Federal protections end for the lesser prairie chicken
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A ground-dwelling bird known for elaborate mating dances on the southern Great Plains…
How a sword and SWAT standoff sparked fury over Michigan mental health crisis
Ruben Peeler’s downstairs neighbor and landlords knew he needed help — help they couldn’t provide. So they did…
Dense tree barriers to cut air pollution are coming to West Oakland
Thick plantings of particulate-guzzling-and pollution blocking trees are coming to West Oakland next month. The Prescott Greening project…
Should higher earners still make 401(k) catch‑up contributions?
Since 2002, retirement savers age 50 and over have had the option of making “catch-up” contributions to their…
6 planets will be visible at end of February
NEW YORK (AP) — Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and…
Personal finance tips from ‘Your Rich BFF’ Vivian Tu
NEW YORK (AP) — Are you intimidated by personal finance? Vivian Tu wants to help. Tu is known…
How to recycle dead batteries
Battery recycling processes could use some fine-tuning, but it’s still a simple and responsible way to get rid…
Social media firms head to court over harms to children’s mental health
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design choices…
Judge orders takeover of health care in Arizona prisons
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and…
Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up…
Trump and some GOP states aim to limit pollution rules
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Some Republican legislators are looking to restrict their states’ ability to set environmental regulations,…
Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center canceled a scheduled talk by an OB-GYN who has provided abortion care…