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.
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.
