September 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM EDT
What the equinox 'henge' effect tells us about U.S. cities

What the equinox 'henge' effect tells us about U.S. cities The fall equinox, which arrives Tuesday in the U.S., brings shorter days, and chances to witness alignment between Earth and the sun. It's a modern version of ancient observances of a celestial shift. (Image credit: Bilgin S. Sasmaz)

September 21, 2026 at 1:37 PM EDT
Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace

Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace The Federal Aviation Administration launched an ambitious $875-million-dollar push to make the U.S. airspace more efficient. But critics say it won't solve bigger problems with air traffic control. (Image credit: Mario Tama)

September 21, 2026 at 12:40 PM EDT
Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal

Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal Paramount's owners have made concessions to 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that endangered the media company's bid for its larger Hollywood rival, Warner Bros. Discovery.Paramount's owners have made concessions to 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that endangered the media company's bid for its larger Hollywood rival, Warner Bros. Discovery.

September 21, 2026 at 7:24 AM EDT
World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'

World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex' This week, world leaders convene for the U.N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his arch serve as a military complex. (Image credit: Angela Weiss)

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
The data center backlash is reshaping American politics -- one community at a time

The data center backlash is reshaping American politics -- one community at a time With striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances. With striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances.

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
Many GOP candidates still echo Trump's 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on

Many GOP candidates still echo Trump's 2020 claims. Lots of voters want to move on While many Republican candidates, even in some critical tossup races, still back President Trump's baseless claims about election integrity, some GOP voters say they are ready to move on. (Image credit: Colin Hubbard)

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it's growing mushrooms instead

This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it's growing mushrooms instead The U.S. gets nearly a third of its pork from Iowa. One family is making the switch from pigs to more sustainable specialty mushrooms and trying to show other pig farmers how they did it. (Image credit: Madeleine Charis King)

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT
Germany's leader stands his ground after his party loses in state elections

Germany's leader stands his ground after his party loses in state elections German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms. (Image credit: Michele Tantussi)

September 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM EDT
Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas

Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas The person shot is in serious but stable condition, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said in a press conference. (Image credit: Courtesy of Austin Councilmember Mike Siegel)

September 20, 2026 at 5:39 PM EDT
Poison suspected in deaths of ten lions in game reserve in Tanzania

Poison suspected in deaths of ten lions in game reserve in Tanzania The lions were found dead inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a popular wildlife reserve in Tanzania. Deaths raise concerns over wildlife poisonings in East Africa. (Image credit: Mosa'ab Elshamy)

September 20, 2026 at 1:29 PM EDT
Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains. (Image credit: Markus Schreiber)

September 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM EDT
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones

Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones