Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation
How hot does it get in the desert? A climate scientist explains its blazing heat
South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper
The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond
The Latest: US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Jordan by Iran
Red Sox push winning streak to 13 before hosting the Orioles, who have won 7 straight
Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in
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What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke
What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke
July 18, 2026Science
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|US
US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction
July 18, 2026
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Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
A federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts
July 18, 2026
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology
Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead
July 18, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|US|World
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires in Minnesota and Canada
July 18, 2026
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Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality in major cities, but relief is coming
Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality in major cities, but relief is coming
July 17, 2026
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Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky
Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky
July 18, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|US|World
Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill
July 18, 2026
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Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic
Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic
July 18, 2026
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Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports
Elon Musk's SpaceX is in talks to provide the U.S.
July 18, 2026
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Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says
Meta Platforms is in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a potential deal worth up to $10 billion over two years, according to a source familiar with the matter.
July 17, 2026
Food|Health|Science|US|World
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora
July 17, 2026
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science
Taylor Farms pulling iceberg lettuce after tie to cyclospora outbreak
Taylor Farms pulling iceberg lettuce after tie to cyclospora outbreak
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort
SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief
July 18, 2026
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Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East
July 17, 2026
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Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze
Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze
July 18, 2026
Americas|Environment|Science|World
Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise
July 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades
A brutal week for chip stocks — the same names that fueled this year's blistering market rally — has left investors from
July 17, 2026
Science|Technology|World
Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon
America's most daring, extraordinary feat, landing astronauts on the moon, remains the pinnacle of achievement by anyone anywhere
July 17, 2026
Americas|Environment|Science|World
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southernmost state of Chiapas on Friday, shaking buildings as far away as
July 17, 2026
Americas|Environment|Science|World
A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A strong earthquake has struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, right on the border with Guatemala
July 17, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Infectious disease physician shares how to keep your family safe from cyclosporiasis
Infectious disease physician shares how to keep your family safe from cyclosporiasis
July 17, 2026
Food|Health|Science
What's safe to eat during the cyclospora outbreak
CNN's Jacqueline Howard shows us what foods are safe during the cyclospora outbreak and how to prep them before eating them. Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection that spreads from contaminated water or food that causes watery diarrhea.
July 15, 2026
Environment|Health|Science
How you can minimize the health risks of wildfire smoke
How you can minimize the health risks of wildfire smoke
June 08, 2023
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DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name
For more than two centuries, a fallen Revolutionary War soldier was unknown and unnoticed
July 17, 2026
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
July 17, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body
Wildfire smoke, which is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, attacks nearly every system in the body
July 17, 2026
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World
Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes
Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to
July 17, 2026
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Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke
Amazon.com self-driving car unit Zoox said Friday it will recall its fleet of 105 autonomous vehicles because they may not detect heavy smoke and
July 17, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology
Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why
Economic globalization was supposed to encourage democracy around the world. But sometimes the opposite happens.
July 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk
July 17, 2026
Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Bees of many species contain tiny magnetic particles – suggesting they may have an innate magnetic compass for navigation
Researchers were surprised to find how widespread this magnetic property was, not only across families of bees but also beetles, wasps and flies.
July 17, 2026
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Why you let down your guard on ads when scrolling on social media
When you’re tired and distracted, an online ad’s claims can be more effective in pitching a product when they’re assertive and explicit.
July 17, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they’re spending on them – and parents and caregivers tend to know what’s best for their families.
July 17, 2026
Environment|Science
Why Trump’s move to gut the Endangered Species Act likely won’t hold up in court
If Congress didn’t believe habitat destruction and degradation constitute ‘harm’ under the statute, why would it require permits and plans to offset habitat loss?
July 17, 2026
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Autistic children drown at alarming rates - swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives
Water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, but without proper safety precautions, they can be a source of danger for autistic kids.
July 17, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|World
Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality as new wildfire plumes arrive from Canada
Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality as new wildfire plumes arrive from Canada
July 15, 2026
Business|Health|Science|World
Aid group says seven Americans quarantining at Kenya Ebola facility after US travel ban
Seven American aid workers who had been in Congo to fight the Ebola outbreak are quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya after the U.S.
