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How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird - 2026-03-27T12:16:50-04:00
It's like the "Schrödinger's cat" thought experiment. There are two very different potential realities, and traders don't yet know which one is true.

House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations - 2026-03-27T11:32:06-04:00
The House Ethics Committee has found evidence that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules. This comes after the panel held a rare public hearing to review investigations into allegations against the Florida Democrat.

Her dad's dementia inspired her to create a guide for family caregivers - 2026-03-27T09:18:05-04:00
Wambūi Karanja of Kenya is "one to watch," says the Alzheimer's Association. Coping with her dad's condition inspired her to develop a training program for families on the art of caregiving.

Here's some new dirt on an unusual source of antibiotic resistance - 2026-03-27T08:59:30-04:00
New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.

Americans seek redemption at figure skating worlds, just weeks after the Olympics - 2026-03-27T08:51:16-04:00
Figure Skating World Championships in Prague end on Saturday. Americans Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin are within medals' reach after disappointing finishes at last month's Olympics.

Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait - 2026-03-27T07:33:38-04:00
The Senate has voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. And, President Trump extends the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth - 2026-03-27T06:00:00-04:00
An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process.

Rubio heads to Europe to try garner support for Iran war - 2026-03-27T05:49:02-04:00
Representatives from G7 countries gather in France, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to try to shore up support from reticent allies for the Trump administration's war on Iran.

Our quiz writer made yet another Tom Bombadil reference this week. Can you spot it? - 2026-03-27T05:01:00-04:00
How well do you know your "Lord of the Rings"? What about AI, Washington landmarks and TSA wait times? Find out!

These trees brought a fishery back from the brink. They can help you too - 2026-03-27T05:00:00-04:00
A community fishery in Cambodia was struggling. There weren't enough fish to make ends meet, until local fishermen started planting a specific type of tree.