September 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM EDT
Alaska's salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever

Alaska's salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever This year's single-elimination tournament will see 16 competitors face off, compared to 12 in past years. Officials report more cubs in Katmai National Park than they've seen in recent memory.This year's single-elimination tournament will see 16 competitors face off, compared to 12 in past years. Officials report more cubs in Katmai National Park than they've seen in recent memory.

September 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House The president chalked the ban up to what he called unfavorable coverage, and he threatened that bans on other media companies could be coming.The president chalked the ban up to what he called unfavorable coverage, and he threatened that bans on other media companies could be coming.

September 18, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDT
When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. 'Track Two' talks are already buzzing

When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. 'Track Two' talks are already buzzing An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils of AI -- and possible paths forward.An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils of AI -- and possible paths forward.

September 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM EDT
Syrian regime planned American journalist's kidnapping for weeks

Syrian regime planned American journalist's kidnapping for weeks New reporting finds the abduction of journalist Austin Tice was planned by the Syrian government for weeks.New reporting finds the abduction of journalist Austin Tice was planned by the Syrian government for weeks.

September 18, 2026 at 12:40 PM EDT
What expensive sulfur means for your dinner table

What expensive sulfur means for your dinner table Oil supplies are falling, sulfur prices are threatening food costs, and we measure Lego against HollywoodOil supplies are falling, sulfur prices are threatening food costs, and we measure Lego against Hollywood

September 18, 2026 at 12:07 PM EDT
Will even one of the U.N.'s 17 'sustainable development goals' be met by 2030?

Will even one of the U.N.'s 17 'sustainable development goals' be met by 2030? The 17 goals agreed upon by world leaders are incredibly ambitious. Are we even close to achieving any of them? If we don't, is the project a failure?The 17 goals agreed upon by world leaders are incredibly ambitious. Are we even close to achieving any of them? If we don't, is the project a failure?

September 18, 2026 at 7:09 AM EDT
Judge says Trump can't demolish Kennedy Center. And, lawsuits target voter intimidation

Judge says Trump can't demolish Kennedy Center. And, lawsuits target voter intimidation A federal judge ruled yesterday that President Trump cannot tear down the Kennedy Center without a 30-day notice. And, recent lawsuits seek to keep armed federal officers away from polling sites.A federal judge ruled yesterday that President Trump cannot tear down the Kennedy Center without a 30-day notice. And, recent lawsuits seek to keep armed federal officers away from polling sites.

September 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT
Ms. Rachel has entered her album era, and she is so happy about it

Ms. Rachel has entered her album era, and she is so happy about it Ms. Rachel has conquered YouTube, Netflix and the toy aisle. Now she's making an album, with real instruments, big feelings and her littlest listeners in mind.Ms. Rachel has conquered YouTube, Netflix and the toy aisle. Now she's making an album, with real instruments, big feelings and her littlest listeners in mind.