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Why have we seen more northern lights? NOAA forecaster explains solar maximum impact
This year, stargazers from Norway to Massachusetts got a chance to see the beautiful northern lights.
Airline rewards programs federal probe continues ahead of holiday travel rush
Airline rewards programs are popular among frequent flyers. But now, several of them are being scrutinized by the federal government.
Minority-owned & women-owned business growth surges since pandemic
“Black-owned, Brown-owned, women-owned businesses, they’re really charging ahead, and they are going to be the ones who deliver for our economy into the future,” Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, U.S. Small Business Administration, said.
Fewer people are smoking but federal report reveals some populations face higher risks
Smoking has decreased more than 70% nationwide since 1965, according to a new report from the U.S. Surgeon General.
WHO, CDC warn measles cases are increasing in America and worldwide
There’s growing concern about the spread of a highly contagious yet preventable disease, the measles The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO) say global cases jumped more than 20% last year.
Election officials, voting groups trying to combat misinformation with new tactics
Widespread misinformation around this year’s elections continues to concern officials nationwide.
Election officials step up cybersecurity upgrades, improvements to keep your vote safe
From checking equipment to cybersecurity improvements, state election officials assured Congress earlier this fall that they’ve been working for months to secure voting ahead of Election Day.
Election officials ramp up security measures after increased threats of violence, harassment
As a heated presidential race sprints to the finish line, the risk to election workers feels greater than ever.
On Election Day, more states will consider whether to approve ranked choice voting
Several states could soon change how their elections work in coming years.
If someone votes by mail, then dies before Election Day, does their ballot still count?
More than 32 million Americans have already voted early this year, according to the University of Florida Election Lab.
BBB warns of healthcare scams during open enrollment
Right now, millions of seniors are trying to find the best plans during Medicare open enrollment. As they weave through this information they may be hit with potential scams.
CDC Survey: Youth tobacco use drops to 25-year low but use of nicotine pouches increases
The number of teens using tobacco products has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years, according to the CDC’s latest 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
Bipartisan bill would sustain funding for federal maternal health research program
The maternal death rate is declining nationwide, but hundreds of women are still dying every year from pregnancy-related complications.
Congress examines economic impact of ongoing housing shortage crisis
New federal data shows more than 21 million renters spent more than 30% of their income on housing last year. That means less money for other essentials like food and healthcare.
Parents react to House passing bill to stop hazing culture on college campuses nationwide
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Stop Campus Hazing Act, a bill that could become the first federal law to address hazing nationwide.
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