A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed
Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo
Global central banks mostly on hold as war muddies economic outlook
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
Man plans to plead guilty in killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. 2 other men went to trial
QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu
Environment|Health|Science
Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida
Experts discuss health risks of harmful algal blooms in Southwest Florida
April 14, 2026Environment
Business|Economy|Environment
Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough
Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers in the United States, but some communities are working to reverse local restrictions
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues
April 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses
Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses
April 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US
Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase
Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase
April 13, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market
Incarcerated artists showcase talents at Carytown Spring Artisan Market
April 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal
In the past, the gray whale population recovered fairly quickly. But data on baby whales show that isn’t happening, and a new study finds an alarmingly high mortality rate.
April 13, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows
A new mapping tool allows local governments, conservation groups and landowners to understand how their land-use decisions affect wildlife and natural resources.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health
Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political
District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do
School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home
The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home
April 13, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Political|World
A baby born in a tent on a Beirut roadside struggles to survive, her family displaced by war
A newborn baby struggles in a tent along Beirut’s waterfront
April 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Travel|World
An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political
At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle
Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds
Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022
April 13, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
With NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights
April 12, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space
Dulaney High School community gathers as alum Reid Wiseman makes historic return from space
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Travel
A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion
A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis
The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World
Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices
Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran
April 12, 2026
Environment|Travel|World
Cruise companies to Alaska are avoiding a popular excursion to Tracy Arm after a massive landslide
For years, a popular part of many cruises in southeast Alaska has been sailing up Tracy Arm, a long, narrow fjord marked by steep mountains, glittering waterfalls and calving glaciers
April 12, 2026
Environment
Trump wants to cover a White House office building with ‘magic paint.’ Experts advise against it
Trump wants to cover a White House office building with ‘magic paint.’ Experts advise against it
April 12, 2026
Economy|Environment|US|World
Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions
President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for seven states
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos
Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country
April 11, 2026
Environment
Boulders falling shut down Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, none hurt
Boulders falling shut down Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay, none hurt
April 11, 2026
Environment|Science|US|Videos|World
Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises
April 11, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon
Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project
April 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Technology|US|World
Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion
Authorities say five people have been charged with murder in a deadly Northern California explosion at a fireworks warehouse that killed seven people
April 10, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Science
IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China
IU biology researcher sentenced, deported for smuggling E. coli DNA from China
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials
April 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health
'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms
'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms
April 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires
Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires
April 11, 2026
Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Science
Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns
Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife
Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife
April 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall
Fence installed at prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall
April 11, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle
'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner
'Goats on the run': Police help reunite lost goats with owner
April 11, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World
Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine
Man's body found after fire burns home in Maine
April 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World
Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds
Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe
April 11, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle
Stray dog shootings in Alabama shine light on county with no animal control
Stray dog shootings in Alabama shine light on county with no animal control
April 11, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up
As climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration
April 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
FAA investigates close call on LAX taxiway just weeks after LaGuardia runway crash
A Frontier Airlines jet nearly collided with two trucks that crossed in front of it Wednesday night at Los Angeles International Airport
April 10, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports
MacIntyre gives middle-finger salute as firm, fast Augusta National bites back at the Masters
The opening round of the Masters on Thursday provided a glimpse of just how difficult a dry, fast Augusta National can play
April 10, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US
Beaver 'arrested' in Toms River after gnawing on residents' nerves
Beaver 'arrested' in Toms River after gnawing on residents' nerves
April 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"
Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"
April 10, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|US|World
How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
April 10, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
I found a new meteor shower, and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun
A newly identified meteor shower reveals that intense heat is fragmenting a previously unknown asteroid as it passes too close to the Sun.
April 10, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas
Kilauea eruption episode 44 fountains for over 8 hours; tephra chunks falling in nearby areas
April 10, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science
Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans
A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.
