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Trump’s Using DEI As an Excuse to Shut Down Literally Anything
Even septic tanks in Alabama.
In Trump administration battle over AI, U.S. spy agencies seek more power
As the White House grapples with cybersecurity threats from artificial intelligence models, intelligence officials want sway in AI policy overseen by Commerce.
Iowa politics: Gov. Reynolds to sign animal cruelty bill into law Monday
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will sign a bill making animal torture a felony, a move supporters say strengthens protections and increases penalties for the most severe cases of abuse.
Nonprofit sues to stop Trump’s changes to Reflecting Pool, a historic site
President Donald Trump wants to resurface the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool by July 4. A D.C.-area foundation claims he failed to get federal reviews.
Coroner IDs woman killed in deadly shooting at Lockland auto business
The person who died after a shooting at a business in Lockland on Friday, which prompted a shelter-in-place order in the area, has been identified.
Samsung will let you block apps that spam notifications with ads
Samsung has a new feature for Galaxy phones that gives users the ability to easily block apps that are spamming...
Reddit Starts Blocking Mobile Website, Pushing Users to App Instead
Social network Reddit recently began blocking mobile visitors to its website while pushing them to download the official Reddit app, and it's fair to say that the move is not going down well with users. If you visit reddit.com on your iPhone today, you may see a new popup that can't be dismissed, asking you to "get the app to keep using Reddit".
Scientists Changed a Lifeform’s Fundamental Code. It Shouldn’t Have Survived—but It Did.
20 amino acids are usually necessary for life, but scientists successfully deleted one.
Scientists Finally Figured Out What Makes Your Dreams So Weird
Dreams may seem random, but they reflect your personality and daily life.
Scientists Were Studying Buttefly Wings—and Found a 120 Million-Year-Old Evolutionary Pattern
A genetic “cheat sheet” allows different species to display the same warning patterns.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in West Virginia's primaries
Republican West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey isn’t on the primary ballot Tuesday but is staking his political capital to reshape his party’s massive supermajorities in the state Legislature more to his liking
As Colorado debates sports betting reform, Kalshi operates outside state rules
One of the largest prediction market platforms operates in Colorado essentially as a sportsbook outside the regulated system.
University commencements are broken. Here’s how to fix them.
Take a page out of Vanderbilt and Dartmouth’s book: Choose honored guests impartially.
Science of reading for all: Proposal would require Denver schools to use research-backed literacy lessons
A policy being considered by the Denver school board would require the district to ensure students with dyslexia are identified early and that all students have access to “high-quality digital apps” to practice reading at home.
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term
DeSantis’s new House map sparks bipartisan anger in Puerto Rican hub in Florida
The governor said his state needed to redistrict to account for population growth. But in a majority-Hispanic area, that growth could work against him.
Mother’s Day boosts flower shop sales despite higher costs
Flower shops across the metro are busy fulfilling Mother's Day orders while managing rising fuel and delivery costs
Birmingham restaurant expands its business while others fight to stay open amid string of closures
O’ Taste and See expanded its space and added a new dine-in experience after years of operating primarily as a to-go business. It celebrated its expansion on Mother’s Day.
Rising beef, fuel prices impact New Hampshire food businesses
Rising prices continue to affect businesses across the Granite State, including a butcher shop in Amherst.
Sports-mad Portland savors its second chance to root for women’s basketball
It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since the city had a WNBA team, and fans showed their support by turning out in record numbers.
Blowing dust health alert up for Albuquerque and Bernalillo Country
People with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity until the alert expires at 10 p.m..
RFK Jr.’s crusade against hospital Jell-O is a warning
The only thing worse than hospital food is hospital food picked by D.C. bureaucrats.
I built a working Android app with no coding experience using Google's free tools
The free version of Google's Antigravity IDE is all you need to start making your own Android apps — here's how.
Iran responds to U.S. peace proposal after clashes test ceasefire
Details were not immediately clear. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently said he hoped the response would include a “serious offer for a ceasefire.”
Mental Health Awareness Month: Combatting stigma with NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore serves people living with mental health conditions, providing them with peer-based support networks and care.
