The federal government remains shut down, in what is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Many federal workers have missed paychecks, including air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid.

Inflation rose again in September, revealing the persistence of rising prices as the job market shows signs of cooling and consumers head into the holiday season. Consumer prices increased 3% from a ...

Oct. 23 (UPI) --The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions has scheduled a virtual confirmation hearing for surgeon general nominee Dr. Casey Means five months after she was ...

If you’re reading this, you’re not necessarily an OG “Group 7” member, but that’s OK. A new social media trend has emerged, capturing the attention of hundreds of thousands of TikTokers. What started ...

The Senate Health Committee will be holding a confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s surgeon general nominee, health influencer Dr. Casey Means, rounding out the administration’s “Make ...

Ever wonder why “red” means socialism in Europe but conservatism in America? The answer goes back to 19th-century revolutions, early color TV broadcasts, and a few historical accidents. In Britain, ...

Rondo Energy hopes hot bricks could help clean up manufacturing. Rondo Energy just turned on what it says is the world’s largest thermal battery, an energy storage system that can take in electricity ...

NASA's Perseverance robot, depicted here landing on the Martian dunes, used its cutting-edge cameras to image what could be the first evidence of life ever detected ...

According to a 2024 study from the market research company Talker Research, the average American far exceeds recommended intake levels when it comes to their daily sugar consumption. The survey ...

It's Day 22 of the federal government shutdown, and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Without a fix, many federal employees will not be getting paid this Friday, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Domestic violence is on the rise in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which tracks ...

What is the meaning of "Skipper" in the Marine Corps? Medal of Honor recipient Harvey Barnum Jr. explains the traditional term and its deep significance within the corps. The New York Times said it, ...