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Increasing flash flooding is exhausting communities as they're hit again and again.

The beating of Sen. Charles Sumner in 1856 by Rep. Preston Brooks over a speech against slavery sparked a nationwide debate over free speech, political violence and the relationship between the two.

Instead of schools trying to replace teachers with AI, teachers could use AI to become better educators.

Several studies suggest GLP-1 drugs may lower cancer risk. But that benefit may be due to the patients themselves: those who are healthier, wealthier and with better access to care.

The majority of endangered species listings over the years have involved habitat loss, from Chinook salmon to island foxes and many birds.

The legislation is the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

Is the Trionda ball being used at the tournament traveling too fast or flying unpredictably? We asked a physicist who tested the ball.

Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.

In past agreements, there appeared to be a tacit understanding between Hezbollah and Israel that conflict would eventually resume.

Two romance bookstores opened in Lawrenceville in early 2026. A psychologist explains why readers want community beyond their screens.