April 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war
Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World
China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers says Chinese exports of passenger cars have accelerated in March
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads
Protests over high fuel prices in Ireland have entered a fourth day, sparking concerns about fuel shortages and emergency services as demonstrators clogged roads and blocked access to refining and distribution sites around the country
April 10, 2026
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World
A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa
Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the early globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II
April 10, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland
Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Travel|World
Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
April 10, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space
Why NASA sent ‘organ chips’ of the Artemis II crew into space
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China
With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East
April 10, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel
Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world
Spooner, Wisconsin is home to one of the largest musky hatcheries in the world
April 10, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Interview|US|Videos
DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video
DNR officer's extrication by Minnesota Air Rescue Team caught on video
April 10, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater
The Environmental Protection Agency has gutted rules that target waste from burning coal
April 10, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents
'Bench Bunny' overpopulation causes property damage and ongoing frustration for residents
April 10, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car
Elderly man and woman rescued from partially submerged car
April 10, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion
Army ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time
April 10, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar.
Video of a sinkhole that swallowed two vehicles in Omaha, Nebraska captured attention around the world, but hundreds of others happen with little notice
April 09, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US
Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge
Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse
April 09, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek
Horse reunited with owner after being rescued from flooded creek
April 10, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|World
The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative
April 09, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help
Charley the cow saved from slaughter after community comes together to help
April 09, 2026
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash
Argentina's Congress has approved a bill that eases glacier protections to boost mining investments
April 09, 2026
Environment|Science|World
The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it
The first predictions for hurricane season are in and El Niño’s fingerprints are all over it
April 09, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle
Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors
Kentucky couple makes special wheelchairs to help people with disabilities explore outdoors
April 09, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids
A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.
April 03, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel
New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut
American woodcocks continue to attract onlookers in a New York City park
April 09, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
It’s OK to love all the bees (the honey bees, too)
The accusations you might have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed up by evidence. In fact, there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place.
April 09, 2026
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives as drought restrictions tighten
City offers help replacing Colorado lawns with drought-tolerant alternatives as drought restrictions tighten
April 09, 2026
Environment|Science|World
These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet
These two iconic polar species have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet
April 09, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World
Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers
April 09, 2026
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions
Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages
An Oregon appeals court has sided with PacifiCorp in a ruling that could possibly jeopardize over $1 billion in damages for victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires
April 09, 2026
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US|World
Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist
Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist
April 09, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|US
Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway
Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, search for 2 others underway
April 09, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space
‘It really bent your mind’: The life-altering phenomenon astronauts experience in space
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|US|World
'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US
March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit
San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science
Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill
Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill
April 09, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills
Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills
April 09, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species
Reclaiming the Range: Northern Colorado's 11-year journey to restore the west's most iconic species
April 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy
April 08, 2026
Business|Environment|Sports|World
Fire breaks out at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park; no injuries reported
A fire has broken out at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome, prompting a major emergency response
April 08, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning
City honors 11-year-old girl, woman for saving child from drowning
April 08, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports
Masters in bloom: More than azaleas and dogwood make up golf's most beautiful garden
Everyone knows about the azaleas and dogwoods at Augusta National during the Masters
April 08, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change
April 08, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Sports
Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River
Michigan DNR reports finding 15-pound walleye in Muskegon River
April 08, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|Travel
Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream
Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream
April 08, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop
Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train in the Loop
April 08, 2026
Environment
Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands
Flood risk continues through Friday as a storm system brings numerous rounds of rain to the islands
April 08, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city
Habitat loss from development pushes more black bears into the city
April 08, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex
High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex
April 08, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World
Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says
Fireball spotted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware traveled at 30,000 mph before disintegrating, NASA says
April 08, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon
Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil's Amazon rainforest are reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon
Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment
Tariff-driven uncertainty, rising costs and tax law changes have prompted many companies to reconsider their strategies
April 08, 2026
Environment|Science
City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world
Cities breed smart wildlife because it takes savvy to survive there.
April 08, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political
Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador
A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past 40 years.
April 08, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future
Cities have the best chance of reducing water use when people actively participate in water conservation, but even that might not be enough in the future.
April 08, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Mutual aid and self-sufficiency are key to life near USSR’s contaminated nuclear test zone in Kazakhstan
When I talk about my anthropological fieldwork, many Americans are shocked to learn that “living on a nuclear test site” is even a logical statement.
April 08, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World
Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo
The Artemis II astronauts are now forever intertwined with Apollo 8
April 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US
Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters
April 08, 2026
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens
Hundreds of Cuban women have gathered in Havana to decry a U.S. energy embargo and other measures imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island
April 07, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health
Texas officials investigating hundreds of complaints against Camp Mystic amid license renewal bid
Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls
April 08, 2026
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World
Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US
Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar
Delta Air lines is joining a growing list of U.S. carriers raising checked bag fees
April 08, 2026
Environment|Science|World
A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you
A Super El Niño is coming. Here’s how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you
April 08, 2026
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political
Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase
Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase
April 08, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Technology
School buses stocked with lifesaving kits
School buses stocked with lifesaving kits
April 08, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science
Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth
For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.
