U.S. workers saw unusually strong wage growth in recent years, but most of that boost was eaten up by higher prices. New federal data shows inflation absorbed about 80% of the increase in average weekly pay.
A total solar eclipse will cross a narrow path in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday, with partial views stretching much farther. Forecasts and NASA visibility maps show the best viewing spots are concentrated in a limited corridor.
Health officials are warning Gulf Coast beachgoers about a rise in Vibrio bacteria, a potentially deadly infection linked to warm coastal water and raw shellfish. Confirmed cases and deaths have already been reported in multiple Gulf states this summer.
A projected Social Security cost-of-living increase for 2027 is shaping up to be unusually large by recent standards. The reason is the same thing that could leave many retirees feeling squeezed: inflation is still doing the heavy lifting.
New national survey analysis shows marijuana is now used daily or near-daily by more Americans than alcohol. Researchers and physicians say the shift comes as cannabis laws loosen and use becomes more common across the U.S.
Southwest Airlines has announced a new set of travel policy changes that add more flexibility and perks for many passengers. The updates affect baggage, fare options, and loyalty benefits as the carrier reshapes its customer offering.
New survey and spending data show GLP-1 coverage is becoming a job factor for many U.S. workers as employer health costs rise. The shift is showing up alongside fast-growing national spending on weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
Researchers have identified a sugar-related molecule in deep space, adding new evidence that some building blocks of life may form far from Earth. The finding gives scientists another data point as they study how chemistry in space may have shaped life here.
