being and economic stability.
February 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Sports|US|World
What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in
What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter prediction is in
February 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality
Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality
February 02, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Pollution of a sacred river is leaving Delhi without water
The Yamuna River, a holy site for millions and a source of about 40% of Delhi’s water supply, is now so polluted that it is often covered in toxic foam and cannot be treated, triggering widespread shortages.
February 01, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment
Right-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s elections. Here’s what to know.
Right-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s elections. Here’s what to know.
February 01, 2026
Economy|Environment
More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow
Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist for a huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England
February 01, 2026
Business|Environment|Sports|Technology|World
NASCAR's Clash postponed to Wednesday due to historic snowfall in North Carolina
A bomb cyclone over North Carolina has forced NASCAR to reschedule its preseason exhibition to Wednesday night
February 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political
14 people have died during dangerous cold snap in NYC, Mayor Mamdani says
14 people have died during dangerous cold snap in NYC, Mayor Mamdani says
February 01, 2026
Business|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US
As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race
As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race
February 01, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge
Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.
January 29, 2026
Environment|Health|World
Millions of Delhi residents lost water for days. Some say it’s still toxic
Millions of Delhi residents lost water for days. Some say it’s still toxic
February 01, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's Knob
Punxsutawney Phil is set to deliver his annual weather forecast and predict either six more weeks of winter or an early spring
January 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why
About 50 members of a community outside Chile’s capital spent Saturday trying their best to power an entirely human-operated chatbot that could answer questions and make silly pictures on command, in a message to highlight the environmental toll and water usage of artificial intelligence data centers in the region
January 31, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World
More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota
More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota
January 31, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World
Snow hits the Carolinas as low temps compound power outage woes elsewhere from last weekend's ice
A “bomb cyclone” that brings heavy snow to parts of the Carolinas and ushers in frigid temperature to much of East Coast Saturday is likely to persist into Sunday
January 31, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Diver details rescue operation after vehicle goes off Parkway East into Monongahela River
Diver details rescue operation after vehicle goes off Parkway East into Monongahela River
January 31, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US|World
Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the search for survivors on a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts with seven aboard has been suspended
January 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|US
Sidewalk blocked off after ice chunks fall from buildings
Sidewalk blocked off after ice chunks fall from buildings
January 31, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|World
Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold
Emergency power cuts have hit several Ukrainian cities and neighboring Moldova
January 31, 2026
Environment|Sports|US
NASCAR delays preseason race at Bowman Gray Stadium to Monday
NASCAR has postponed the preseason exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium until Monday night because of ice and snow in the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina
January 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance
A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission
A former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally
January 31, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
See February’s full snow moon light up the sky
See February’s full snow moon light up the sky
January 31, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|World
Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
Rebel authorities in eastern Congo say at least 200 people were killed in a landslide at coltan mines
January 31, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology|World
After Mexico bans vapes, cartels tighten their grip on a booming market
Organized crime in Mexico is tightening its grip on the vape market, a $1.5 billion industry
January 31, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political
San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is jumping into the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California
January 29, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US
Nearly 90-year-old couple survives for days at home without power using fireplace for warmth
Nearly 90-year-old couple survives for days at home without power using fireplace for warmth
January 29, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors to curl up on couch
A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze
January 29, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Possibly abandoned dog found safe after six days in cold, snow, police say
Possibly abandoned dog found safe after six days in cold, snow, police say
January 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Milwaukee tenant sees sewage backup in kitchen sink
Milwaukee tenant sees sewage backup in kitchen sink
January 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials
Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials
January 29, 2026
Environment|Science
Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California
Scientists on a research vessel off the California coast are marveling at a rare find — a waved albatross was spotted soaring over the Pacific
January 29, 2026
Environment|Health|World
Australia’s hottest towns hit 120F in a grueling heat wave: ‘It’s just damn hot’
Australia’s hottest towns hit 120F in a grueling heat wave: ‘It’s just damn hot’
January 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Thousands face another arctic blast without power as East Coast preps for a storm
Frustrations are bubbling up for the tens of thousands that have been without power for nearly a week in the U.S. South as a new storm looms
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know
A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know
January 30, 2026
Economy|Environment|Travel|World
What a reporter found when she returned to Cuba after last trip 3 years ago
Caribbean correspondent Dánica Coto has returned to Cuba after more than three years
January 30, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone
Most snow in years, blizzard conditions possible in parts of Southeast from powerful bomb cyclone
January 30, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|World
Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm
Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm
January 30, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Travel|US
Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
Massive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida
January 30, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Dog lost for 6 days during snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures rescued in Beaver County
Dog lost for 6 days during snowstorm and sub-zero temperatures rescued in Beaver County
January 30, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice
Polar bears in Norway’s Arctic are getting fatter and healthier, despite melting sea ice
January 30, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|World
Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government
Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the U.S. government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular uprising and usher in a new government
January 30, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
9-year-old recovering after serious playground accident
9-year-old recovering after serious playground accident
January 30, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Pig Sanctuary seeks animal caretaker for its rescued residents
Pig Sanctuary seeks animal caretaker for its rescued residents
January 30, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes
It’s about to get so cold, Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches could see snowflakes
January 30, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil
Massive power outages in Cuba mean that many people are unaware that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island
January 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow
Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches
Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches
January 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center
The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers
'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers
January 30, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Popular social media influencer supports his community through the current winter storm
Popular social media influencer supports his community through the current winter storm
January 30, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political
Oklahoma City ICE detention center proposal halted after community opposition
Oklahoma City ICE detention center proposal halted after community opposition
January 30, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Groundhog Day Forecasts: Punxsutawney Phil Has Competition
Groundhog Day Forecasts: Punxsutawney Phil Has Competition
January 30, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Travel|US|Videos|World
Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'
A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites
January 30, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind
Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind
January 31, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water – 3 tips to deice responsibly
Excess road and sidewalk salt flows into storm drains and ultimately into area streams and rivers, affecting fish and other aquatic organisms.
January 27, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests
One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.
January 27, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Opinion|World
Repeated government lying, warned Hannah Arendt, makes it impossible for citizens to think and to judge
When officials lie time and again, people don’t know what to trust. And when this happens, citizens cannot deliberate, approve or dissent coherently, because a shared world no longer exists.
January 27, 2026
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports
Family identifies 16-year-old girl killed in sledding incident; investigation underway
Family identifies 16-year-old girl killed in sledding incident; investigation underway
January 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
17-month-old K9 helps locate missing Michigan teen
17-month-old K9 helps locate missing Michigan teen
January 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Sports|Travel
Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around
Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.
January 27, 2026
Crime|Environment
Bald eagle recuperating while wildlife officers look for person who shot it: "We want somebody to come forward"
Bald eagle recuperating while wildlife officers look for person who shot it: "We want somebody to come forward"
January 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World
Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
January 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale
Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale
January 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor
Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor
January 27, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction
January 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|Technology
Amazon to close most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in days
Amazon is closing almost all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations in days as it narrows its focus on food delivery and its grocery chain, Whole Foods Market
January 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet
Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|World
A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Frost quakes cause loud booms, light shaking when bitterly cold temperatures persist
Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and even cause small vibrations
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Scientists say AI is one of the biggest concerns in new Doomsday Clock time
Created in 1947 by atomic scientists, the Doomsday Clock represents how close humanity may be to destruction. On Tuesday, scientists set a new time, arguing that countries are failing to heed their dire warnings.
January 27, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|US
Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured
A 77-pound mountain lion caused a stir as it wandered through San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood
January 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle
Cold snap raises concerns for mango growers
Cold snap raises concerns for mango growers
January 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
'Maybe a beach chair, a yoga mat': Drivers rush to use space savers as parking ban lifted
'Maybe a beach chair, a yoga mat': Drivers rush to use space savers as parking ban lifted
January 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle
Report of kids playing on frozen lake in Colorado Springs prompts search from local crews
Report of kids playing on frozen lake in Colorado Springs prompts search from local crews
January 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel
Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks
Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks
January 27, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Woman spends hours clearing snow for neighbors, showing Oklahoma Standard persists through cold
Woman spends hours clearing snow for neighbors, showing Oklahoma Standard persists through cold
January 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Technology|US
UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash
UPS says it has retired its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes just months after one crashed in Louisville, killing 15 people
January 27, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
WATCH: Mesa seniors turn plastic bags into lifesaving mats for unhoused community
WATCH: Mesa seniors turn plastic bags into lifesaving mats for unhoused community
January 27, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Insane doorbell camera captures ice storm devastating tree canopy as residents rally together
Insane doorbell camera captures ice storm devastating tree canopy as residents rally together
January 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
President Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025
January 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court
January 27, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|World
'They were just screaming.' Mom unable to save 3 sons who fell through icy pond in Texas
Authorities say three brothers died in Texas after falling through ice on a pond as a massive winter storm has gripped much of the nation
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel
Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear
A NASA research plane has landed without its landing gear in Texas, sending plumes of flame behind it
January 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' say they were punished for seeking legal help
Two former detainees at a Florida immigration center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” testified they faced punishment for seeking legal advice
January 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained, or watch their parents be deported
Children with a parent or family member who is detained, or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case, are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults.
