House Republicans finalize deal on short-term funding bill, but major hurdles remain to avoid shutdown
House Republicans are moving ahead with a plan to temporarily fund the government while beefing up border security -- a proposal that is dead on arrival in the Senate and could even face difficulties in the House, raising the likelihood of a government shutdown.
2023-09-18 08:25
Doubling up on classrooms, using online teachers and turning to support staff: How schools are dealing with the ongoing teacher shortage
Millions of students are returning for another school year marked by challenging teacher shortages, causing schools to double up classrooms, move courses online and employ what critics have labeled as underqualified teachers.
2023-09-11 20:53
Electric Picnic festival site to house refugees
The Irish government says it has signed a six-week lease on the festival site in County Laois.
2023-09-04 13:53
Feds ease water cuts on Colorado River after blockbuster winter
Federal officials are easing water restrictions on the Colorado River next year, an incredible improvement after above-average winter snowpack helped shore up plummeting water levels at the nation's two largest reservoirs.
2023-08-16 02:18
Elephant Whisperers: Indian couple in Oscar-winning elephant film sue makers
Elephant Whispers tells the story of Bomman and Bellie as they care for an orphaned baby elephant.
2023-08-10 15:57
US and NATO grapple with critical ammo shortage for Ukraine
The US and Europe are struggling to provide Ukraine with the large amount of ammunition it will need for a prolonged counteroffensive against Russia, and Western officials are racing to ramp up production to avoid shortages on the battlefield that could hinder Ukraine's progress.
2023-07-19 02:55
An Indian culinary must-have is off the menu as prices jump 400%
From butter chicken to paneer makhani, Indian cuisine is unthinkable without the ubiquitous tomato.
2023-07-12 19:48
Biden wants to roll back Trump's expansion of short-term health insurance plans
The Biden administration wants to crack down on short-term health insurance plans, which it says can leave patients saddled with hefty medical bills.
2023-07-08 01:27
Exclusive-US seeks new suppliers of highly used cancer drug methotrexate in short supply
By Julie Steenhuysen and Michael Erman The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it is seeking
2023-06-10 02:52
Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke
With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe.
2023-06-08 21:47
Ozempic is taking China by storm. Drugmakers are scrambling to boost supplies
Ozempic, originally a medication for treating diabetes, is in high demand worldwide with celebrities and social media users touting it as a miracle drug for weight loss. Now the frenzy is sweeping through China, where being "wafer thin" is a prevailing beauty standard, leading to shortages in the country.
2023-06-07 10:29
Odisha train crash: Why do trains in India go off tracks?
Derailments continue to cause the majority of train accidents in India, say experts.
2023-06-04 07:59