Pregnancy really does change the brain, study shows
Scientists have shown how pregnancy hormones alter a brain circuit in mice. The finding helps explain how hormones induce maternal behavior in a range of mammals.
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The story of the drug-running DEA snitch behind the web databases tracking our lives
Author McKenzie Funk's new book, The Hank Show: How a House-Painting, Drug-Running DEA Informant Built the Machine that Rules Our Lives, about the man behind the databases of personal information.
The U.S. Army is falling short of its recruitment goals. She has a plan for that
For years, the U.S. Army has not been able to meet its annual recruitment goal. The Secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth, is rolling out a plan to address that.
Some Christians want to make amends for the church's treatment of Indigenous people
Several Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the subjugation of Native and Indigenous people. That's now playing out in local congregations.
The Minnesota Twins have broken their 21-year playoffs loss streak
Up until recently, the Minnesota Twins had one of the longest streaks running. They hadn't won a playoff game since 2002. Now, they're celebrating their first playoff series win in 21 years.
Ex-coach sues Northwestern for $130M for wrongful termination in hazing scandal
Former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald is suing the school, saying it wrongfully fired him in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal that has engulfed the athletic department.
A woman sues Disney World over severe injuries on a water slide
A woman was hospitalized after a ride down Typhoon Lagoon's tallest water slide left her with severe vaginal lacerations and internal organ damage, according to the lawsuit.
Men took over a job fair intended for women and nonbinary tech workers
The Grace Hopper Celebration was designed to celebrate and uplift workers who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry. This year, men showed up in droves.
Vegetarianism may be in the genes, study finds
Researchers have identified genes linked to vegetarianism. This may help explain why some people who are motivated to give up meat for ethical, environmental or health reasons, don't always adhere.
Roy Wood Jr. says he's leaving 'The Daily Show' but he doesn't hold a grudge
Late night TV has seen a recent exodus of non-white stars — from Desus and Mero and Ziwe to Trevor Noah himself.