April 08, 2026
Environment
Albuquerque Fire Rescue expands fleet with new UTVs, type 3 engine
Albuquerque Fire Rescue expands fleet with new UTVs, type 3 engine
April 08, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health
Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say
Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say
April 08, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion
Lexington community still healing 1 year after fatal gas explosion
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak
California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak
April 08, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance
RobCo Wildlife Rescue gives injured backyard bunnies a second chance
April 08, 2026
Environment
Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades
April 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit
Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services
April 07, 2026
Crime|Environment|Travel|US|Videos
Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend
Flooding strands drivers and prompts more than a dozen rescues over the holiday weekend
April 07, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps
Motorcycle crash ends in flames near kids; far West Side residents urge need for speed bumps
April 07, 2026
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show
Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show
April 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health
Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived
April 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil
Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
April 07, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure
Vietnam has unanimously elected Communist Party leader To Lam as president, consolidating his control over both party and state
April 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches
President Donald Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his Tuesday ultimatum approaches
April 06, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel
Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank
Authorities in British Columbia have urged people to stay away from a rock face above a highway in the Canadian province where a Volkswagen Beetle shell was suspended in an apparent prank by engineering students
April 07, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Sports
Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024
With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field
April 07, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Sports|Travel
Analysis by avalanche experts questions decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip
An investigation has found that nine backcountry skiers killed in the deadliest avalanche in modern California history were being guided through dangerous terrain when safer routes were available
April 07, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin
Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.
April 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Sports|US|World
Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon
The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday
April 07, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political
DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
April 07, 2026
Economy|Environment|Food|Science
Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming
Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.
April 06, 2026
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World
2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island
April 06, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel
Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year
Man foraging 100 percent of his food for an entire year
April 06, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health
Family fights state over oil leaking into their home
Family fights state over oil leaking into their home
April 06, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests
Iowa State develops AI tool to help farmers identify and remove pests
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains
Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Technology
App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals
App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US
If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US
If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise
Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities
April 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
April 06, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky
April 06, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead
A juvenile gray whale that swam 20 miles up a river in Washington state has been found dead
April 06, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
April 06, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Video shows fox attacking woman
Video shows fox attacking woman
April 06, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo
Annual Easter celebration brings families to Maryland Zoo
April 06, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late
April 05, 2026
Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message
Pope Leo urges those who ‘unleash wars’ to choose peace in his first Easter message
April 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues
April 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports
Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations
Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner
April 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|US|World
Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders
A smoky wildfire in Southern California that broke out Friday morning was mostly under control Saturday afternoon
April 04, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World
The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
April 04, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|World
Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say
The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days
April 04, 2026
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World
Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least eight members of a refugee family near Kabul
April 04, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
Fossils from China show complex life evolved millions of years earlier than once thought
April 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears
April 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate
Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors
April 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media
One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran
April 03, 2026
Business|Environment
Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill
The Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill
April 04, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World
‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding
‘I’m not dying here’: Father of 3 describes rescue from flash flooding
April 04, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens
Dog survives bear attack while guarding family's chickens
April 04, 2026
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political
Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says
Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says
April 04, 2026
Crime|Environment|US
New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from highway ditch
State police troopers came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major interstate highway in northern New Jersey
April 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel
United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting Friday
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials
April 03, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival
The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers
April 03, 2026
Education|Environment
Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room
Schools awarded $1.5M FEMA grant for safe room
April 03, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology
What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war
What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war
April 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity
Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.
April 03, 2026
Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Interview
Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!
Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!
