U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Regional Conflict Expansion

Military engagements between U.S. and Iranian forces intensified Thursday. A reported drone strike in Egypt expanded the geographic scope of the conflict, marking its first known instance in the country in five months.

Sep 4

Climate Scientist Cites Earth Nearing Adaptation Limits

Sep 4

Military Strikes Reported Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions, Diplomatic Standoff Continues

Sep 4

U.S. States Sue Meta Over Youth Platform Design

Sep 4

Wildfires Generate Thunderstorms, Pose Increased Risks

Sep 4

DOJ Watchdog to Review DEA Fentanyl Interdiction Tactics

The Department of Justice's internal watchdog has initiated a review into the Drug Enforcement Administration's practices regarding fentanyl interdiction. This inquiry will focus on instances where DEA officials might have identified impending fentanyl deliveries but did not intervene immediately.

Sep 4

Trial Begins for Man Accused in Tupac Shakur Killing

Sep 4

FBI, EPA Warn Water Utilities After Cyberattacks Across Seven States

Sep 4

Summer Programs Face Challenges From Extreme Weather Conditions

Summer programs for children increasingly encounter disruptions due to extreme heat and wildfire smoke. These conditions affect outdoor activities typically offered during school breaks.

Sep 4

Study Suggests Chronic Pain Inclusion in Heat Advisories

Sep 4

Disabled Individuals Report Heatwave Advice Creates Risks

Sep 4

Americans Report Increased Impact of Extreme Heat

Sep 4

U.S. Economy Sees Modest Growth, Consumer Spending Increases in Spring Quarter

The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. This represented a slight slowdown from the previous quarter, but consumer spending showed an increase.

Sep 4

Bank Maintains Interest Rates Amid Economic Growth Forecast, Cites Geopolitical Concerns

Sep 4

BP Reports Highest Profits in Four Years Amid Rising Oil Prices

Sep 4

U.S. Credit Card Debt Exceeds One Trillion Dollars Amid Rising Interest Rates

Sep 4

Janesville Debates Future as AI Data Center Proposal Emerges

Sep 4

Recent Graduates Perceive AI as Job Market Hurdle, Economists Remain Cautious

Many recent college graduates report artificial intelligence complicates their job search. Economists, however, offer a more nuanced view regarding AI's impact on employment figures. The New York Fed observes a higher unemployment rate for new degree holders.

Sep 4

Parents File Lawsuit Against School Over Use of Calming Rooms

Sep 4

University Costs and Graduate Earnings: An Overview

Sep 4

Federal Student Loan Debt Erased for 450,000 Borrowers

Sep 4

Middle School Reading Scores Decline for Lowest-Performing Students, NWEA Study Finds

Sep 4

Senate Committee Advances Dr. Erica Schwartz's CDC Director Nomination

A Senate committee has advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This action follows discussions regarding potential political influence on the agency. Dr. Schwartz's nomination will now proceed.

Sep 4

Public Health Staffing Concerns Follow Fauci Senate Hearing

Sep 4

CDC Reports Over 400 Salmonella Cases Linked to Jalapeños Across 32 States

Sep 4

People Are Fixing Things Again, and It's Weirder Than You'd Think

Repair shops can't keep up with demand. Turns out humans prefer owning stuff that works to buying new stuff that doesn't. This is not a feel-good story about virtue—it's about economics and spite.

Sep 4

Mercury's Midweek Mischief: When the Cosmos Plays Telephone

Sep 4

Skip the State Capital—Head to the County Seat Instead

Sep 4

How to Cut Hand-Sawn Dovetails Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Fingers)

Sep 4

Cast Iron's Ugly Secret: Why Your Pan Might Be Lying to You

Sep 4