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She Studied Ways to Make People Smarter. Then Her Grant Was Cut.
Jessica Cantlon had a grant with the U.S. Navy to explore whether people could improve spatial problem-solving skills through training. Then the program was cut.
All these LeBron James updates are too magical to end
There was a time when the endless, breathless coverage of LeBron James weighing all the factors as he decides which team to play for next annoyed me. Sixteen years ago, when James eventually sat down with Jim Gray to announce…
Bombing Iran, Then a Tentative Accord Didn’t Work. Does Trump Have a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.
Nobel-Winning U.S. Chemist Omar Yaghi Will Move to China to Lead A.I. Institute
Omar Yaghi of the University of California, Berkeley, will head an initiative to apply artificial intelligence to the discovery of new materials.
This Star Just Ate a Planet, and It’s Not Done Yet
A star 1,300 light-years away appears to have just consumed one world and is gearing up for seconds.
Delta, United and Other Airlines Are Offering Lower-Cost Business Class Options: What to Know
Delta is the latest U.S. airline to introduce stripped down, luxury-class fares. What do you get for your money, and is it worth it? What you need to know.
The teenage Democrat building a political future in deep-red Idaho
The Nampa native was elected precinct captain for the Canyon County Democrats in May after receiving 100 votes.
A Proposed Rule Would Politicize Medical Research. Scientists Are Not Happy.
In tens of thousands of comments, researchers, doctors and others warned the rule could hamper progress on important health issues.
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott just donated $20 million to support America’s youth mental health, as a fifth of teens struggle with suicidal thoughts
MacKenzie Scott, worth $35.8 billion, just donated a record-breaking gift to the U.S. nonprofit Active Minds to support a “new era of mental health.”
1 in 5 teens are using AI for mental health -- Here’s what parents need to know
A new study finds 1 in 5 teens and young adults are turning to AI when they are feeling sad, stressed or scared.
Grocery Stores Lower Prices as Consumers Pare Spending
While shoppers may get better deals on some items, it’s unlikely their overall grocery bill will fall.
How the St. Louis Science Fair helps kids become tomorrow's innovators
A local teen's international science fair success shows what's possible and why parents should encourage curious kids to give research a try.
Platner’s Exit Sets Off Scramble for New Senate Candidate in Maine
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.
How to Turn Your Phone Into a Personal Health Dashboard
Free apps from Google, Samsung and Apple can help you track your diet, exercise and well-being — and provide vital information during emergencies.
How to Turn Your Phone Into a Personal Health Dashboard
Free apps from Google, Samsung and Apple can help you track your diet, exercise and well-being — and provide vital information during emergencies.
Ohio children unable to access mental healthcare because of insurance, costs, and lack of providers
Costs, provider availability, and health insurance limitations were the top reasons Ohio children were not able to access mental healthcare, according to a recent study.
Federal agents and hazmat crews descend on home of Irvine teen accused of wild science experiments
Teenager in hospital after car crashes into Chesterfield business
A teenager is in the hospital after a car crashed into a Chesterfield County business Wednesday evening.
Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.
Atlanta businesswoman bets on Greenbriar Mall dream while helping fire victim rebuild
Karen Patten remembers spending time at Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall as a teenager. Years later, she's now investing in the same mall that helped shape some of her memories.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Demands Health Update on Mitch McConnell
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. Speculation about his health has spread in recent days.
Funding cuts jeopardize Navajo Nation teen health program at Johns Hopkins
A Johns Hopkins Center program offering sports camps with reproductive health education for Navajo Nation youth is at risk after losing $1.1 million in federal funding.
Spread of Seafloor Directly Observed for the First Time
The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action.
Le Pen Launches Presidential Campaign, in a Twist for French Politics
The day after a court decided the far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for office again, cheers and boos met her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.
Health Insurance Giants Are Fighting Efforts to Break Them Up
UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna are suing states over new laws targeting their pharmacy businesses.
