It's taking longer for some to find jobs
Nearly half of unemployed Americans have been job hunting for more than 15 weeks
Holiday retail sales rise 3.8%
Retail sales increased 3.8% over last year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse
Big Biz millions for Trump inauguration
How much does the president-elect's favor cost? America's business leaders are lining up to find out
Trump spends Xmas raging on Truth Social
Trump combined his Greenland takeover fantasies, Trudeau trolling and Panama Canal gripes into one Christmas wish
Trump’s Christmas wish list
We all want something this holiday season
LGBTQ+ people relive old traumas
Embracing aging isn’t easy, but it can be especially difficult for LGBTQ+ seniors who are long-term HIV survivors
Trump won because QAnon went mainstream
The single biggest reason Trump won? The median voter ignores real news to consume endless disinformation
How crypto took control in 2024
Digital currency made gains in the mainstream and cemented its position as a powerful political force
Why dark matter's mysteries persist
Are we any closer to answering this fundamental question of the universe? Dark matter hunters aren't so sure
Was Azerbaijan Airlines jet shot down?
Out of 67 passengers, 38 people died when an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed Wednesday
Henry talks "Fire Inside" and "Atlanta"
Actor discusses playing gold medal boxer Claressa Shields' coach & what "Atlanta's" Paper Boi would be doing today
"Clash of the Cookbooks": Fresh food TV
This Roku series is comfort viewing with a brainy twist
Unmasking the "contrarian" Bob Dylan
Filmmaker James Mangold spoke with Salon about the musician's not-so-oblique songwriting and the women in his life
A manufacturing renaissance is not easy
If it can return, we will be on our way to creating a smart, prosperous economy. But there are several hurdles
Moving on from a "Big Show” Christmas
Growing up, my dad would spend money on gifts instead of paying bills — anything to create those magic moments
Is sugar a drug?
Some argue sugar's addictive properties and the long-term health consequences of overconsumption make it a drug
Ozempic to our financial rescue?
The weight-loss drug might also help control excessive spending, but it's not a long-term solution
NASA probe touches Sun’s atmosphere
On Dec. 24, 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made history with the closest ever approach to the Sun
Oh the humanity! A "Look Back" at art
A gorgeous film about two girls who create manga together is the most stirring argument for creative connection
The Justin Baldoni fallout post-lawsuit
The "It Ends With Us" mess has not, in fact, ended
Bird flu is killing cats: report
LA County also announced its first human case of the H5N1 bird flu virus as the crisis continues to escalate
How America lost control of bird flu
Long listed among pathogens with pandemic potential, H5N1’s unprecedented spread among cows marked a worrying shift
Big banks sue over Fed's "stress test"
Since the Great Recession, the Fed has mandated banks keep capital on hand in case of another crisis
A bleak, exquisite "Nosferatu" for today
Robert Eggers' long-awaited passion project arrives with splendid atmosphere and a haunting performance at its core