The U.S. government has shut down for the first time since 2018, as federal funding expired at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday. While shutdowns are rare, they have occurred more often in recent decades.

A notice calls the people the U.S. military recently killed on suspicion of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea “unlawful combatants.” By Charlie Savage and Eric Schmitt Reporting from Washington ...

This Pew Research Center analysis looks at Americans’ views on fewer people choosing to have children and whether the government has a role in encouraging people to have kids. Pew Research Center does ...

Efforts to redraw U.S. House districts for partisan advantage are spreading to more states ahead of next year’s elections. Lawmakers in three states have approved ...

The U.S. Southeast will likely avoid the worst effects from Tropical Storm Imelda—all thanks to another tropical cyclone. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning ...

The end of a federal tax credit is expected to push sales of battery-powered cars down but auto experts believe the market will eventually recover. By Neal E. Boudette The key factor that nudged Dan ...

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health concern, and understanding the processes driving its growth is crucial. Methodology: The study investigates the link between ...

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A pint of Guinness is a beautiful thing. That stripe of off-white head at the top of the glass giving way to the brooding black abyss of stout below. That contrast is part of what has made the drink ...

What is the U.S. Inflation Rate in 2025? The U.S. inflation rate stood at 2.9% in August 2025, marking its highest pace since January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation ...

Franklin & Marshall College was the highest-rated Lancaster County institution for higher education in the latest edition of U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings. The Lancaster college was ...