Winwin, the Latest Member to Leave NCT and SM Entertainment, Pens Emotional Letter to Fans
“These past 10 years will remain one of the most precious chapters of my life."
Winwin, the Latest Member to Leave NCT and SM Entertainment, Pens Emotional Letter to Fans
“These past 10 years will remain one of the most precious chapters of my life,” the star said in a letter to fans.
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin Nears a Big Fund-Raising Round
The rocket company founded by Jeff Bezos is set to take on external investors for the first time, at a $130 billion valuation.
The Low-Key Lawyer at the Center of the Search for a Platner Replacement
Charles Dingman, chair of the Maine Democratic Party and a progressive, would play a key role in choosing the state’s Democratic Senate candidate if Graham Platner leaves the race.
The Unknown Universe Inside Your Gut
The human microbiome is essential to our health, but scientists have only begun to understand why. Two researchers set out to map this largely uncharted terrain.
Chernobyl’s Wildlife Cameras Reveal How War Affects Wild Animals
A rare camera-trap study logged the effects of armed conflict on wild animals in real time.
Attorney discusses FBI's investigation into teenage client's science experiment
A family attorney assures the public that there are no concerns necessary after the FBI investigated a teenager after a science experiment. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Top Maine Democrat Says Platner Will Have ‘No Role’ in Picking Next Nominee
A leading state party official said that Graham Platner’s team had “repeatedly” tried to “put their thumb on the scale,” but he would not influence how the party chose a new Senate candidate.
As Israel Loses Support in the U.S., Rahm Emanuel Criticizes Netanyahu
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.
These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.
Hazmat crews respond to Irvine home of teen whose science lab sparked FBI probe
Orange County authorities and the FBI responded Tuesday to a hazmat situation in the same Irvine neighborhood searched by federal agents in March after a teenager’s science experiment triggered a d…
Judge Quashes Justice Dept. Subpoena in 2020 Election Inquiry
The ruling cast serious doubts on the department’s efforts to reinvestigate the race, finding that it was too late to bring criminal charges in the case.
Republican Leaders Say They’ve Spoken With Mitch McConnell Since Hospitalization
The top two G.O.P. senators each said they had lengthy phone conversations with Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for three weeks, as questions mount about his condition.
The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved.
The president’s call to the head of FIFA underscores that he has yet to find an area of American, or even global, life where he is unwilling to assert himself.
15 arrested for breaking into Gwinnett County entertainment parks, police say
Fifteen young people have been arrested after they allegedly broke into several entertainment parks in Gwinnett County as part of a social media trend, according to police.
Companies Brace for Fresh Political Uncertainty at U.S. Agencies
A Supreme Court ruling that presidents can fire independent regulators without cause has added volatility for industries that prefer stable enforcement.
Companies Brace for Fresh Political Uncertainty at U.S. Agencies
A Supreme Court ruling that presidents can fire independent regulators without cause has added volatility for industries that prefer stable enforcement.
Teenagers Confronted by Armed Man While Promoting Their Small Business: ‘Always Ready to Shoot’
In a viral video, an unidentified man pulls a handgun on three teens who were going door-to-door promoting their car detailing business. Pinellas County deputies told 10 Tampa Bay News that they are i...
The Green Bay Packers Have a Tremendous History of Fighting Spirit and Resilience
From humble beginnings in a meatpacking town to thirteen NFL titles, discover how the community-owned Green Bay Packers defied the odds to become an enduring icon of American sports.
Why Sweet T’s cakes are symbol of teen car crash survivor's strength
After a devastating crash, 18-year-old Theresa Timmons rebuilds her life through baking by launching Sweet T’s while continuing rehabilitation.
Four states seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in child social media addiction trial, Meta says
Four states are seeking $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive to children without any warnings on the alleged harms of the apps.
A Long-Awaited Verdict for Marine Le Pen Could Reshape France’s Politics
A court will decide on Tuesday whether to uphold Ms. Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction. If it does, the far-right leader will probably be barred from running for the presidency next year.
