Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the federal government is launching a new autism effort focused on tracking rates and studying possible causes in the U.S. The plan adds fresh attention to a condition that already affects millions of American families.

A passenger is seeking $1.2 million from Southwest Airlines after a baggage search at a New Orleans airport allegedly exposed private items in public. Court filings say the case centers on an incident involving a gate check and a claim of humiliation.

Researchers say fresh findings from eastern Turkey have renewed debate over whether a boat-shaped formation near Mount Ararat could be linked to the biblical Noah’s Ark. The new evidence adds detail, but key questions remain unresolved.

Higher prices, QR code menus, and louder dining rooms are among the restaurant issues many older diners say are making meals out less enjoyable. Recent survey data and industry reports show these complaints are tied to broad changes across the U.S. dining business.

New U.S. Census Bureau estimates show a cluster of Midwestern and Southern cities losing residents faster than the national trend. Here is a city-by-city look at the 10 places with the steepest recent population declines.

Domestic airfare has climbed roughly 25% this year, and new federal and industry data shows travelers are adjusting fast. Many Americans are booking earlier, shifting destinations, and cutting back on peak travel days as prices stay elevated.