WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is hours away from another federal government shutdown, with prospects looking bleak for a last-minute compromise in Congress to avoid closures beginning at 12:01 a.m.

This word seems to be popping up everywhere lately. It is heard in meetings, it appears in headlines, and you might even discover it in casual conversation about a cat video over coffee. That word is ...

As President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats clash ahead of a partial government shutdown that could start Oct. 1, thousands of federal workers are faced with potential furloughs. Barring a ...

If you have kids, you’ve probably heard them blurt out “6-7” recently, with emphasis on the seven. Something like six-seven. Gen Alpha are randomly repeating the numbers and laughing at the inside ...

Martin Jucker receives funding from the NSW Bushfire and Natural Hazards Research Centre. Right now, cold air high above Antarctica is up to 35ºC warmer than normal. Normally, strong winds and the ...

In a world with an abundance of information, the value of wisdom stands out more than ever. Enter the word “sagacious.” With its roots in Latin, this word describes someone who is wise, shows good ...

Oh boy. Despite the fact that the Philadelphia Eagles are defending Super Bowl champions and started off the 2025 season 4-0, there's some apparent discontent involving receiver A.J. Brown. The ...

A new viral trend has taken social media by storm, and now it’s creeping into classrooms across Australia. It’s called the “six seven” trend. While the name suggests numbers, there’s no math involved.

China has revealed its goal for slashing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, providing a glimpse into how global emissions might change over the next decade. In a video address to the United Nations ...

The NBC competition series crowned its latest champion, Jessica Sanchez, on Sept. 24 Christopher Rudolph is a contributing writer for PEOPLE. He previously covered entertainment at The Advocate, ...

The slang term, “6-7” or simply “67,” has taken over TikTok, sparking memes, edits and inside jokes among Generation Alpha and younger members of Gen Z. The phrase traces back to the drill rap song ...

Compliance officers do not have easy jobs. They’ve got to navigate ever-changing regulations, follow trends in their own industry and other parts of the world, while also managing the internal culture ...