July 17, 2026
Health|Science|World
Transport of dead bodies within Congo risks further Ebola spread, UN agency warns
The transport of Ebola victims' bodies between different areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, often for funerals in their home communities,
July 17, 2026
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Hungary channels water to protect UNESCO bird haven amid drought
Hungarian authorities have been channeling water into a vast area within the country's Hortobagy National
July 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.
July 08, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Sports|Travel
Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
July 17, 2026
Business|Environment|Science|Technology
People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster
People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster
July 17, 2026
Science|Technology
Bronze Age ‘shaman,’ previously assumed to be a male metalworker, was actually a woman
Bronze Age ‘shaman,’ previously assumed to be a male metalworker, was actually a woman
July 17, 2026
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Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
Japan’s parliament has enacted a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage males can become emperor
July 17, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals
Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?
For five years, China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of oil per day. Since April, it has averaged just 8 million bpd.
July 17, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's
July 17, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says
Taiwan must heed international calls to share the responsibility for "collective defence", President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, appealing for
July 17, 2026
Education|Health|Science|Technology
South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology that dresses the wearer
A team of South Korean and U.S. researchers has unveiled a robotic technology that allows a person to suit up without using their hands or aid
July 17, 2026
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
To air or not to air
July 17, 2026
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Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
When you breathe in wildfire smoke, harmful particles can travel deep into your body.
July 17, 2026
Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology
Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence
Science works at a much slower pace than social media, opening a large window for early findings to be taken at face value and misinformation to spread.
July 08, 2026
Environment|Science|World
Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Severe storms have dumped over 20 inches of rain in parts of Texas, causing significant flooding
July 17, 2026
Science|Technology|World
SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment
SpaceX's next Starship test flight is off until at least next week after a last-second abort on the pad
July 17, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology
Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed
July 17, 2026
Business|Science|Technology
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborts before liftoff, Musk says launch probable next week
SpaceX's Starship rocket triggered a last-second abort before liftoff for its 13th flight test from Texas on Thursday as some of its 33 engines failed to start, with
July 17, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you
A tick disease researcher explains the risks and how she avoids bringing home ticks from both work and walking her dog in the woods. Lint rollers, tick checks and some types of chemicals play a role.
July 16, 2026
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Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside
Heavy smoke from wildfires is darkening skies from the U.S. Midwest to the East Coast
July 16, 2026
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science
An outbreak of diarrhea from a parasite is surging. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid
An outbreak of diarrhea from a parasite is surging. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid
July 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear falls in NYSE debut after slashing IPO size
Standard Nuclear's shares slid about 10% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday after the company slashed its offering size by
July 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Trading Day: Sinking chips
A shakeout in U.S. semiconductor stocks tanked the tech-heavy Nasdaq on Thursday as AI jitters spread globally, while solid U.S. economic data
July 17, 2026
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Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air
Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada enveloped a swath of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday, prompting warnings
July 16, 2026
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Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey
With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires
July 17, 2026
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NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows
The National Transportation Safety Board says the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed 6 people
July 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds it’s a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases
July 17, 2026
Health|Political|Science|US|World
White House says it is closely monitoring food-borne illness outbreak
The White House is closely monitoring the food-borne cyclospora outbreak and is committed to providing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with all necessary
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals, Bloomberg News reports
Alphabet's Google is months behind schedule on the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro, its most powerful flagship AI model, as the tech giant works to improve its capabilities, particularly
July 17, 2026
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Tracking cyclospora outbreak in the Kansas City metro | How can you protect yourself?
Tracking cyclospora outbreak in the Kansas City metro | How can you protect yourself?
July 17, 2026
Business|Health|Science|Technology
FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol
July 16, 2026
Health|Interview|Science
A man tells CNN what it was like to have diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora
Chase Strangio says he contracted cyclosporiasis in May. He joins CNN News Central to share his experience.
July 16, 2026
Health|Lifestyle|Science
Testosterone doesn’t mean what most people think it does
Testosterone doesn’t mean what most people think it does
July 16, 2026