A few parts of the country may get a white Christmas in 2024, but the majority will not. And in the future, shifts in weather patterns driven by global warming may make them even less likely.
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The CDC has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after becoming infected with a case of bird flu that’s been linked to wild birds and poultry.
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Turkey looks set to play an outsize role in shaping the new Syria after Assad
As the world watches Syria grapple with the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime and the formation of a new government, one neighbor has emerged as having great influence over the new Syria.
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The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates again — but hints at fewer cuts next year
The Fed lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point — but policymakers are projecting fewer rate cuts next year as inflation remains elevated.
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Genital herpes is a ‘forgotten’ virus. But that doesn’t mean it’s gone away.
Over 800 million people have genital herpes — and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person’s lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn’t the world pay more attention?
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Supreme Court agrees to review TikTok ban-or-sale law
The high court said Wednesday it will review a challenge submitted by TikTok asking for the overturn of a law that could ban the video-sharing app by Jan 19.
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Supreme Court takes up South Carolina’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood
The state cut off funding to Planned Parenthood because it provided non-abortion services to Medicaid patients.
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The bald eagle isn’t actually America’s national bird — but that’s poised to change
After learning the U.S. doesn’t officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in. This week the House passed his bill, which now heads to Biden’s desk.
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Viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on Twitch in 2024. ‘Stream Big’ explores why
According to the Twitch 2024 community recap, viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on the live-streaming service. A forthcoming book explains why.
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Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?
Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are 6 questions scientists are trying to answer