Scientists are engineering a sense of touch for people who are paralyzed
A man living with paralysis felt his index finger for the first time in three years, thanks to technology that reconnected his brain and body.
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DOGE-mandated cuts targeted staff at a Native American college. A lawsuit fights back
Federal layoffs at Haskell Indian Nations University disrupted classes, financial aid and the women's basketball team. Now, tribes and students have sued, saying the cuts broke treaty obligations.
Media Matters sues Elon Musk's X over 'libel tourism' legal assault
A new suit in an ongoing legal battle between the billionaire and the liberal advocacy group claims Musk's legal attacks are impeding the organization's work.
To booze or not to booze, that is the question (this new survey just asked)
According to the survey, 57% of drinkers believe their alcohol consumption does not increase their personal risk of serious health problems.
Bill Burr: 'I am a mess of a human being ... but it makes for good comedy'
Burr is known for his contrarian, fiery stand-up, but lately he's been feeling lighter on stage. His latest Hulu comedy special is Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years.
U.S. tanker is leaking fuel in the North Sea after a collision with a container ship
Jet fuel is spilling into the North Sea after a U.S.-flagged fuel tanker collided with a cargo ship off the eastern coast of England. Thirty-seven people have been brought to shore.
Stocks slump yet again as fears grow about tariffs -- and a recession
Investors appear increasingly worried about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
On Harriet Tubman Day, a new effort to place the abolitionist on the $20 bill launches
The latest measure, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, follows years of delays and efforts to have Harriet Tubman replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.
5 things to know about Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister
Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics, with decades of experience in finance. After his landslide victory, he pledged to continue tariffs on the U.S. "until the Americans show us respect."
A top 'Washington Post' columnist resigns, accusing publisher of killing piece
Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus resigned, accusing the paper's publisher of killing her piece on owner Jeff Bezos' overhaul of its opinion pages.