The U.S. military says it killed three people in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea
Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm
A pair of otters got an early start to enjoying a snow day in Maryland
Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge winners
This year's winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge were announced Tuesday, with 24 cities receiving $1 million each and expert support for projects that upgrade core services, often using AI and resident input
Blizzard prompts Boston Globe management to call off printing paper for first time in 153 years
A record-setting snowstorm has prompted managers of The Boston Globe to call off printing their daily newspaper for the first time in its 153-year-old history
Utah judge is set to rule on disqualifying a prosecutor in the Charlie Kirk case
A judge is set to rule on keeping a prosecutor on the case of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing in Utah
Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump will use his State of the Union address to argue that his whirlwind first year back has made America stronger and that Republicans deserve to keep control of Congress after the midterms
Man convicted of killing a grocery store owner during set to be executed in Florida
A man convicted of killing a grocery store owner is set to become the second person executed in Florida this year
Starwatch: Jupiter shines steady in Gemini
Solar system’s largest planet remains a brilliant, unwavering beacon, forming a striking trio with Castor and Pollux Throughout this month, Jupiter has remained in the constellation Gemini, providing a reliable reference point in the evening sky – and it will continue to do so into March. As the largest planet...
Study reveals whistling secret of horses’ whinny
Scientists have discovered source of neigh’s unique combination of high- and low-pitched sounds Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time. How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound – also called a neigh – has long eluded scientists. Continue reading...
Wegovy and Ozempic owner dealt blow as next-gen weight-loss drug is labelled ‘obsolete’
Novo Nordisk’s shares fall sharply after testing of CagriSema falls short of investors’ expectations Business live – latest updates The owner of Wegovy and Ozempic has suffered a significant setback, as its highly anticipated new weight-loss treatment was labelled “obsolete” after disappointing clinical trials. Novo Nordisk’s shares fell sharply on...