NASA's 'Dragon Lady' is uncovering how wildfires create storms

NASA is using a modified version of the U-2 spy plane, created during the Cold War, to study one of Earth's least understood weather phenomena: wildfire-generated storms.

Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived

A teenage boy and four adults were killed Friday in shootings that prompted a wide search for the fleeing gunman, whose body was ultimately found in a wooded area alongside one of his victims, authorities said.

100-year-old skydiving grandma proves age is just a number

A California woman celebrated her 100th birthday Thursday by continuing a tradition that began two decades ago: jumping out of an airplane.

US drinking less OJ, but research finds great health benefits

Orange juice has fallen on semi-hard times recently, with weather- and disease-caused crop reductions, a significant drop in U.S. consumption and the pressure of inflation on household budgets, all amid a regulatory makeover by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope

A growing body of research suggests GLP-1 drugs may help treat polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome by improving weight, insulin resistance, hormone levels and ovulation, though experts say more research is needed.

Lakers are selling for $12.5B. What will the Utah Jazz be worth?

The Lakers' record $12.5 billion sale could drive up valuations across the NBA, including the Utah Jazz.

Homicides dropped 18.1% in 2025 to the lowest rate since 1956, FBI says

The homicide rate in the United States dropped to the lowest it's been in 75 years, according to an FBI report on 2025 crime statistics released Friday, which also showed overall violent crime dropped 9.3% last year.

Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, winds

Hurricane Lala formed Saturday on a path to make landfall on Hawaii's Big Island, the National Hurricane Center said.