Scientists are warning that a powerful solar storm on the scale of the 1859 Carrington Event remains a real modern risk. Federal agencies and researchers say a direct hit could disrupt power grids, satellites, GPS, and communications across the United States.

A new Trump administration directive aims to speed logging across more than 100 million acres of national forest land. That shift could affect wildlife habitat, drinking water, recreation access, and wildfire management in forests across the West and beyond.

Treasury yields and other borrowing benchmarks recently climbed to their highest levels since 2007, raising financing costs across the economy. Here are 10 everyday expenses that could feel pressure if elevated rates stick around.

New Census Bureau estimates show which U.S. cities have the biggest immigrant populations by share and size. Here is a city-by-city look at 10 major places where foreign-born residents make up a large part of local life.

COVID-19 infections are increasing in several parts of the U.S. as summer surveillance picks up. Health officials say the latest trend is tied to rising test positivity and wastewater activity, with familiar symptoms still leading the list.

A growing share of U.S. households are spending more than 30% of their income on rent, a widely used threshold for housing stress. Federal data shows the squeeze is especially sharp for lower-income renters, with fewer affordable units available in many markets.