Federal wildlife officials are reviewing a reported incident in which a man appeared to kick and harass a protected sea lion. The case centers on video from a Southern California beach area and remains under investigation.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is backing a proposal that would send $3,000 payments to millions of Americans using federal tariff revenue. The plan has drawn attention as lawmakers debate how to handle rising household costs and new trade income.
Summer travel is up nationwide, but some states come with unusually high heat, storm risk, wildfire smoke, or crowd pressure. Based on recent federal weather, tourism, and infrastructure data, these 10 states stand out as the toughest bets for a smooth summer trip.
Restaurants and grocers across the US often market food as local, but federal rules leave wide room for interpretation. In many cases, ingredients promoted as farm-to-table can pass through national supply chains that stretch 1,000 to 3,000 miles.
A World Bank warning says climate change could force 216 million people to move within their own countries by 2050. The report also says the harshest impacts could still be avoided, but only with faster action this decade.
Researchers say a cholera lineage tied to a 19th-century pandemic may be on track to reappear in 2026. The warning is based on a 206-year genetic cycle identified in newly analyzed bacterial genomes.
After a rush into artificial intelligence in 2023 and 2024, some major U.S. companies are slowing AI hiring and narrowing projects. Recent earnings calls and company updates show a shift toward smaller, measured rollouts tied to clear returns.
New projections from the U.S. Census Bureau, federal climate assessments, and energy agencies offer a data-based look at how America may change by 2050. Population growth, aging, migration, and hotter weather are expected to reshape daily life across the country.
