100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
Trump's social media post on stocks sparks questions about conflicts of interest
Hours before changing the tariffs that had panicked stock-market investors, President Trump announced it was a "great time to buy." Now Democrats and ethics experts are calling for an investigation.
Data centers bring money to small towns. But do they also bring jobs?
Tech companies are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in data centers across the country. But despite the record-setting price tags, the centers create few jobs.
Gaza's territory is dramatically shrinking as Israel seizes more areas
Israel is taking over large areas of Gaza and eyeing the entire southern swath of Rafah as a buffer zone.
Birds are changing their ranges in response to warming climate
A lot of birds are shifting their range in response to warmer temperatures. That means bird watchers are seeing new species in their yards.
Pharmaceutical pollution messes with salmon behavior
Salmon exposed to anxiety medication in the wild behaved more boldly, according to new research in Science.
President Trump has announced a hold on most tariffs, but China faces tariffs of 125%
President Trump abruptly announced a 90-day pause on the steep tariffs that went into effect Wednesday -- except for China.
Europe decides on tariffs on U.S. goods
The European Union decides on $24 million of tariffs on U.S. goods in retaliation for tariffs on steel and aluminum.
What an ancient altar found in Tikal, Guatemala, proves
Maya and Teotihuacan cultures mixed in the past. That's news from the findings of a specific altar.