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Polar vortex disruption helps explain this weekend’s extreme cold weather, despite climate misinformation
Record cold temperatures are once again expected to hit a swath of the country this weekend—even plunging Florida into its coldest stretch of the last 15 years, potentially bringing...
In 2026, most workers are still languishing
The feeling of “languishing” is likely relatable for many workers—even if they don’t quite have that exact language for it. And new research shows it’s not many workers who...
What to know about Trump’s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh
President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May — with Trump believing that he can finally...
You might qualify for this Kaiser settlement without ever filing a complaint
If you’ve received any text messages from California-based healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente, you could be eligible for cash under the terms of a new settlement. The Kaiser Foundation Health...
This AI-related lawsuit could be just the beginning of many
What many applicants may not realize is that the first hurdle in applying for a job these days is dealing with AI. Candidates often must clear an artificial intelligence...
The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t dead. It’s getting a digital reboot under a new owner
The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the bright lights of New York City and a new owner. Beloved by farmers and...
Stocks slide and gold fever fades as investors weigh Trump’s Fed pick
Financial markets are churning on Friday as investors try to figure out what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for interest rates. The initial reactions...
How a unique ‘chatbot’ is helping a small Chilean community push back on AI
If you enter a query into Quili.AI on January 31, your question won’t be answered by a large language model, but instead by residents from the Chilean community of...
Luigi Mangione won’t face the death penalty for UnitedHealth CEO’s killing, judge rules
Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a federal judge ruled Friday, foiling the Trump administration’s bid to...
How to use psychology to shift a difficult relationship into a healthier one
Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or resentment. At some point, each of...
