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 […]
The U.S. Navy is re-centering a large portion of its time-sensitive strike force in the Pacific. The service is moving hypersonic-armed ships and submarines to Hawaii in a modernization push intended to shave days off transit times to contested waters near China and Taiwan. The step signals a major operational bet on hypersonic Conventional Prompt […]
Buying a home isn’t just about the sticker price. There are hidden and ongoing costs that affect your budget, including closing costs, insurance, taxes and maintenance. One more cost to consider: increasing furniture prices. Rising furniture prices Bedroom furniture — like beds, dressers, nightstands and more — has become 11% more expensive since February 2020, […]
Nearly 1,500 flights and counting have been canceled across the U.S. It’s the result of the FAA ordering airlines to cut flights to address a shortage of air traffic controllers amid the ongoing government shutdown. Flight cancellations Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Trump administration would be cutting 10% of flights at 40 “high-impact” airports […]
