It Was No Sweat: A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Finish
The android won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster tha…
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From Pulpits to Pews, Trump and the Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics
At churches with connections to Pope Leo and the Trump administration, pastors and parishioners speak out on the feud between the president …
Oil Prices Jumped and Stock Futures Fell on Renewed Iran Conflict
Traders, hopeful on Friday that a peace deal was near, were digesting the developments over the weekend.
Michigan Gas Clerk Helps Save Kidnapped Teen Girl Who Mouthed ‘Help’
A fellow student who had witnessed the kidnapping called the police, and other students helped track the girl to a gas station.
Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November
Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targ…
Messy War, Happy Stock Markets
On the surface, the recent rally doesn’t seem to make sense: Oil prices are high and a peace deal with Iran remains elusive. Here’s what…
Gwendolyn Chisolm, Who Rhymed on Rap’s First Female Hit, Dies at 66
A chance encounter led to overnight success for the Sequence, a seminal trio whose “Funk You Up” broke barriers.
Can U.S. Blockade Iranian-Linked Ships Anywhere in the World? Yes, But …
Maritime and military law experts say an expansion of the naval blockade announced last week raises legal and practical questions but has am…
Energy Secretary Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s acknowledgment in a TV interview undercut President Trump’s earlier claim that price increases would …
Elaine Ingham, Who Taught That Soil Is Alive, Dies at 73
A scientist and leader in the organic farming movement, she popularized the “soil food web,” an understanding that soil is a complex rea…
Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 93
He was one of 5 University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled i…
U.S. Attacks Iranian Cargo Ship as Both Countries Claim Cease-Fire Violations
President Trump said the United States attacked an Iranian ship that tried to get past the U.S. blockade, hours after Iran said the blockade…