California Politics 360 Full Episode | Uncertainty amid rise in gas prices
This week, Energy Commissioner Siva Gunda told lawmakers that the state has enough oil and gas supply for the next six weeks.
11 TV Hill: Making Baltimore an entertainment destination
Big-name artists like Barry Manilow, Olivia Dean and J. Cole are coming to CFG Bank Arena this year, highlighting a push to bring major acts to Baltimore.
UPFRONT: Sports betting lawsuits in Wisconsin could end up before SCOTUS
Ryan VanGrack, Coinbase VP of legal and litigation and Attorney General Josh Kaul discuss the debate
6 Android apps I keep on my phone specifically because they ignore AI
Android apps that do their jobs without AI getting in the way
Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar
A referendum on Oregon’s primary ballot seeking to repeal a Democratic gas tax increase is complicating the affordability message central to the party’s midterm election strategy
Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
President Donald Trump’s trip to China may not come with the same fanfare that accompanied his first-term visit
Lawyers for the global elite aren’t buying Trump’s gold card visa
Even Melania’s former lawyer is warning people away from Trump’s program designed to make immigration easier for the wealthy.
How minimum wage hikes and food stamps fit in to suicide prevention
Studies show income, debt and access to basic needs shape mental health outcomes, but U.S. strategies have largely focused on clinical care.
Republicans who denied 2020 election results could be governors next year
Electing such candidates for governor would give deniers key oversight of the 2028 presidential election in swing states like Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
The weird travel accessory I never fly without
Can a glorified tube top help you sleep on a plane? Our travel reporter tested it on many long flights.
Local businesses deal with high gas prices amid Mother's Day rush
Chalifour's Flowers prepped about 1,100 arrangements ahead of Mother's Day. In all, the shop had about 1,800 orders.
Annual Boston walk supports maternal health equity, improving infant health
Supporters gathered at the Hatch Shell despite rainy weather for the annual March for Babies Boston, raising funds for maternal and infant health research.
Police: Man charged after stealing bike, initiating altercation at Pitcairn business
A man is facing multiple charges after police say he got into an altercation with staffers at a local business and stole a new bike before being taken into custody.
Man arrested in Vero Beach after threatening call to business
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Vero Beach after police say he made a threatening phone call to a local business, prompting an investigation.
Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow
A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts
Poor sleep can cause or worsen mental illness. Which treatments work and what's just hype?
Sleep disorders can cause serious physical and mental health problems. Treatments are aplenty, from gummies, lotions and meditation to apps, sounds, C-PAPs and medications. There are so many medical, over the counter, and influencer-peddled ways to treat sleep problems. What’s hype? What works? And what’s it like when it seems all the remedies are failing?
It’s like living a John Hughes movie — and shows the limits of nostalgia
“Mixtape,” an interactive love letter to adolescence, is easy to recommend to almost anyone. It’s also a reminder of the industry’s current limits.
Get more space and solid performance with this MacBook Pro for under $500
Extra space for files, apps, and projects.
Top Maryland Democrat is fighting for his job after resisting redistricting plan
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) faces a tough primary challenge after defying Democratic leaders including Gov. Wes Moore on redistricting.
Why limiting teen phone usage has health benefits
Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children, joined the discussion to address the topic of cell phone use among students and the implications of school-wide bans.
'We're almost there': Phase one of infrastructure project on Southwest Boulevard wrapping up
KC officials say the Westside has needed some TLC for a long time, and phase one of a project around Southwest Boulevard wrapped up this week. One business owner told us it has been both "challenging" and "exciting."
Monterey police arrest man accused of sexual battery at unlicensed massage business
Monterey Police said they arrested a man allegedly running an unlicensed massage business who sexually battered a person.
White House prepares to replace FDA leader Marty Makary amid agency turmoil
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has faced criticism over his leadership of the agency that oversees vaccine and drug approvals.
Upstate business to lay off over a hundred employees
A business in Spartanburg, South Carolina has announced the layoff of over a hundred employees this summer.
Scientists Think the Fifth Dimension May Exist—and It’s Hiding Behind the Universe We Know
Our Universe Has an Evil Twin. Scientists Say It’s the Reason Matter Exists.
