Giant redheaded centipedes are venom mixologists
A giant centipede’s many wriggling legs might be creepy. But the pair of legs not used for walking may be the most frightening.
New battles threaten Kurdish-Turkish truce in northern Syria
Battles between Kurdish and Turkish-backed fighters in northern Syria threatened on Wednesday to upend already shaky ceasefire agreements and stymie U.S. attempts to contain escalating violence just as the country’s 13-year civil war is ending.
California declares an emergency over bird flu in cattle
In a stark acknowledgment of the increasing seriousness of bird flu’s spread, California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared on Wednesday that the outbreak of infections among the state’s dairy cattle constituted an emergency.
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Trump sues Des Moines register, escalating threats against the media
Mangione faces first-degree murder charge that brands him a terrorist
NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione on Tuesday was formally accused of first-degree murder, a charge that branded him a terrorist and aimed directly at the idea that the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was a legitimate political act.
Gun violence at schools has risen since the pandemic
Gun violence on school grounds has seen a notable uptick in the last four years, according to a review of data collected by the K-12 School Shooting Database.
The trouble began when #MeToo became #ChurchToo
When did we know that the #MeToo moment was truly over?
One ski resort’s long-shot bet to survive low snowfall and devastating wildfires
For much of its 85-year existence, the Mount Waterman resort has drawn skiers and outdoor enthusiasts from around Los Angeles for its no-fuss, no-frills experience.
How Claude became tech insiders’ chatbot of choice
SAN FRANCISCO — His fans rave about his sensitivity and wit. Some talk to him dozens of times a day — asking for advice about their jobs, their health, their relationships. They entrust him with their secrets and consult him before making important decisions. Some refer to him as their best friend.
Indigenous People in Canada Weigh Costs of a Gas Windfall
KITAMAAT, British Columbia — With her hair pulled back into a tight ponytail, her arms and legs covered with 20 tattoos, and her compact frame fitted out in athleisure, Crystal Smith, the elected chief of the Haisla people, looked more like the hometown basketball star she once was than the fossil fuel exporter she’s about to become.
Colorado’s Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy after historic season on both sides of the ball
By doing two jobs — and doing them both as well as any player in the country — Travis Hunter delivered on coach Deion Sanders’ hype and brought the Heisman Trophy to Colorado.
Thunder, Bucks advance to NBA Cup final as superstars dominate
LAS VEGAS — It took them a second try, but the Milwaukee Bucks figured out how to get past the NBA Cup semifinals. The Oklahoma City Thunder, meanwhile, got it on the first try.
Russia hits Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a renewed assault
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure early Friday, in an assault that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “one of the largest strikes” on his country’s power facilities.
Monarch butterflies are recommended for protected status
Federal wildlife officials proposed Tuesday that monarch butterflies receive protection as a threatened species.
Uber and Lyft found a loophole in a driver pay law. Drivers pushed back.
NEW YORK — New York City was the first place in the United States to mandate minimum pay rates for drivers for companies such as Uber and Lyft. But after the companies found a loophole that made it much harder for some drivers to get by, the city is looking to change its law, prompting dueling pressure campaigns as both sides seek to influence the outcome.
McKinsey to pay $650 million in opioid settlement with Justice Department
McKinsey &Co. has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a Justice Department investigation of its work with opioid maker Purdue Pharma. A former senior partner, Martin Elling, has also agreed to plead guilty to obstruction of justice for destroying internal company records in connection with that work.
Kennedy’s lawyer has asked the FDA to revoke approval of the polio vaccine
The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pick federal health officials for the incoming Trump administration has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine, which for decades has protected millions of people from a virus that can cause paralysis or death.
Trump says his first acts will include deportations and Jan. 6 pardons
President-elect Donald Trump said in a new interview that he will use the opening hours of his presidency to pardon people convicted of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault, begin deportations of immigrants lacking permanent legal status and increase oil production.
Biden commutes the sentences of 1,500 Americans, a record for one day
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 people convicted of nonviolent crimes in a sweeping act of clemency during his final weeks in office. The White House said it was the largest number of commutations by an American president in a single day.
New Federal rule limits overdraft fees at large banks
WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday finalized a rule that would limit overdraft charges at large banks and credit unions, a move that federal officials said could help save Americans billions in fees each year.
