Preteen smartphone use linked to depression, obesity, lack of sleep
A new study finds preteens who own smartphones and use them regularly, are at greater risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep.
RFK Jr. names CDC vaccine adviser to senior HHS role
Former Harvard Medical School professor, Dr. Martin Kulldorff, has been appointed to a senior role at the Department of Health and Human Services.
The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor
Freedom of speech is a foundational principle of healthy democracies and hence a primary target for aspiring authoritarians, who typically try to squash dissent. There
Lawsuit over Trump rejecting medical research grants is settled
On Monday, the ACLU announced that it and other organizations representing medical researchers had reached a settlement in their suit against the federal government over
UAE to pull forces out of Yemen as tensions rise with Saudi Arabia
Move comes after Riyadh accused Abu Dhabi of backing separatists in Yemen, a claim the UAE denies.
Train crash near Peru’s Machu Picchu kills driver, injures dozens
Train conductor killed in collision on rail line serving the famed archaeological site, authorities say.
Is the US economy strong heading into 2026? The picture is complicated
The world’s top economy is growing faster than its peers, but divide between wealthy and poorer Americans is growing.
USPS updated its postmark rules. Here’s what that means for your mail
Users shared concern about what the changes could mean for voting by mail during elections.
Does video show swarm of ICE agents arresting man in Minnesota? What we know
Immigration authorities arrested two people in a public building in Minnetonka on Dec. 29, 2025, according to county officials.
Trump administration says it’s halting federal child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud claims
The Department of Health and Human Services move comes after a viral video purporting to show day care facilities that aren’t operational but receiving government
Don’t believe rumor Tim Walz gave $8B to Somali company to investigate fraud
The claim originated with The Babylon Bee, a Christian satirical outlet that Snopes has repeatedly debunked.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35 years old
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter and the mother of two young children, has died after a courageous battle with cancer that touched the nation. NBC News’
Guinea junta chief wins presidency in controversial election
The victory, which gives the junta leader a seven-year mandate, was widely expected.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro undergoes third medical procedure for hiccups
The former far-right leader’s wife said he had more treatment because the hiccups “had not stopped’ since the weekend.