US and German scientists win Nobel medicine prize for work on light and brain
American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for discovering optogenetics, a technology that utilizes light…
Vikings and Chiefs Pull Off Historic NFL Feat After Missing Postseason Last Year
The Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs began the 2026 season with identical 4-0 records. Both clubs missed the playoffs last year, but have immediately transformed the tone of their…
3 NFL teams that should be worried after Week 4
We just finished the fourth Sunday of the NFL season, and a few teams had a difficult time of it. Three teams in particular stood out as having the sort…
Michael J. Fox received an Emmy for his support of Parkinson’s disease.
Michael J. Fox, a Canadian-American actor who turned his Parkinson's disease diagnosis into a powerful advocacy campaign, earned the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys on Monday.Fox, 65, returned…
2026 Box Office Recovery Grows as Movie Attendance Still Lags
The U.S. box office is on track for its best year since the pandemic, but theater attendance remains far below 2019 levels. In the first 30 weeks of 2026, theaters…
TV Premiere Dates 2026: October Shows and Specials Guide
October 2026 features a jam-packed program of new TV shows, returning series, specials, and season finales. Streaming platforms, broadcast networks, and cable channels all have important releases scheduled for the…
Trump’s Economic Approval Hits New Low as Americans Blame Policies for Higher Prices
Americans are growing dissatisfied with President Donald Trump's management of the economy and rising living expenses. According to a recent survey, the majority of US citizens disapprove of his performance…
Supreme Court Begins New Term With Major Cases on Climate, Immigration and Voting
The United States Supreme Court opens its new term on Monday with several big issues that could impact climate policy, immigration, voting rights, and religious freedom.The justices will hear cases…
Trump Immigration Crackdown Divides Rural Voters Ahead of Midterms
More than a year after President Donald Trump launched a major immigration enforcement campaign, rural voters remain divided over its impact on their communities.An AP KFF survey of more than…
Hakeem Jeffries Says House Democrats Aim to Retake Majority in 2026 Midterms
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries believes Democrats are in a solid position to retake control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections.Jeffries contrasted the campaign to the 2018 midterms.…