A mirror universe may have formed alongside ours, preserving laws of physics that appear violated.
Why the hantavirus cruise outbreak is not the next pandemic, according to WHO
Experts say because this strain of hantavirus typically requires prolonged or intimate contact, it is not as contagious as covid during the pandemic.
Trump Has a Disturbing Ability to Make Violent Acts of War Sound Way Too Casual
Remember when presidents sounded, you know, presidential?
iOS 27 has new features coming for two of iPhone’s most popular apps
Here are all of the rumored new features that iOS 27 will bring to two of the iPhone’s most popular apps: Camera and Photos.
CarPlay now works with three top AI chatbot apps
CarPlay continues to give drivers more choice than ever when it comes to which services to use on the road....
Mom's Health: Many women face a stressful surprise after starting a family
Doctors say a common source of anxiety can be addressed with a little planning.
Analysis | Republicans’ health care exaggerations are telling
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Anti-woke Vivek Ramaswamy confronts racism in his run for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy built a political brand casting racism as an obsession of Democrats. As a Republican running for Ohio governor, he’s facing racism on the right.
Family of imprisoned Chinese journalist pleads for his release over health concerns
Family members and activists are calling for the release of imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu due to health concerns
Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses
Russian dogwear entrepreneur Natalia Kukovinets has had to switch messaging apps multiple times to stay in touch with customers, one of many web-dependent businesses struggling with the Kremlin's widening internet crackdown.
Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses
Russian dogwear entrepreneur Natalia Kukovinets has had to switch messaging apps multiple times to stay in touch with customers, one of many web-dependent businesses struggling with the Kremlin's wide...
As Colorado debates sports betting reform, Kalshi operates outside state rules
Prediction markets are able to operate largely free of the state laws governing sports gambling in Colorado
Mount Healthy businesses in limbo over 100+ alleged fire code violations
Small business owners at Hilltop Plaza say they are fearing for their future after court filings obtained by WLWT show the City of Mt. Healthy is seeking an injunction over alleged fire code violations at the property.
Iowa luncheon raises more than $84,000 for children's mental health services
The inaugural "Rooted in Resilience" luncheon raised over $84,000 to support Orchard Place, Iowa's oldest nonprofit providing mental health services for children.
OpenAI's Codex Now Works in Chrome With New Extension
OpenAI today launched Codex for Chrome, a Chrome extension that lets Codex work directly in the browser on Macs and PCs. With the extension, Codex can use the browser to test web apps, get context across multiple tabs, use web DevTools, and more without taking over the browser from the user. OpenAI says that after it launched Computer Use in the desktop Codex app, it saw that most common workflows happened in the browser.
Hartnell College nursing program expands with $1.5 million Salinas Valley Health grant
Hartnell College and Salinas Valley Health are partnering to address a nursing shortage on the Central Coast by increasing nursing program enrollment by 50% through a $1.5 million grant.
Norman’s billion-dollar entertainment district to break ground next week
The Rock Creek Entertainment District in Norman, featuring dining, retail and a state-of-the-art sports facility, will officially break ground next Tuesday.
New Missouri law aims to protect small businesses from 'sue-and-settle' cases
A new Missouri law will offer protections for small business owners facing "sue-and-settle" cases over alleged web accessibility violations — lawsuits some leaders call "predatory."
Apple Notes is a killer app, and iOS 27’s rumored upgrade excites me for more
Apple Notes is one of my most-used apps, and iOS 27 is rumored to add a powerful capability that I know will quickly become a go-to feature.
How federal regulations choke U.S. science
Investment in research is a good use of tax dollars, but bureaucracy is reducing the return on investment.
Scientists Say There’s a Place in Our Universe Where Time Moves Backwards
According to the math, that is.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte continues push for expanded insurance coverage of children's mental health
Gov. Kelly Ayotte called mental health care a top priority as she pushed lawmakers to pass a bill to expand insurance coverage for children's mental health.