Men’s health fair planned Friday
PARKERSBURG — Youth participants in the Student Summit are addressing men’s mental health and will host a fair Friday at Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg. The summit is a leadership and advocacy program hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of America. Four club teens chose men’s health as the topic for their advocacy […]
Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out
Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexually assaulted a woman.
Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?
Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.
Key Health Care Panel Is Again Blocked From Meeting Under RFK Jr.
The United States Preventive Services Task Force has been stymied under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
George E. Johnson, Who Built a Black Hair-Care Empire, Dies at 99
Mr. Johnson’s hair product company, a longtime sponsor of “Soul Train,” was the first Black-owned company listed on a major American stock exchange.
What We Know About Senator Mitch McConnell’s Condition
The Kentucky Republican and former Senate majority leader was hospitalized on June 14. Scant details about his condition have emerged since.
Bruce Springsteen explains why he calls himself a ‘patriot’ for speaking out against Donald Trump
Bruce Springsteen shares his perspective on what it means to be a patriot and how that includes going toe-to-toe with Donald Trump during his recent PBS special, ‘Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song.’
Bill Frist Wants to Take Politics Out of Climate Change
Bill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. “A healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.
Alibaba’s A.I. Is a Hit, but Hard to Turn Into a Moneymaker
The Chinese company’s models have won over developers worldwide, but they are open source — so they can be used and modified freely.
Why A.I. Distillation Has Become a Hot Topic in the Race with China
U.S. companies complain that competitors in China are unfairly copying their A.I. systems using a technique that has been around for years.
Partnership Advances Adolescent Health in American Samoa
Learn how American Samoa advances adolescent health in American Samoa through collaboration among state and local health and education agencies.
60 summers of service: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital's teen volunteer tradition
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital's VolunTeen program has been introducing young people to health care careers for six decades.
Pittsburgh teens with disabilities help shape more accessible healthcare
During a mock appointment to a UPMC adolescent health clinic, a group of Pittsburgh teens stood in as patients. They were actually there as accessibility experts as they are also people living with disabilities.
Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer Ph.D.s, a Bad Sign for Science
Some of the nation’s top research universities are shrinking doctoral programs because of uncertain federal funding.
Families flee gunfire at Westgate Entertainment District
Five teens were hospitalized after being shot at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale on July Fourth.
Families flee gunfire at Westgate Entertainment District; 5 teens shot
Five teenagers were shot at Westgate Entertainment District on Saturday night, and the teenage suspect remains at large, according to Glendale police.
Lower-Opportunity Neighborhood Linked to Higher Rates of Emergency Mental Health Visits Among Youth
Youth living in lower-opportunity neighborhoods had significantly higher rates of mental health visits to the emergency department than those living in higher-opportunity neighborhoods, independent of demographic and geographic factors.
Anne Hathaway's Little-Seen, Short-Lived Teen TV Show Was A Late '90s Gem
Anne Hathaway got her start in this short-lived '90s teen show, which remains a fascinating time capsule for network TV from that era.
Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary
The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.
White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’
A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice.
Bill Archer, Influential Texas Congressman, Is Dead at 98
Serving for 30 years, he eventually wrote virtually all tax laws considered by the House and was a major influence on budget bills as Ways and Means chairman.
Opinion
The evidence for needing eight hours of sleep a night is shakier than we might assume.
Vault Businesses Now Let You Store Diamonds and Dine Too
From London to Singapore, secure operations offer 24/7 services to a new generation of watch, jewelry and gold bullion buyers.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
Critics say the administration is weakening public safety. Proponents say regulations would be where they were before President Joseph R. Biden took office.
In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.
Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th
Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.
Stanley M. Gartler, Pioneer in Cancer Research, Dies at 102
He provided the first convincing evidence that cancerous tumors develop from a single mutated cell and later helped expose contamination by cells taken from Henrietta Lacks.