January 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there
Some of these ‘forever chemicals’ are toxic at very low levels. They can get into water systems and bioaccumulate in fish, ultimately posing risks to people.
January 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Political|World
The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe
The US may be stepping back from some engagements on the world stage. That’s not necessarily bad news for the rest of the world, an analyst argues.
January 28, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Innovations in asthma care can improve the health of Detroiters living with this chronic disease
Detroiters are hospitalized for asthma four times more often than Michigan residents overall. A proactive approach to care can improve symptom management.
January 28, 2026
Environment|Political
Parking space savers in snow not allowed on Baltimore streets, mayor says
Parking space savers in snow not allowed on Baltimore streets, mayor says
January 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
What happens if someone moves your space saver in Boston? Not everyone is following "snow etiquette" after storm.
What happens if someone moves your space saver in Boston? Not everyone is following "snow etiquette" after storm.
January 28, 2026
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold
January 28, 2026
Americas|Environment|Europe|World
Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change
A court has ordered the Dutch government to draw up a plan to protect residents of the Caribbean island of Bonaire from the devastating effects of climate change
January 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Broken elevator has left some apartment residents stuck inside for months
Broken elevator has left some apartment residents stuck inside for months
January 28, 2026
Crime|Environment|Science|US
Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control
Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control
January 28, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Mother drops baby from window in fire
Mother drops baby from window in fire
January 28, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Worries deepen in US South after days of grappling with snow, ice and widespread outages
Conditions were growing more dire in parts of the South still reeling from subfreezing temperatures and widespread power outages as vehicles got stranded for hours on major highways
January 28, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports
Parking lot transforms into impromptu ice rink
Parking lot transforms into impromptu ice rink
January 28, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain
Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast
January 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
'Can't happen fast enough': Marineland Canada's whales approved for move to U.S.
'Can't happen fast enough': Marineland Canada's whales approved for move to U.S.
January 28, 2026
Environment|Political|World
‘We are reliving the Nakba’: A Palestinian community says it’s being erased as Israeli settler violence intensifies
‘We are reliving the Nakba’: A Palestinian community says it’s being erased as Israeli settler violence intensifies
January 28, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World
Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts
As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market
January 28, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Common sense and slowing down are the keys to avoiding icy weather accidents
For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold
January 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
‘Our first cow’: Farm mourns loss of mama cow after barn collapse, welcomes new calf
‘Our first cow’: Farm mourns loss of mama cow after barn collapse, welcomes new calf
January 28, 2026
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Nurse describes harrowing moment her car slid off roadway, plunged into river
Nurse describes harrowing moment her car slid off roadway, plunged into river
January 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
January 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Huge landslide leaves Sicilian homes teetering on cliff edge as 1,500 people are evacuated
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni was given an aerial tour of a southern Sicilian town where days of heavy rains triggered a massive landslide
January 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida
One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida
January 28, 2026
Crime|Environment|Political|US|World
Trash piling up on Arivaca property near the border
Trash piling up on Arivaca property near the border
January 28, 2026
Environment|Science
Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home
Berkeley residents divided over fire prevention ordinance; no wooden structures within 5 ft of home
January 28, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health
Tip, DNA leads police to suspect in Florida Memorial University rape
Tip, DNA leads police to suspect in Florida Memorial University rape
January 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science
Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rules
A federal judge has refused to block a winter oil and gas exploration project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska that opponents said was improperly analyzed by the federal government
January 28, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
January 28, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satellite
A loggerhead sea turtle has returned to the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation at a Florida turtle hospital
January 28, 2026
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science
Two companies made dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula
Two companies made dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies
January 28, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
The Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states
January 28, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Political|World
King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet
King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy
January 28, 2026
Australia|Environment|World
Koala rescued from wildfires in Australia
Residents in Australia rescued a koala as wildfires raged through their farm in the state of Victoria. A record heatwave has sent temperatures soaring and fueled blazes in the country.
