Mosquitoes spread malaria. These researchers want them to fight it instead
Scientists have used a gene-editing technique to make mosquitos allies in the fight against malaria. Environmentalists are troubled by the idea of genetically modifying wild animals.
This no-frills college helps students get a degree quickly, simply and affordably
CU Coventry's assembly-line approach makes college cheaper, faster and less intimidating for students, without the kinds of add-ons that push up prices.
The winning Powerball ticket worth $1 billion has been sold in California
A winning ticket has been sold in Los Angeles for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.08 billion, the sixth largest in U.S. history and the 3rd largest in the history of the game.
Dingo pack leader killed after attacking a jogger on a popular Australian island
Wildlife authorities have killed the leader of a pack of dingoes that mauled a jogger on a popular Australian tourist island in a ferocious attack that a rescuer said could have been fatal.
Denied abortion for a doomed pregnancy, she tells Texas court: ‘There was no mercy’
Women who had complicated and tragic pregnancies are suing Texas over its abortion bans. A hearing had emotional testimony in an Austin courtroom Wednesday. The state wants the case dismissed.
Netflix shows steady growth amid writers and actors strikes
The streamer said it added 5.9 million customers during the second quarter. Its share price has almost doubled over the past year.
Stanford president resigns after fallout from falsified data in his research
The board of trustees found that Marc Tessier-Lavigne did not directly have a hand in falsifying data, but that he did not properly oversee members of his lab who did.
New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on the eve of the Women’s World Cup
Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying.
In-N-Out Burger bans employees in 5 states from wearing masks
The new mask policy will apply to employees in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah. Employees in California and Oregon can choose to wear a company-provided N95 mask.
Taco John’s has given up its ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark after a battle with Taco Bell
Taco John's had the trademark since 1989 in all U.S. states except New Jersey. Taco Bell argued that the phrase is too common for anyone to own exclusive rights to it.
Russia’s nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply
Since the war began, there's been concern about getting Ukrainian grain to countries in need. A deal was struck in 2022 to keep exports flowing — but Russia put an end to it on Monday.
Federal public defenders warn budget cuts may threaten ability to represent clients
Federal public defenders face a looming budget crisis that threatens their ability to represent indigent people accused of crimes.
Travis King isn’t the 1st U.S. soldier to enter North Korea. Here’s a history
Travis King crossed the border into North Korea on Tuesday, becoming the first U.S. service member to do so since 1982. A handful of American soldiers defected in the years after the Korean War.
Your air conditioner isn’t built for this heat. 5 tips can boost performance
Extreme temperatures present a significant challenge to AC systems, which engineers and installers say are really only designed to keep indoor temperatures about 20 degrees cooler than outside.
Las Vegas police investigating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder have searched a Nevada home
A decades-long investigation into the murder of the rapper appeared to take another turn on Monday after Las Vegas police searched a home in Henderson, Nevada.
Police still have no proof of a missing toddler after Carlee Russell returns home
The 25-year-old nursing student vanished after calling 911 and a family member to report seeing a young child wandering along the side of an interstate in Alabama.
Putin won’t attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest
South Africa says Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit it's hosting in August, putting an end to questions over whether it would act on an arrest warrant for Putin.
A federal judge denies Trump’s request for new trial in E. Jean Carroll legal saga
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan wrote that the jury in the Carroll case did not reach "a seriously erroneous result," as former President Donald Trump said.
Up First briefing: Meta’s free AI; Trump’s legal troubles; a scary fish’s teeth
Facebook's parent company has released its newest AI for free. Trump says he's a target in the Jan. 6 insurrection investigation. An Oklahoma boy finds a piranha-like fish with human-like teeth.
What we know about Travis King, the U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea
King, 23, was stationed in South Korea, but was scheduled to fly back to the U.S. to face disciplinary action when he escaped an airport outside of Seoul and managed to flee into North Korea.
Illegal border crossings are down. One big reason why is now part of a court fight
Biden administration rules have one main legal pathway to seek asylum for migrants already at the border: a mobile app called CBP One. Immigrant advocates and immigration hardliners have objections.
Shocked by those extra monthly apartment fees? 3 big rental sites plan to reveal them
Surprise charges for things like paying rent online or removing trash can add up and make an apartment less affordable. Advocates warn they can also put renters at risk for debt or even eviction.
‘Active club’ hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen
Cells of white males have formed in at least 30 states, united around racism and an interest in mixed martial arts. Extremism researchers say they're neo-Nazis looking to mainstream their ideas.
Adrift for 3 months, a man and his dog lived on raw fish until rescued by fishermen
An Australian sailor who was rescued by a Mexican tuna boat after being adrift at sea with his dog for three months said he is grateful to be alive after setting foot on dry land.
Michigan’s attorney general charges 16 people in fake elector scheme
The so-called fake electors signed documents falsely attesting that Donald Trump won the state in the 2020 election.
Judge hears arguments for the timing of the Trump classified documents trial
Federal prosecutors want to proceed with a speedy trial to begin in December. But Trump's lawyers are seeking a delay until after the 2024 presidential election
This fossil of a mammal biting a dinosaur captures a death battle’s final moments
A 125-million-year-old fossil from the early Cretaceous shows the skeletons of a smaller mammal biting a larger horned dinosaur, suggesting a much more complex ancient food web.
Trump says he received a letter saying he’s a target of DOJ’s Jan. 6 investigation
The former president says he learned Sunday that he may be charged with a federal crime by a grand jury investigating the Capitol siege. A spokesman for special counsel Jack Smith declined to comment.
U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea was facing disciplinary action
The man was touring the Demilitarized Zone that divides the Korean Peninsula when he crossed into North Korea without authorization, according to the United Nations Command.
Up First briefing: Trump hearing; U.S-China climate talks; Taylor Swift breaks records
A pretrial hearing takes place today in Trump's classified documents case. U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is in China to revive climate change efforts. Taylor Swift breaks another Billboard record.
‘Hospital-at-home’ trend means family members must be caregivers — ready or not
It's taking off around the country: Treatment at home for patients sick enough to be in a hospital, but stable enough to be home. Are family caregivers ready for all the responsibility?
It’s a journey to the center of the rare earths discovered in Sweden
Sweden says it found the largest deposit in Europe of rare earths — ingredients in a host of technologies from e-vehicles to wind turbines. Mining and processing them is another story.
