An initial reading of third-quarter gross domestic product showed the US economy expanded at an inflation-adjusted annualized rate of 4.3%, a far faster pace than the 3.8% recorded in the second ...

“Just as President Trump told Americans last night: inflation continues to fall, wages continue to rise, and America is trending towards a historic economic boom. Today’s report shows that inflation ...

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth today (Dec. 19, 2025). Here's the latest news you need to know. Good morning, Space Fans! As of today, we are T-2 days until the ...

Here’s what to know about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now. By Dani Blum The flu constantly morphs and mutates. Often, it surprises researchers a little. This year, the virus ...

Flu season is among us, and a new strain has emerged as a major threat. A mutation of influenza A H3N2, called subclade K, has been detected as the culprit in rising global cases, including in the U.S ...

Brown University became the latest campus responding to a mass shooting when at least two people were killed and eight others were wounded Saturday during finals week at the elite Rhode Island Ivy ...

Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the ...

Glenn Close in "Wake Up Dead Man," Martin Sheen in "The West Wing" and Rowan Atkinson in "Man vs. Baby" (Credit: Netflix/NBC) This week also sees all seven seasons of “The West Wing” arrive on the ...

Good morning, science fans! Patrick here to launch another week of our science news blog coverage. Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted with spectacular, giant lava fountains over the weekend and consumed ...

Shares of billionaire Wes Edens’ New Fortress Energy Inc. tumbled after the company warned it may seek bankruptcy protection in the US if its efforts to negotiate an out-of-court restructuring with ...

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2025 has officially surpassed 1894 for Denver's 4th latest measurable snow on record. It has now been 213 days since the Colorado city last recorded snowfall, an uncommon stretch heading into the ...