Sean Salai

Students find new way to cheat through AI, and teachers haven’t been able to stop it

Educators across the U.S. are sounding the alarm over ChatGPT, an upstart artificial intelligence that can write term papers for students based on keywords without clear signs of plagiarism.

January 12, 2023

Soaring diesel prices add to inflationary pressures

The cost of a gallon of diesel fuel is soaring even as regular gas prices fall, putting new pressures on U.S. shipping and consumer prices.

January 10, 2023

Low price a peel: Cost for bananas remains steady as other foods rise

In a time of skyrocketing food bills, bananas have offered consumers a relative relief from inflationary pain.

January 10, 2023

CDC finds long-term decline in Americans having kids

The percentage of Americans having children is in long-term decline, falling most among educated White and Asian single women with higher incomes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday.

January 10, 2023

Vegetarians live longer, have fewer chronic illnesses, study finds

Americans who eat plenty of fresh vegetables and avoid processed meats have a lower risk of premature death and chronic illness, according to a decadeslong study.

January 9, 2023

Census: Nearly 3 million Americans cited COVID for not working last month

Nearly 3 million Americans cited COVID-19 as their reason for not working last month, according to new Census Bureau data.

January 6, 2023

Pandemic switch to telehealth led to more mental health treatment, study finds

Doctors switching from in-person mental health care to telehealth during early pandemic lockdowns facilitated a rise in the number of Americans seeking treatment for emotional disturbances, a recent study found.

January 6, 2023

National Museum of the U.S. Navy names 5 finalists for concept art

A panel of museum officials and senior Navy leaders plan to evaluate the submissions of the five firms, followed by a public art showcase exhibit this spring.

January 5, 2023

Outdoor schooling: Support grows for nature preschools after learning model blossomed amid pandemic

Surging interest in outdoor schooling comes amid multiple reports showing U.S. test scores dropped dramatically as students switched to virtual and hybrid learning during the pandemic.

January 5, 2023

Smithsonian Castle to close Feb. 1 for 5-year renovation

The Smithsonian Institution Building will close Feb. 1 for the first major renovation to the Castle since the late 1960s, officials announced Thursday.

January 5, 2023

More toys recalled in 2022 than previous 4 years combined

An inflatable inner tube with poles covered in lead-based paint. A toddler walker with tiny wheels and wheel attachment hardware that can detach. A "stacking" activity set with information stickers that can separate from the bottom.

January 4, 2023

Gallup: Americans feel ‘largely pessimistic’ about 2023

Most Americans have negative expectations for economic, political, social and international issues in the new year, according to the latest Gallup poll.

January 3, 2023

School boards, NBA make top 10 ‘worst of the woke’ list

School boards and the NBA have joined an annual top 10 list of "worst of the woke" institutions that displayed intolerance in the name of tolerance the past year.

December 30, 2022

Smithsonian behind schedule on Latino and women’s history museums

The Smithsonian Institution has missed a year-end deadline to designate two sites for its upcoming National Museum of the American Latino and American Women's History Museum, putting both behind schedule.

December 30, 2022

Florida moves to bar children from attending ‘A Drag Queen Christmas’

Florida officials have moved to bar children from attending all performances of "A Drag Queen Christmas," adding to a growing national backlash against the "all-ages" touring show's sexualized content.

December 29, 2022

Study: Original COVID-19 vaccines haven’t protected nursing homes in over a year

The original COVID-19 vaccines have not protected U.S. nursing home residents from infection and death since the omicron wave began more than a year ago, a new study finds.

December 29, 2022

26 states plan to raise minimum wage in 2023

Hourly workers in 26 states will see minimum wage hikes in 2023 -- but financial analysts say the increases are lagging behind inflation and could worsen unemployment in a recession.

December 29, 2022

Historians praise Ulysses S. Grant’s recent promotion to Army’s highest rank

Historians are hailing Congress' recent decision to promote Ulysses S. Grant to the Army's highest rank, calling it a rehabilitation of his political and racial legacy.

December 28, 2022

Study finds surge in children seeking emergency mental health treatment

The number of American children admitted to hospital emergency rooms with emotional problems has been surging in recent years, according to a new study.

December 27, 2022

All creatures great and tall: Guinness notes cats and dogs — and people too

At 2 years old -- and 3 feet, 5.18 inches tall -- Zeus has won the distinction of the world's tallest living male dog, according to Guinness World Records.

December 27, 2022