New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares Posted January 31, 2026 When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world's oldest and la…
Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026 Posted January 30, 2026 The Trump administration said on December 23 that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say Posted January 29, 2026 Climate change, worsened by human behavior, made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year te…
Governor: Washington floods are not a ‘one- or two-day crisis’ Posted January 28, 2026 In December, record floodwaters began slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities, and prompting dra…
Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit Posted January 27, 2026 Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors—too complicated, capital-intensive, and “boring, honestly,” says venture capitalist Modar Ala…
When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared, and it wasn’t just sick kids who were out Posted January 26, 2026 When a measles outbreak hit West Texas last year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the number of children who likely became sick, according to a study, as students were…
Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but still faces questions about pricing Posted January 25, 2026 Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over alleged
Small US groups combat historic levels of social isolation Posted January 24, 2026 Americans are disconnected from each other at historic levels, buffeted by what a former surgeon general calls an “epidemic of loneliness.” “Loneliness is one of …
Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to ‘professional’ programs list amid uproar Posted January 23, 2026 A bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered "professional,…
Spain fines Airbnb $75 million for unlicensed tourist rentals Posted January 22, 2026 Spain's government has fined Airbnb 64 million euros ($75 million) for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, officials said. The move is the latest government a…