April 03, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care
Massachusetts heart transplant recipient's foundation offers underserved communities improved access to health care
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel
Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be
Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war
The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack
April 02, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|US
EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
April 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations
Sales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Musk’s politics but still fell short of expectations
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
April 03, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say
Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say
April 03, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|US
Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer
Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer
April 03, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health
School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs
School leader using new wastewater testing results to warn about drugs
April 03, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Political
Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in Texas
An inspection at the nation’s largest immigration detention facility found dozens of violations of national standards that potentially exposed detainees to excessive force, disease, and other unsafe conditions
April 03, 2026
Education|Environment|Science
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
Meet the weather observer helping NWS for almost 50 years
April 03, 2026
Environment|Science
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
Eagles in Omaha: How the raptors are adapting to suburban environments
April 03, 2026
Arts|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|US
'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire
'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire
April 03, 2026
Environment|Europe|World
Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead
A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel
Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon
Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|World
World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary
Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated
April 02, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health
Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured
Residents blast city response after home explosion leaves woman critically injured
April 02, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Magic mushroom-infused products appear in Colorado gas stations – what public health officials want consumers to know
Hallucinogenic chocolate bars were removed from six Denver-area gas stations.
March 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health
Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge
Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge
April 02, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology
From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous
Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.
March 27, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political
Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes
Evolving views about parental gun ownership and liability will likely have ramifications in custody battles.
April 02, 2026
Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US
Residents say postal workers won't deliver mail on their street due to turkey takeover
Residents say postal workers won't deliver mail on their street due to turkey takeover
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
Sunken warship found off Danish coast after 225 years in ‘remarkable’ discovery
April 02, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel
A scenic escape along Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail
A scenic escape along Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Better urban design could help save Florida’s threatened Big Cypress fox squirrel
The Big Cypress fox squirrel is losing its habitat to urban and suburban development. But a few design changes could help to save this and other species.
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s
For decades, the US seriously pursued the idea of ‘peaceful nuclear explosions.’
April 02, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences
Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control
U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
April 02, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel|World
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle
A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal
New Zealand and Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa
Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya
April 02, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|World
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”
April 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon
April 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Activist's group accused of 'terrorist attack' in collision with Antarctic krill trawler
An activist ship operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation struck a Norwegian krill trawler in Antarctic waters, raising accusations by its owner that it amounted to a “terroristic attack” against legal fishing activities
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel
Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Watch D.O.G.S. program brings mentorship and safety to school
Watch D.O.G.S. program brings mentorship and safety to school
April 02, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology
Brief fire causes evacuation but no injuries at historic Detroit college building
Fire caused the evacuation of a historic building owned by Wayne State University in Detroit
April 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Garbage truck driver punched, kicked teen after mother tried to pass his vehicle, lawsuit says
Garbage truck driver punched, kicked teen after mother tried to pass his vehicle, lawsuit says
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
April 02, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Foster parent specializes in being "bonus mom" to teens
Foster parent specializes in being "bonus mom" to teens
April 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse
Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse
April 02, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|World
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US|World
Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record
April 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners
Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners
April 02, 2026
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Travel
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
More than 3,000 adult trout stocked in Huron River & Spring Mill Pond in Southeast Michigan
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
April 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business
The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.
March 28, 2026
Arts|Crime|Environment|Political|Science
Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers
A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”
April 01, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis
Metro Transit driver being praised as hero after rescuing man from burning car in Minneapolis
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit
General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit
April 01, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe
Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case
Family seeks closure as Kenosha PD makes arrest in decades-old cold case
April 01, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US
Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem
April 01, 2026
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Travel
You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company
Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms
Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter
April 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
20-year sentence for Baltimore pet crematorium owner who gave sand instead of ashes
20-year sentence for Baltimore pet crematorium owner who gave sand instead of ashes
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology
Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds
Used electric vehicles can still be found at a bargain price, regardless of the federal tax credit
April 01, 2026
Crime|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran
March 31, 2026
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political
A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss
Democrats have run California for years
April 01, 2026
Environment|Health|World
This small city has the world’s worst air
This small city has the world’s worst air
April 01, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf
Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World
FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns
Travelers should expect delays when they fly through San Francisco International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration this week cut a third of its arrivals because of safety concerns and runway construction
April 01, 2026
Environment|Science
The long shadow of Paul Ehrlich’s ‘Population Bomb’ is evident in anti-immigration efforts today
In the 1960s and ’70s, his arguments also resonated on the left, including with the head of a powerful environmental group.
March 26, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political
Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade
A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science
Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month
US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month
March 31, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World
Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
April 01, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|US|World
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
March 31, 2026
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology
April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week
April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week
April 01, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them
The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.