Colorado Rockies Teenage Prospect Going to Be Worth The Wait
The versatile Roldy Brito is still just a teenager, but with time and maturity, should develop into a star for the Rox
How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil
Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.
How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil
Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.
Representative Joyce Beatty Still Celebrating Victory in Kennedy Center Legal Battle
Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, said her lawsuit challenging the president’s changes to the performing arts center was a fight for justice.
Are the ‘MANGOS’ Stocks Already Turning Soft?
Wall Street loves an acronym. The latest one stands for Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia and three other companies at the center of the artificial intelligence boom.
Home Swapping: How Does It Work, and Is It Worth Your While?
Before you go live in someone else’s house, and have them live in yours, make sure everyone is covered.
‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots
It takes effort to be an informed citizen. Artificial intelligence tools offer an alluring shortcut — but they’re not without risk.
Max Holloway predicts 'fireworks' against Conor McGregor
Thirteen years ago, at UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston, future legends Conor McGregor and Max Holloway fought in a featherweight bout on the preliminary card. McGregor defeated "Blessed" via unanimous decision. It was the Irishman's second octagon appearance. The two will rematch in the UFC 329 main ...
Dangers of youth using AI for mental health care
A nationwide study finds more and more teens are using A-I to replace mental health professionals. It’s led to some scary outcomes, even tragic endings. NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes sat down with some teens to hear what type of support they need.
Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor
The president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff.
Health officials confirm measles case in Larimer County teenager
Officials say the teenager, who had not received the MMR vaccine, was likely exposed during recent travel abroad.
Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington
The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday.
Air Force Detains Officer Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment at Capitol
Maj. Jason Watson, who was in uniform, was arrested during a protest that followed a news conference on Wednesday.
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
This month’s recommendations include a dreamscape space opera, a dark time-travel diner comedy and an existential alien thriller.
To Stay Cool, Wear Flowing Robes and Throw Water Around? Yes, Says Science.
Throughout history, people have come up with surprising ways to beat the heat that actually work.
Why One Global Shipping Choke Point Isn’t a Blueprint for Another
The Strait of Malacca may be a model for how Oman and Iran could collect fees in the Strait of Hormuz, but the differences between the waterways are vast.
Has the MAHA Movement Given Up?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies promised public-health libertarianism. The idea couldn’t survive once they took power.
UH to cease science operations at Maunakea’s UKIRT telescope this fall
The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope is one of thirteen working telescopes on the mountain’s summit and the third to be decommissioned.
19-year-old shot by Federal Way police during mental health crisis may face charges
A teenager called 911 during a mental health crisis and was shot by police 10 minutes after they arrived. Now, investigators say he may face charges
MAGA Base Stays Quiet After Trump Reports Billions in Personal Gains
A new mandatory disclosure revealed that the president has earned $2.2 billion during the first year back in the White House.
F.B.I. Assigns Scores of Analysts to Examine Election Records in Georgia
The expansion of an investigation into Fulton County’s election office reflects President Trump’s desire to prove his baseless claims that the 2020 election in Georgia was rigged.
UH to cease science operations at Maunakea’s UKIRT telescope this fall
The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope is one of thirteen working telescopes on the mountain’s summit and the third to be decommissioned.
Democrats demand HHS reinstate cancelled teen pregnancy prevention grants
Democrats across both chambers of Congress are demanding the Trump administration reinstate tens of millions of dollars in teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) grants that were suddenly cancelled last w…
U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators
Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi or Mohammad Ghalibaf would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared.
Tucker Carlson, Who Broke With Trump, Plans to ‘Help Build a Third Party’
The influential conservative commentator’s relationship with the president and the G.O.P. fractured over the war with Iran. Now, he says he is charting a new course.
Why the Jobs Market Has Wall Street and Washington on Edge
A rebound in hiring has put more pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. New jobs numbers are scheduled for release on Thursday.