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Hygge, saunas, friluftsliv: Americans chasing Nordic secrets to happiness and living longer
A hot sauna, a cold plunge and forest immersion are the prescriptions Nordic dwellers have sworn by for generations -- and millions of others have adopted these traditional practices as well.
Neither rain nor sleet — nor a handgun: USPS nears rule to allow pistols in mail
The U.S. Postal Service is nearing completion of a rule that would allow people to ship handguns through the regular mail, undercutting the oldest federal firearms law in existence and drawing fierce criticism from both sides of the gun debate.
U.S. lacks enough space launch facilities to meet expanding civilian and national security needs
The United States set a record for space launches in 2025, and with the Trump administration saying 2026 will be even bigger, concerns are swirling in U.S. national security circles over the extent to which the country's launch facilities are overstretched.
The New York Times hit with EEOC lawsuit alleging anti-White workplace discrimination
The Trump administration accused The New York Times in a lawsuit filed Tuesday of engaging in race-based workplace discrimination by rejecting a White male editor for promotion in favor of a less-experienced "multiracial female."
Perceptions of higher crime don’t align with reality of less violence overall, report says
A new report shows that the public's perception of crime rising nationwide has remained unchanged on average for nearly 20 years, despite a sharp decline in most types of crime.
Catholic University doubles down on blocking antisemitism speakers
The Catholic University of America is pushing back on free-speech complaints after blocking a student group from hosting talks on antisemitism unless it presents "both sides."
Accused L.A. fire-starter aligned himself with suspected ‘vigilante’ assassin Luigi Mangione
The man accused of starting one of the most devastating fires in the history of Los Angeles ranted against capitalism and the wealthy, and when asked why someone might torch the Pacific Palisades, compared such an act to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, prosecutors said.
Inside job: For Uncle Sam, the fraud is coming from government employees
Congress and President Trump have complained about massive fraud by immigrants, street gangs, international organized crime syndicates and everyday Americans. But in many cases the fraud is actually coming from inside the house.
Feds cap graduate student loans based on earnings potential in bid to lower spiraling costs
The Trump administration unveiled a regulatory overhaul of the federal student-loan system on Thursday, streamlining the repayment system and pressuring universities to lower costs by setting borrowing limits on graduate degrees based on earnings potential.
Doctors flag ‘Ozempic personality’ as some GLP-1 patients lose appetite for life
Popular GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss are suppressing people's appetite for more than just food: Health experts warn they're also dulling some patients' desire for sex and socializing.
Records show D.C. Public Schools attorney is working two jobs at the same time
Records show that a D.C. Public Schools attorney is teaching psychology classes at a Maryland community college during her government work hours, potentially violating ethics rules.
Luxury car drivers get food stamps; USDA targets legal loophole
Thousands of food stamp recipients have been cruising to the grocery store in Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Porsches and other extravagant cars, a federal investigation uncovered.
Arizona model allowing non-lawyers to own law firms shakes legal profession
A pioneering Arizona initiative allowing non-lawyers to own law firms has rocked the legal profession, raising questions about whether the change is expanding low-cost services for locals or jeopardizing the profession by placing profits ahead of justice.
Illegal immigrants and temporary visitors give birth to 9% of U.S. babies
Nearly 1 in 10 newborns in the U.S. in 2023 were delivered by mothers who were either in the country illegally or on a temporary visitor's pass.
American survivor of doomed British unit feted on Korean War battleground
An American veteran of a legendary British battle was saluted Thursday by top brass from across the world at South Korea's "Gloster Hill Memorial Park" in Paju, just south of the DMZ.
Supreme Court ponders deporting green card holders
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to make it easier to deport green card holders with criminal records who leave the country and try to reenter.
Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges
The Southern Poverty Law Center announced Tuesday that it is under a federal criminal investigation related to its past use of paid informants to infiltrate "extremely violent groups."
DOJ, Maryland sue DC Water over Potomac River sewage spill
The Department of Justice and the state of Maryland have filed lawsuits against the District and its water/sewage utility over a January pipe rupture that released millions of gallons of untreated sewage into the Potomac River.
Wild conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk killing a boon for accused shooters’ defense
Prosecutors last week told a Utah judge they've got Tyler Robinson "captured on video" firing the fatal shot at Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk from the rooftop of Utah Valley University.
‘Serious stuff’: Trump seeks answers to missing, dead scientists; FBI, Pentagon investigate pattern
Almost a dozen scientists tied to America's nuclear and space programs have vanished or died under mysterious circumstances over the past three years, a pattern so alarming that the Trump administration has launched an investigation.