Michigan is experiencing a high pollen count on Wednesday, May 6, as pollen creates a sneezy, itchy day for residents with seasonal allergies — and it likely won't get better soon. Allergies to tree, ...

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, as GOP state officials scramble to redraw the map before this ...

Welcome to Words for Nerds, our popular and addictive daily science word game. Think of it as science Wordle—a guessing jumble for every nerd, especially the busy life scientist looking to get a ...

When it comes to plastic-related particles and chemicals, people often feel helpless and overwhelmed. Plastic contamination feels so pervasive, inevitable and frustrating, especially since the ...

New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) shows that following treatment with GLP-1 drugs for obesity, most weight loss is fat mass (80 ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Is AI coming for Wall Street's jobs? Not yet. Some 60% of the 240 financial services CEOs surveyed by ...

If you're looking to spend less money on housing each month, modifying your mortgage payments could help. As of 2025, more than 65% of Americans were homeowners, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ...

More than 35 companies have laid off employees so far in 2026, continuing the trend of significant workforce reductions across a broad range of industries, including tech, media, finance, and retail.

Julie Hanson is managing editor of the Northeast region for CBSNews.com. She previously worked at CBS Boston for more than 20 years. Her prior experience includes WBBM in Chicago, WCAU in Philadelphia ...