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In a matter of a few years in the 1960s, Dick Van Dyke became a star on Broadway, television and the silver screen. -
For many people, the holidays mean more parties and more occasions to drink. But if you've noticed that one cocktail hits you harder than it used to, there's a scientific reason to explain it. -
Even as SNAP benefits are restored, food banks and pantries around the nation continue to feel the strain with no reprieve in sight. -
After 232 years, the United States has produced its last penny in a cost-cutting move. The last one was minted in Philadelphia Wednesday. -
Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also adjust to more winter darkness. Syncing our habits to our body clock helps. -
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. -
As daylight diminishes, people can feel their mood dimming. In fact, millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy can help fend off winter depression, starting in fall. -
More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study. -
It's the first Nation's Report Card since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. The scores reflect the state of student achievement in early 2024. -
Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines. But legal experts say he lacks the constitutional authority to do so.
