Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
Doctors have long warned that scratching a bug bite too much can damage the skin.2 months ago
Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing.2 months ago
House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week
House Speaker Mike Johnson wants this week to ease the divisions in his Republican ranks and make progress on key legislative priorities before this fall's elections.2 months ago
Iran says this. The U.S. says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict
The United States and Iran have less than 60 days to negotiate a permanent end to the war, but they still seem to be at odds over the interim deal they reached this month.2 months ago
After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air.2 months ago
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
President Trump said Monday Iran requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though one of Iran's top negotiators said no further talks had been scheduled after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend.2 months ago
Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception, the Federal Reserve.2 months ago
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.2 months ago
Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges.2 months ago
US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
The U.S. struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.2 months ago
Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs
Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers,2 months ago
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in ‘first step’ toward peace, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace.2 months ago
OpenAI limits its latest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
OpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, at the request of President Donald Trump's administration.2 months ago
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in classified information case
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term.2 months ago
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month a top official at the National Park Service says.2 months ago
Questions about resume gaps are expected. Here’s how job seekers can address them
Whether they lost a position during mass layoffs or left to care for an ill loved one, job applicants can expect questions about employment history lapses to surface during screenings and interviews.2 months ago
What to know about earthquake early warning systems
Many nations have developed systems for alerting people seconds before shaking begins, and even in countries like Venezuela that do not have such systems, Google Android Earthquake Alerts can send important warnings.2 months ago
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped.2 months ago
SCOTUS strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels
The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights.2 months ago
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.2 months ago
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump's administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.2 months ago
All the world’s a robot-staging ground for tech entrepreneurs building ‘physical AI’
A growing number of AI entrepreneurs are dedicating themselves to models that teach AI systems how to react in a physical environment.2 months ago
How Americans are feeling about the country’s 250th anniversary, according to new polls
About 4 in 10 American adults feel “proud” about the country's 250th anniversary, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Roughly 3 in 10 say “excited” describes their emotions.2 months ago