January 30, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
January 29, 2026
Environment|Health|US|World
New cold snap adds urgency to winter storm recovery across the South
Hundreds of National Guard troops have been mobilized in ice-stricken Mississippi and Tennessee to clear debris and help people stranded in cars and homes still without power as the Southern states brace for another blast of dangerous cold weather
January 29, 2026
Africa|Environment|Science|World
Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa
January 29, 2026
Environment|World
Bomb cyclone will bring heavy snow and hurricane-force winds to the Southeast. Coastal New England could be in its path, too
Bomb cyclone will bring heavy snow and hurricane-force winds to the Southeast. Coastal New England could be in its path, too
January 29, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel
Death Valley landmark Scotty’s Castle is reopening for limited tours after years of flood repairs
Scotty's Castle, built in the 1920s, is tucked away in the desert in Death Valley National Park and was one of the park's biggest attractions
January 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political
Escape from Washington? Senators look to start new chapters as governors
U.S. senators are increasingly looking to leave Washington for leadership roles in their home states
January 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology
America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry
Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries, and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back.
January 29, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.
January 29, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore public health
In the world of cost benefit analysis, if an impact isn’t monetized, it doesn’t exist. A former EPA official explains what’s changing now and why it matters.
January 29, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion
Colorado has emergency domestic violence shelters in only half its counties, leaving survivors without safe housing options
A lack of shelters and affordable housing means survivors of domestic violence have few places to go.
January 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
January 29, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment
Even when people’s rights are ignored, understanding the law can keep protesters engaged
When protesters experience repression and violence, whether or not they have legal education can help determine continued involvement in a protest movement.
January 29, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health
A growing nursing shortage is made worse by nurses’ daily challenges of patients and their families rolling their eyes, yelling and striking
Nurses are leaving the profession faster than they’re being replaced – in part due to the emotional and physical toll they endure from disrespectful patients or their loved ones.
January 29, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US
Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"
Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"
January 29, 2026
Crime|Environment|Technology
Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire
Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire
January 29, 2026
Arts|Environment|Europe|Science|World
King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film
King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film
January 29, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
96-year-old horticulturist says retirement isn't in his vocabulary
96-year-old horticulturist says retirement isn't in his vocabulary
January 29, 2026
Environment|Health|US|World
Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger
Three Texas siblings who died in an icy pond are among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold
January 27, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World
How weather may have impacted a private jet crash with 8 people on board
A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, Sunday evening, according to the FAA. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The crash came amid a massive snowstorm making its way through the Northeast.
January 26, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|US|World
The winter storm is here: freezing temperatures, icy roads, and cities covered in snow
The winter storm is here and two-thirds of the US population is facing this extreme cold. More than half of all Americas will experience subzero wind chills over the next 3 days.
January 26, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
Why Minnesota’s CEOs finally broke their silence
January 26, 2026
Asia|Environment|Health|Travel|World
Snow leopard mauls skier in China’s Xinjiang region
Snow leopard mauls skier in China’s Xinjiang region
January 27, 2026
Australia|Environment|Health|Sports|World
Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C
Parts of Australia have sweltered in record temperatures close to 50 degrees Celsius or 122 Fahrenheit during a prolonged heat wave
January 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Travel|US|World
Death toll from winter storm and cold rises to over 30 as parts of South could be without power ‘weeks, not days’
Death toll from winter storm and cold rises to over 30 as parts of South could be without power ‘weeks, not days’
January 26, 2026
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel
Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm
Six people died when a business jet crashed during takeoff as a snowstorm moved in and visibility diminished in Maine
January 26, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice
January 26, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|World
Canada gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to the US
Canada’s last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States
January 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms
Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more
January 26, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on the US economy, but how much?
Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U.S. economy
January 26, 2026
Economy|Environment|Interview|World
The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency calls this a 'very difficult moment in history'
The first refugee to lead the U_N_ refugee agency tells The Associated Press that the world faces a “very difficult moment in history.”
January 26, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks
Officials warn that shoveling snow after this weekend's massive storm could be hazardous to your heart
January 26, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Groundhogs are lousy forecasters but valuable animal engineers – and an important food source
Groundhogs predict spring with the same accuracy as flipping a coin. But they’re vital to their ecosystems, feasting through summer to store enough fat to last through their winter hibernation.
January 26, 2026