A new national survey found that 15% of married Americans said their mother-in-law made marriage harder. The results add fresh data to a long-running family dynamic that many couples say affects stress at home.

Federal forecasters say El Niño is expected to shape hurricane activity in different ways across the U.S. this season. The biggest change is not a simple drop in risk, but a shift in where rain, wind, and coastal impacts could be felt.

More Americans are reaching retirement without children, and that can create a practical problem when health needs, transportation, or long-term care decisions arise. Federal data and aging researchers say the issue is growing as the U.S. population gets older.

U.S. diesel prices are nearing the all-time high set in 2022, adding pressure for truckers, delivery fleets, and households already paying more for essentials. Federal data shows the national average remains far above year-ago levels, with costs hitting hardest in parts of the Northeast and West Coast.

Scientists say a broad area in California’s Long Valley region has been rising for decades, with recent measurements pointing to ongoing movement deep underground. The uplift has not been tied to an eruption, but researchers say it shows the region remains active.

Homeowners near a large Georgia data center are facing property tax increases of up to 183%, while the operator secured a 40-year tax arrangement for its campus. The dispute has focused attention on how local tax policy handles fast-growing data center development.