Only 1,200 people left: The moment humanity almost went extinct
Genetic analysis suggests that the population of human ancestors was on the brink of extinction 930,000 years ago. That may have led to the emergence of a new species
Genetic analysis suggests that the population of human ancestors was on the brink of extinction 930,000 years ago. That may have led to the emergence of a new species
An official with the Office of Management and Budget says lawmakers would very likely need to pass a temporary spending measure in September to prevent a potential partial shutdown
Historical capos — such as Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — have been relegated, as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration establishes new priorities
The report comes amid a heightened focus on ethics at the Supreme Court, stemming from a series of reports revealing that Thomas has for years received undisclosed expensive gifts, including international travel, from Harlan Crow
Republicans worry that the legislative districts they drew 12 years ago will be undone in one of the court’s first actions under liberal control
The yield, which last week neared its highest level since 2007, rose sharply as bond traders reacted to reports showing the U.S. economy remains remarkably resilient
The judge also ruled that there was sufficient evidence to bind Andrew Lester over on charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the April 13 shooting of Ralph Yarl
Authorities attribute the country’s spike in violence over the past three years to a power vacuum triggered by the killing in 2020 of Jorge Zambrano, alias ‘Rasquiña’ or ‘JL,’ the leader of the local Los Choneros gang
The Federal Aviation Administration predicts that this will be the third busiest holiday weekend of the year so far, behind only the Juneteenth weekend, which included Father’s Day, and the Presidents Day break
The company also updated its privacy policies that will allow for the collection of biometric data and employment history, among other information
Pablo Larraín’s ‘El Conde’ achieves the difficult feat of building a satire around the dictator and his impact on modern-day Chile without trivializing him or forgetting his atrocities
The case awaits a decision from a San Francisco federal judge, who has voiced some doubt about whether AI companies are infringing on copyrights when they analyze billions of images and spit out something different
‘We cannot allow the abuse of power in a working environment or disrespect,’ the soccer player said on stage. ‘To all women who are suffering the same thing as Jenni, we’re with you’
‘That day broke our tradition of peacefully transferring power, which is among the most precious things that we had as Americans,’ the judge said, emphasizing that he was using the past tense in light of how Jan. 6 affected the process
The People’s Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults who are not able to return to their primary residences because of the recent wildfires, including people who owned and rented their homes
American mainstream artists are savoring Spanish-language songs, from Billie Eilish to Beyoncé, Madonna to Justin Bieber, and Drake to Snoop Dogg and The Weeknd
A team led by Spanish biochemist Miguel Reina has found a way to boost the white blood cells that destroy cancer cells
Meanwhile, at least two of the 18 defendants charged alongside the former president in the election interference case have filed demands for a speedy trial and have asked to be tried separately from others in the case
The latest data raises the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged when it next meets in late September
‘You’re all stuck with me for a little longer,’ Hamilton said with a smile on Thursday at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. ‘Honestly, I couldn’t be happier to be extending with this team’
Experts believe that the square, ‘of monumental dimensions,’ was part of an unknown city razed to the ground in 70 B.C. during the Sertorian civil war
An emergency services spokesperson said more than 50 others were injured in the blaze that broke out at about 1 a.m. on Thursday. Witnesses say as many as 200 people or more may have been living in the building
From Phoenix to Kansas City, Missouri, airports have incorporated special lanyards, a quiet room and even a simulation center where caretakers and those with dementia can learn about flying or get a refresher
The HHS recommended that marijuana be moved from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance
Two years after the earthquake that left more than 2,000 dead and destroyed the south of the Caribbean country, green shoots of hope are beginning to grow, but there is still a lot of work to do
The paintings of Velázquez, Botticelli and Rubens are some of the most reimagined artworks in Western art
Technology designed to detect nuclear tests thousands of miles away can capture explosions of all sorts — whether they are bombs, missiles or gunfire — in targeted cities