Israel on Saturday identified the body of another hostage handed over by Hamas, and the Gaza Health Ministry confirmed that it received an additional 15 Palestinian bodies. Meanwhile, the U.S. is reportedly set to take over aid distribution efforts in the Strip, as Palestinians living in the region say the nutritional value of aid they’ve […]
Many people spend their working lives helping to fund Medicare through their payroll tax contributions. A new study, though, shows that a growing number of people won’t live long enough to reap these benefits, which are for those 65 and older. Health declines and premature deaths were particularly prevalent for Black individuals, researchers at Brown […]
Beginning next year, Americans will no longer be able to use Direct File, a short-lived free tax filing service provided by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). First instituted by former President Joe Biden in 2024, the official IRS website for Direct File now states that the service is closed and “More information will be […]
At-home gut microbiome tests are growing in popularity, marketed as tools to unlock insights into digestion, immunity and even mental health. But doctors and microbiologists say the science behind many of these kits is still developing — and that consumers should manage their expectations. How do microbiome tests work? Private companies now sell the tests […]
If you’re one of the 67 million Americans who regularly use melatonin to combat insomnia, you might end up falling into a much deeper sleep than you bargained for. That’s according to a new study, which drew associations between long-term, habitual melatonin use and a higher risk of heart failure over a five-year period. A […]
Christmas is coming to New York City. The 75-foot tall, 11-ton Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is arriving on Saturday. This year’s tree, a Norway spruce that’s 75 years old, is from East Greenbush, New York, the Rockefeller Center said. It was donated by the Russ family, who has had it on their property for over […]
Your signature is a quick flick of ink that you repeat without thinking, but it could reveal how you see yourself. Researchers say that the size, shape and even direction of your handwriting may be connected to personality traits like confidence and narcissism. Fast Company recently highlighted decades of research showing that the amount of […]
A years-long legal battle between a generational ranching farm in eastern Washington and state regulators has caught the eye of the nation’s top agricultural official. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says she’s going to intervene on behalf of ranchers in Washington state who are facing a criminal investigation over their use of public […]
Senate Democrats proposed a new deal to Republicans Friday afternoon, announcing they’ll immediately vote to reopen the government in exchange for a one year extension of Affordable Care Act tax subsidies. The proposal is being sold as a compromise, although Republicans immediately poured cold water on the idea. “Democrats would like to see an end […]
The Farmers’ Almanac, the well-known publication that has been giving its famous seasonal weather predictions since 1818, is shutting down permanently. The annual publication’s 2026 issue will be its final edition, the company announced in a statement. “It is with a great appreciation and heartfelt emotions that we write to share some sad news. After […]
