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Woman braves Hurricane Ian flood to check on stranger's mom
A Florida woman waded into chest-high floodwaters to search for the mother of a stranger who lives on the other side of the country. She was able to send her a photo of her mom smiling — safe and sound.
TikTok politics: Candidates turn to it 'for better or worse'
As TikTok's popularity has exploded, young voters are using it more to learn about politics, elections and issues. And candidates are taking notice.
Climate change added 10% to Ian's rainfall, study finds
Ten percent may not sound like a lot, but 10% of 20 inches is 2 inches, which is a lot of rain, especially on top of the 20 inches that already fell.
Watch Now: Florida woman stuck in 'floaty pool' during Hurricane Ian goes viral
Woman footage of a woman stuck in a 'floaty pool' as Hurricane Ian batters her home has gone viral on TikTok.
Do multimillion-dollar dinosaur auctions erode trust in science?
Derided as "toys for the rich," the specimens being bought and sold raise broader questions about the relationship between science and capitalism.
Rates of women voter registrations are surging — particularly where reproductive rights are threatened
While it's too soon to say what impact this mobilization will have on midterm election results, some primary results may offer a glimpse of what's to come.
Former NFL player, 2nd rock climber found dead in California
Two rock climbers, including a former NFL player, were found dead near a Southern California peak after rescue crews responded to reports of injuries.
Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas; Jackson set to join Supreme Court; Thomas reiterates false election claims | Hot off the Wire podcast
A revived Hurricane Ian is bearing down on South Carolina and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joins the Supreme Court today. Those stories and more on our daily podcast.
Royal Mint unveils first coins to feature King Charles III
The king's portrait faces to the left — the opposite direction to his mother's, Queen Elizabeth II. See the coins here.
Richard Kyte: With anxiety levels spiking, it's time to look at the cause
Commentary: What if the reason is not that things are getting worse but that we are getting worse at thinking about things in constructive ways?
Christmas in September: Holiday sales are already at US stores
You may not be anywhere close to ready for the holidays, but retail chains certainly are. Christmas trees are already on some sales floors.
Butter, garage doors and SUVs: Why shortages still common 2½ years into pandemic
The bullwhip effect describes small changes in demand amplified as they move down the supply chain, leading to shortages. The pandemic put it on steroids.
Dogs can smell when humans are stressed, study says
There's now scientific evidence on one of dogs' impressive skills in a long list of endearing traits: the ability to smell when you're stressed.
UN slavery estimate raises question: Are 50 million people really enslaved today?
The U.N.’s latest estimate of 50 million has grown substantially since its last estimate in 2017, when it reported 40 million persons were enslaved.
Watch Now: Firefighters wade through deep floodwaters to save truck swamped by Ian
Hurricane Ian sent severe flooding into the Naples Fire-Rescue building on Wednesday, forcing firefighters to save what they could.
Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, death certificate shows
The document, published by National Records of Scotland on Thursday, reveals more details of the queen's death.
A look at 33 groundbreaking NASA missions in photos
In honor of the upcoming World Space Week, here's a look at 30-plus groundbreaking NASA missions.
Ian continues as tropical storm; Russia annexing parts of Ukraine; Judge blasts 61st; rapper Coolio dies | Hot off the Wire podcast
Ian has been downgraded, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge ties Roger Maris and 'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper Coolio dies at age 59. Those stories and more on our daily podcast.
Maris Jr.: Home run feats of Bonds, McGwire illegitimate; Judge will be HR king
Who do you think is baseball's home run king?
