Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic in key step for ceasefire
Groundhog Day puts Punxsutawney Phil's forecast about winter's length in the spotlight
A mix of hope and fear settles over Venezuela after US-imposed government change
Thunder beat Nuggets 121-111 behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points
Indonesia lets Elon Musk's Grok back online under tight supervision
Spurs win in return home to San Antonio delayed by snow, mechanical issues
Carlos Alcaraz plans a kangaroo tattoo to remember his Australian Open victory
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Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life
Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life
January 30, 2026Science
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After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner
The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the big city
January 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow
Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island
January 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center
The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025
January 30, 2026
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Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw
Iowa teen recovering after surgeon uses artificial intelligence to rebuild jaw
January 30, 2026
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The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding
The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding
January 30, 2026
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Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space
Blue Origin pauses trips on rocket that carried Jeff Bezos, Katy Perry and William Shatner to space
January 30, 2026
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Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'
A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites
January 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water – 3 tips to deice responsibly
Excess road and sidewalk salt flows into storm drains and ultimately into area streams and rivers, affecting fish and other aquatic organisms.
January 27, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science
How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests
One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.
January 27, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Can shoes alter your mind? What neuroscience says about foot sensation and focus
Your feet can send a lot of sensory information to your brain. But whether you believe that your footwear is affecting your cognition may matter more than what shoes you wear.
January 27, 2026
Opinion|Science|Technology|World
NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program
Today, there aren’t just two countries competing to get to the Moon. More countries have space programs, and private industry plays a larger role.
January 27, 2026
Food|Health|Science
All foods can fit in a balanced diet – a dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than dieting
Social media and advertising is full of messages about what you should or shouldn’t eat. But making health and nutrition so black and white can do more harm than good.
January 27, 2026
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Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around
Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.
January 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World
Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
January 27, 2026
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Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives
Cancer survivors meet donors who saved their lives
January 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale
Have you seen her? NOAA needs help finding entangled whale
January 27, 2026
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction
January 27, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet
Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|World
A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Frost quakes cause loud booms, light shaking when bitterly cold temperatures persist
Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and even cause small vibrations
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Scientists say AI is one of the biggest concerns in new Doomsday Clock time
Created in 1947 by atomic scientists, the Doomsday Clock represents how close humanity may be to destruction. On Tuesday, scientists set a new time, arguing that countries are failing to heed their dire warnings.
January 27, 2026
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Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured
A 77-pound mountain lion caused a stir as it wandered through San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood
January 27, 2026
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South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated
South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated
January 27, 2026
Science|Technology|US|World
'It's part of his story': Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion
'It's part of his story': Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion
January 27, 2026
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Greenland’s Inuit have spent decades fighting for self-determination
Greenland’s inhabitants call it Kalaallit Nunaat, or land of the Kalaallit. It is an Indigenous nation whose relatively few people now mostly govern themselves.
January 27, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court
January 27, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel
Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear
A NASA research plane has landed without its landing gear in Texas, sending plumes of flame behind it
January 27, 2026
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North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress
January 28, 2026
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Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review
Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review
January 28, 2026
Health|Science
Radical changes could be coming to ‘psychiatry’s bible’
Radical changes could be coming to ‘psychiatry’s bible’
January 28, 2026
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Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
January 28, 2026
Health|Science|World
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state
January 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology
ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs
ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand
January 28, 2026
Health|Science
Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart
January 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science
There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained, or watch their parents be deported
Children with a parent or family member who is detained, or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case, are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults.
January 28, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there
Some of these ‘forever chemicals’ are toxic at very low levels. They can get into water systems and bioaccumulate in fish, ultimately posing risks to people.
January 28, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Innovations in asthma care can improve the health of Detroiters living with this chronic disease
Detroiters are hospitalized for asthma four times more often than Michigan residents overall. A proactive approach to care can improve symptom management.
January 28, 2026
Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science
Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated? A drug policy expert explains what’s at stake
The proposed rescheduling of marijuana could have far-reaching implications in science, medicine and criminal justice. What is the best policy option?
January 28, 2026
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold
January 28, 2026
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AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs
AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs
January 28, 2026
Crime|Environment|Science|US
Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control
Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhood captured by animal control
January 28, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
Worries deepen in US South after days of grappling with snow, ice and widespread outages
Conditions were growing more dire in parts of the South still reeling from subfreezing temperatures and widespread power outages as vehicles got stranded for hours on major highways
January 28, 2026
Health|Science
World's first norovirus vaccine tested in Virginia: How to participate
World's first norovirus vaccine tested in Virginia: How to participate
January 28, 2026
Environment|Science|US|World
It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain
Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast
January 28, 2026
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Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts
As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market
January 28, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
Common sense and slowing down are the keys to avoiding icy weather accidents
For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold
January 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant
Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter pictures and introducing a side panel for a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its of digital services with more artificial intelligence technology
January 28, 2026
Health|Science|World
Medicare proposes new transplant system rules that might spur use of less-than-perfect organs
The government has proposed new rules for the nation's transplant system that aim to increase use of certain donated organs and set additional safety standards for donor groups
January 28, 2026