March 31, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Monthslong meditation on impermanence at a remote California Zen retreat meets a real-life fire
A fire destroyed the main meditation hall at Tassajara Mountain Zen Center in Central California, as monks neared the end of a long retreat
April 01, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Children find skeletal remains in South Carolina while playing near a creek, investigators say
Children find skeletal remains in South Carolina while playing near a creek, investigators say
April 01, 2026
Africa|Environment|Political|World
A South African politician goes snorkeling in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures
A veteran South African politician is campaigning for mayor of Johannesburg by snorkeling in a giant, water-filled trench
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|US|World
Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations
Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations
April 01, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment
Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake
Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake
April 01, 2026
Crime|Environment|US
Man accused of setting multiple grass fires in Oklahoma says he 'misses being a firefighter'
Man accused of setting multiple grass fires in Oklahoma says he 'misses being a firefighter'
April 01, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
March 31, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US
Man jailed after sewage leaked into county waterway
Man jailed after sewage leaked into county waterway
April 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel
Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow
Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow
April 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment
Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal
A jury has deadlocked in the trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their roles in Ohio's $60 million bribery scandal
March 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World
Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding
Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours
March 31, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Technology|World
Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a lot Fed policymakers could do
March 30, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on
A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free
March 31, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner
The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, with EPA approval. The Trump administration is now trying to stop it.
March 31, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring
A University of Pittsburgh researcher is studying why Pennsylvania residents who regularly encounter ticks still underestimate their risk of Lyme disease.
March 31, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World
High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in
Powerful winds and extreme weather have knocked out power, damaged property, and fueled wildfires across parts of the United States
March 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Lifestyle
Power outages disrupt storm preparations for Hawaii residents
Power outages disrupt storm preparations for Hawaii residents
March 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US Energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act
March 15, 2026
Environment|Technology|Travel
Minnesota braces for major winter storm; significant number of flights canceled or delayed at MSP Airport
Minnesota braces for major winter storm; significant number of flights canceled or delayed at MSP Airport
March 15, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
'Fully engulfed in flames': Investigation underway after North Carolina home explodes
'Fully engulfed in flames': Investigation underway after North Carolina home explodes
March 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran
March 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World
Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs
March 14, 2026
Environment|World
Indigenous women tour Ecuador oil field as warning against Amazon drilling expansion
About 30 Indigenous women from seven Amazon nationalities have traveled to Ecuador’s northern oil region to witness the environmental impacts of decades of oil and gas extraction
March 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|US|World
Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center
Passengers face hours-long delays across DC-area airports after equipment malfunction at air traffic control center
March 14, 2026
Business|Environment|Technology
Offshore wind project targeted by Trump administration starts sending power to the New England grid
An offshore wind project targeted by the Trump administration has begun sending power to New England’s electric grid
March 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World
A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports
A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident
March 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war
March 13, 2026
Environment|Science|World
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow
March 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack
Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack
March 14, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening air pollution limits for a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment
March 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable
March 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle
'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways
'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways
March 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments
California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments
March 14, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|US
Baltimore firefighters get special training to better handle wildfires
Baltimore firefighters get special training to better handle wildfires
March 14, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Sports
Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns
Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns
March 13, 2026
Environment|Science|Travel
Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
Thousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds
March 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency
March 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology
In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.
March 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.
March 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Technology|US
Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse
Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse
March 13, 2026
Environment|Health|Sports|World
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
At this month’s Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops
March 13, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years
Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change
March 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
March 11, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting
March 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Iran war and rising fuel costs could boost Panama Canal traffic, administrator says
The Panama Canal's administrator says the war in the Middle East and higher fuel prices make the canal more appealing for shippers
March 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress
China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise
March 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes
Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep attacking the country's Gulf Arab neighbors and using its threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage
March 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
March 13, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World
When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.
March 13, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology
A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
March 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards
March 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide
March 12, 2026
Crime|Education|Environment
Neighbors say deadly dog attack that killed beloved cat follows years of complaints
Neighbors say deadly dog attack that killed beloved cat follows years of complaints
March 13, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species
March 13, 2026
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle
Deputies rescue Wisconsin man from burning car on interstate
Deputies rescue Wisconsin man from burning car on interstate
March 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran
March 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable
March 12, 2026
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Family of Vietnam War veteran killed in accident while mowing lawn speaks
Family of Vietnam War veteran killed in accident while mowing lawn speaks
March 13, 2026