Tennessee approves House map to eliminate Democratic-held seat
Republicans in the state could hold a 9-0 advantage in the U.S. House with their new map, the first approved since the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Digital health technology offers new hope for better health outcomes
Deborah Estrin was less than a minute into her presentation when she posed the question.“How do we best leverage data from all these digital sources, like wearables and apps and devices, to improve clinical care in patient’s lives?” Estrin asked a crowd of about 200 people at the second annual Arizona Digital Health Symposium.Then, her response.“It’s so much easier said than done,” she said.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl and will take maternity leave
The first White House press secretary to give birth while in the job will take an unspecified amount of maternity leave.
Crews fight overnight fire at Asheville business
The Asheville Fire Department worked to put out a fire at an Asheville business early Thursday morning.
Authorities scramble to limit hantavirus outbreak, trace contacts around globe
Dutch authorities said a flight attendant is being tested as the race is on to trace passengers who left a cruise ship and two flights linked to an ill woman.
Analysis | The Vatican has always been political
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Democrats see Senate control within reach — but some big hurdles remain
The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.
Brain health supplements are booming. Here’s what one longevity expert takes.
Only one has been shown in clinical trials to slow cognitive aging, by about two years. This is what the science says about which supplements work.
Kenyan politicians trade accusations of 'goonism' as political violence rises ahead of 2027 election
Kenya’s political word of the moment is “goonism,” used to describe gang-related political violence
West Sacramento approves property purchase near Sutter Health Park
"It’s definitely a site that has strategic value long term..."
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
Chief Justice John Roberts said Supreme Court justices are not political actors amid criticism over major rulings and voting rights decisions
AI meets accessibility in this year’s Swift Student Challenge
Meet four Swift Student Challenge winners who are creating innovative apps that leverage AI and focus on accessibility.
The ChatGPT-ification of American Business
Companies like Starbucks and Lowe’s are hoping to get closer to customers with new apps that integrate into OpenAI’s ChatGPT interface.
From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage
India is expanding its influence in international sports, with the 2030 Commonwealth Games set for Ahmedabad and a bid for the 2036 Olympics in the same city
Iowa mother and CEO shares challenges of finding mental health care for her daughter
Amanda Wanke, CEO of DART, shares her family's journey through her daughter's mental health challenges during mental health awareness month, aiming to support other families facing similar struggles.
Economic reforms could help pull Thailand away from China
The prime minister is angry about how hard it is to import a chainsaw.
Physicists Say It’s Possible to Send Messages Backward in Time
A team figured out the practical mechanics behind one of sci-fi epic film Interstellar’s most out-there ideas.
Metropolitan Community College opens new small business development center
Metropolitan Community College has opened a federally designated small business development center to support Nebraska entrepreneurs with free resources.
In a First, Scientists are Rewinding Human Cells Back to a ‘Youthful’ State. Is This the Dawn of Immortality?
It could start with restoring vision to the eyes, a leading scientist says, and then to internal organs. Even the brain could benefit.
FBI raids business of powerful Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas
The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.
Scientists Say That Time Itself Can Be in Two States at Once
If gravity’s the reason that quantum wave functions collapse, then time must be “fuzzy.”
'Substantial' water main break impacts traffic, businesses in Lewiston
A water main break in Lewiston is causing traffic distruptions and impacting area businesses
Not cutting sports: Oxford Hills budget proposal includes no increase in spending
Oxford Hills says it was able to preserve all sports in the budget, but because of a reduction in state funding, taxes would go up under the budget proposal.
Scientists Want to Use AI to Track Elusive Particles in the World’s Most Powerful Collider
Muons are a key subatomic particle in the discovery of new physics, but after particle collision, they’re difficult to track.
Apple may have just made one of the most important new Siri announcements
Apple’s painfully slow launch of the new Siri has become such a long-running saga, it seems to have all the...
After defying Trump, a Republican lawmaker hangs on by a thread
Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.
He wrote about their daughter’s sudden death. Then his wife did the same.
For journalists Danielle Crittenden and David Frum, processing their grief meant telling Miranda’s story, in an essay and in a new memoir, “Dispatches From Grief.”
Iran war amplifies divisions within both parties over U.S.-Israel ties
On the campaign trail and elsewhere, the alliance has gone from a bipartisan consensus to a subject of fierce debate among Republicans and Democrats alike.