Health & Safety

Bodega cats aren't just cute. They're working animals

5:40pm April 25, 2025

by Jeff Lunden

Many of New York's bodegas (convenience stores) feature popular residents -- cats. They help keep vermin out and invite customers in. They are popular on Instagram, but they are not legal.

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A Jewish baking tradition rises in the age of Instagram

5:00pm April 25, 2025

by Deena Prichep

Shlissel challah is a special loaf baked the first sabbath after Passover. We trace the modern route by which the bread has spread beyond the ultra-orthodox world to everyday Jewish bakers.

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Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured

2:26pm April 25, 2025

Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.

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A child crawls over a sensory slide with assistance from an adult at Q's Corner in High Point.

How one local business helped High Point become a Certified Autism Destination

2:03pm April 25, 2025

by Jacob Hancock-Hernández

Candace Hayes knows how hard it can be for parents to find a safe space for children with disabilities.

New analysis casts doubt on 'biosignatures' found on planet K2-18b

6:00am April 25, 2025

Researchers using data from the James Webb Space Telescope recently announced they had detected biosignature gases on planet K2-18b. A new analysis of the same data casts doubt on the earlier findings

2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration - Remotely Operated

The U.S. takes a step toward allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem

5:00am April 25, 2025

President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmental groups say it could harm a fragile ecosystem.

A moose trek across Sweden pulls in millions of viewers looking for 'Slow TV'

5:00am April 25, 2025

Last year, more than 9 million people watched across the world, and executive producer Johan Erhag said he expects viewership will be even higher this year.

Trail advocates say Trump administration puts active transportation projects at risk

4:22am April 25, 2025

Spring means more people hitting biking and hiking trails. But trail advocates say a Trump administration review of grants made under President Biden puts active transportation projects at risk.

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HHS Announces Plan To Cut 10,000 Employees And Close Offices

In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study

8:31pm April 24, 2025

The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.

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President Trump Returns To The White House From Florida

DOGE dismantling foreign aid agency started by George W. Bush

8:16pm April 24, 2025

The Millennium Challenge Corporation, focused on boosting economic growth abroad, could essentially shutter.