Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention
The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and…
They cleaned up ground zero. Now many are hiding from ICE
After 9/11, thousands of rescue and cleanup crews went to work at ground zero. They were exposed to toxic debris…
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war…
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a divided U.S. gathers to remember and grieve
The U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Events will honor those lost, at a time when Americans are divided…
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Chimp convalescence, ant amputation: the wild world of animal doctors
When people are sick, we seek out medications and treatments to help heal. For a long time, scientists thought that…
Why Houthi military gains in Yemen may further increase gas prices
A Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast could help push gas prices up even more as the Iran-backed group…
Bessent’s yen bet, cold Argentine data centers set, and the summer box office net
This week’s indicators: Is The U.S. Treasury Department futzing with financial markets?; Is Patagonia’s pretty picturesque setting … for data…
Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port in Yemen
The rebel group took over Yemen's port of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi…
This summer was hot. August shattered global heat records
Scientists say that August was the hottest month ever recorded globally. In the U.S., summer temperatures also shattered heat records.