A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history
Many Californians fear the "Big One," but it might not be what you think.
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Old age isn't a modern phenomenon. Many people lived long enough to grow old in the olden days, too
Nasty, brutish – but not necessarily short. Here’s how archaeologists know plenty of people didn’t die young.
For your aging pet, check for these quality of life signs
As pets reach their golden years, they require a lot more health care to stay healthy and happy. Here are some helpful expert tips.
Meet the man trying to save a 'stupid little fish' and why he thinks it's important
The fragile little fish that swim around in dark tanks in a lab are the last hope for their kind.
Cigarette advertising aggressively targets kids in low- and middle-income countries, a new study finds
In places around the world that lack restrictions to combat the problem, tobacco companies are using marketing strategies aimed at children, like displaying tobacco products at kids’ eye level.
Here's how government documents are classified to keep sensitive information safe
What are classified documents? Who gets to see them? What happens if they are released?
What takes 4 years to make and costs $20K? A San Francisco trash can
San Francisco began its search for the perfect trash can in 2018 when officials decided it was time to replace the more than 3,000 public bins that have been on the streets for almost 20 years.
10 of the most popular types of items on baby registries
With a vast array of baby products on the market, it can be difficult to know what you really need and what you can live without. Here's some help.
Breaking down the GRE, GMAT, and other graduate entrance exams
Thinking of graduate school? You'll probably need to take an entrance exam.
Kobe Bryant crash scene photos were shared during awards ceremony cocktail hour, witness testifies
The lawsuit, which was filed in September 2020, seeks undisclosed damages and claims civil rights violations, negligence, emotional distress and violation of privacy.
Salman Rushdie remains hospitalized after stabbing attack as venue faces scrutiny over security
Rushdie, 75, was stabbed at least twice on stage at the Chautauqua Institution before he was slated to give a lecture, New York state police said Friday.
Investigations into former President Trump, the state of the economy and the war in Ukraine | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Investigations into former President Donald Trump, economic reports and the war in Ukraine were among the top stories of the week. Hear the details in this podcast episode.
These are the greenest cities in North America
Of the more than 19,000 towns and cities in North America, 38 are greener than the rest, according to data from the Carbon Disclosure Project.
Learning loss is on the rise. Here's what schools are doing to help
By the end of the 2020-2021 school year, students in grades K-12 were on average behind in math by five months and in reading by four months, according to a July 2021 McKinsey & Company report.
California to become 1st state to offer free school lunch for all students
The days of forgetting your lunch money are gone — at least in California, the first state to have a statewide free school meal program.
Watch Now: Wildfire rips through national park in central Portugal
A wildfire rages in the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, a mountainous region in central Portugal designated by UNESCO.
Author Salman Rushdie attacked, stabbed in neck at lecture in New York
Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked Friday as he was about to give a lecture in New York.
The US Postal Service is raising rates for the holidays
For the third year in a row, the U.S. Postal Service is hiking the prices of its delivery services — but just for a few months.
Umbrella swept by wind kills woman at South Carolina beach
A beachgoer was killed Wednesday after a loose beach umbrella impaled her in the chest, authorities said.
Supergiant Betelgeuse had a never-before-seen massive eruption
"We've never before seen a huge mass ejection of the surface of a star. We are left with something going on that we don't completely understand," an astronomer said.
