A growing scam is targeting people who recently booked hotels or flights, using stolen reservation details to sound legitimate. Federal officials say the fraud often starts with a text, email, or call that appears tied to a real trip.

Public health experts say this flu season could unfold differently because of shifting virus patterns, lower vaccination uptake, and recent Southern Hemisphere data. What that means in the U.S. is becoming clearer as fall approaches.

A fast-spreading threat is putting pressure on forests across the U.S., and scientists are stepping up monitoring and response efforts. What is confirmed so far points to a problem with consequences for landscapes, wildlife, and nearby communities.

Social Security is heading into 2027 with new political pressure around taxes, benefits, and the program’s long-term finances. Here is what Donald Trump has said, what is officially known, and what remains undecided.

Fast-growing data center demand is pushing up rural and suburban land prices in parts of the U.S., creating multimillion-dollar payouts for some property owners. The biggest gains are showing up near major power lines, fiber routes, and fast-growing data center hubs.

Japan still requires married couples to use one surname under a Civil Code rule dating to 1898. A recent Supreme Court ruling and a new push in Tokyo have put the issue back in focus for Americans tracking family-name debates.