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New research reveals that 76% of the global population has inadequate omega-3 intake, increasing risks for heart disease, cognitive decline and inflammation.

Lake Mary High School defeated Vero Beach on Saturday in one of the wildest endings to a high school football game fans have ever seen in Florida.

Stew Leonard's Christmas Cookie Milk goes viral on TikTok as shoppers rush to buy the limited holiday drink, causing sellouts across stores.

Test your knowledge of America with a quiz about our national traits, trends, history and people. Featured this week: winter wish lists, tasty trends and much more.

A psychotherapist shares how chronic lateness stems from psychological patterns, neurobiological factors, anxiety and perfectionism rather than poor planning.

A University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign education course taught by Professor Gabriel Rodriguez includes LGBTQ+ advocacy and racial identity lessons for future teachers.

A woman and her family discovered their Bible was completely intact after a devastating house fire in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, destroyed nearly all of their belongings.

Cybercriminals use fake Windows update screens in the ClickFix campaign to trick users into running malicious mshta commands that install infostealers like LummaC2.

The latest data on respiratory illness in the United States shows that shoppers and merry-makers are spreading more than just holiday cheer: They’re also passing around germs. In many cases, it’s a new virus variant that’s been causing early and busy flu seasons in Asia, Australia and Europe.

Police search for gunman who killed two people and wounded eight others at Brown University as retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jason Pack explains the challenges.

U.S. Army veteran Ryan Kuo acquired Minnesota-based Funky Chunky, a gourmet popcorn company known for chocolate-drizzled caramel corn that has become a beloved holiday gift.

Female high school athletes are standing up for their privacy and fighting back against transgender policies as boys take over girls' sports nationwide.

"Cowboy" Kent Rollins of New Mexico reveals the benefits of eating bison, why it's one of the "healthier meats" and why it's more accessible than some people may think.

Comedian Amy Schumer addresses online speculation about her 50-pound weight loss, revealing that it resulted from treating a hormonal condition called Cushing's syndrome.

A medical expert warns that holiday air travelers face greater risk from airborne respiratory viruses than surface contamination, recommending window seats and hand washing.

A futuristic food dome showcases how urban spaces could produce fresh vegetables, herbs and fish through an innovative closed-loop ecosystem design.

Although it can affect anyone, this lesser-known disorder commonly affects boys and young men.

With narrative storytelling, multimillion-dollar budgets and A-list casts, Hideo Kojima’s arthouse games — including the critically acclaimed “Metal Gear Solid” and “Death Stranding” franchises — are as cinematic as, well, cinema.

An ancient lake has returned to Death Valley's Badwater Basin after record-setting rainfall transformed the lowest point in North America into a shallow lake.

Central Perk will be there for you, New York — but not in the exact way “Friends” superfans might remember.

A man in his 50s suffered a stroke after consuming eight energy drinks daily, each containing 160 mg of caffeine, according to a new case study from U.K. doctors.

The Trump administration's crackdown on DEI programs extends to national park merchandise, as retail items must comply with new federal guidelines by December 19.

Archaeologists in Turkey discovered a 3rd-century fresco depicting Jesus as the "Good Shepherd" with Roman attributes in an underground tomb near Iznik.

UC Davis Health researchers found people with anxiety disorders have 8% lower choline levels in brain regions that regulate thinking and emotions, compared to those without anxiety.

Paige Goulet, 30, faces child endangerment and witness tampering charges after her 6-year-old daughter ingested a THC gummy and tested positive for drugs.

Set up a table of stunning pies, cakes and pastries for the most wonderful time of year.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announces the invasive pasture mealybug has spread across more than 20 counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations.

During the cold season, here is expert advice on essential items, including scarves, blankets and bedding, that can keep the body warm while also protecting the skin.

A new OHSU study finds that insufficient sleep is the second strongest predictor of shorter life expectancy in the U.S., surpassed only by smoking habits.

The US Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans.

Hot chocolate contains 20 to 60 grams of sugar per serving, more than twice a candy bar's amount, which experts say can contribute to long-term bone loss over time.

You don't want to put off getting these symptoms checked out.

Are you a 'projector' or more of a 'listener'?

Security researchers reveal how 145 browser extensions across Chrome and Edge stores were secretly updated with malicious code to steal user data and hijack searches.

Stained-glass works by the French artist Claire Tabouret have replaced the original windows, which suffered no damage in the fire that destroyed the cathedral’s spire.

San Francisco targets major food companies in first government lawsuit against ultra-processed foods, demanding restitution and citing public health crisis.

Forget those bland treats of yore: These tips make holiday cookies delicious and foolproof for anyone.

Massachusetts confirms its first case of silicosis, an incurable lung disease, in a 40-year-old stone countertop worker exposed to silica dust.

Audio from a 911 call reveals witnesses' shocking accounts of a Beechcraft 55 plane making an emergency landing on I-95 in Florida, crashing into a Toyota Camry with minor injuries reported.

Children who were vaccinated against Covid-19 last season had a “substantially lower risk” of emergency department and urgent care visits related to the virus, according to a report published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent scrapped Biden-era coin designs for America's 250th anniversary after discovering they featured no Founding Fathers but emphasized DEI themes.

Most mornings, style maven Debra Rapaport wakes up in her Manhattan apartment and gets ready to post her colorful, fashionably maximalist fits to Instagram, where she boasts 109,000 avid followers and counting.

Archaeologists in Jerusalem discovered the longest intact Hasmonean era city wall segment at the Tower of David Museum, measuring over 130 feet long.

New facial recognition system at Orlando International Airport in Florida allows multiple passengers to board international flights simultaneously, streamlining the departure process.

Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old Viterbo University student, accidentally drowned in the Mississippi River after vanishing during a walk home from a bar in July.

South Carolina officials report 111 measles cases in Spartanburg County outbreak, with 254 people quarantined and multiple schools affected by the health crisis.

The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump for replacing a national park photo with his face on the 2026 America the Beautiful Pass.

As multiple measles outbreaks simmer across the United States, cases are accumulating nearly as quickly as when the West Texas outbreak was at its peak this spring.

Anything is pastable.

Nalin Haley, son of former presidential candidate Nikki Haley, calls for ending dual citizenship and barring naturalized citizens from public office.