"Our study provides a new direction to understand the whole evolutionary history of massive stars toward the formation of black hole binaries."

Massive supernova explosion may have created a binary black hole

"If they were purely made up of stars, they would be the densest galaxies in the universe."

James Webb Space Telescope's mysterious 'little red dots' may be black holes in disguise

Four astronauts are set to depart the International Space Station Wednesday amid a health concern. The unprecedented early departure will leave behind a skeleton crew.

4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts will leave the International Space Station today (Jan. 14) in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab, and you can watch it live.

Crew-11 astronauts undock in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (video)

Organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year for the first time in over a decade, resulting in fewer kidney transplants, according to an analysis issued Wednesday that pointed to signs of public mistrust in the lifesaving system.  More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are on the list for an organ transplant.  The nonprofit Kidney Transplant Collaborative analyzed federal data and found 116 fewer kidney transplants were performed last year than in 2024.

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants

Trump has threatened to use force in the Danish-controlled territory — and in Iran, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba. Americans do not want him to follow through.

Poll: 62% of Americans would oppose U.S. military action in Greenland

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Procter & Gamble has begun rolling out new packaging and marketing for Crest children's toothpaste under an agreement with Texas Attorney ​General Ken Paxton, after he expressed concern that encouraging excessive fluoride use could ‌harm children. Paxton said Procter & Gamble will ensure that its packaging and marketing for Kid's Crest "clearly depict the appropriate ‌amount" of toothpaste for children.

Procter & Gamble changes Crest toothpaste packaging to address Texas AG fluoride concerns

President Donald Trump spread some confusion about childhood vaccinations in social media posts about changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations.  Trump’s administration on Monday took the unprecedented step of cutting the number of vaccines the government has long routinely recommended for all children.  On that list are vaccines against 11 diseases.

FACT FOCUS: Trump sows confusion on number of childhood vaccinations

WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Enrollment for health insurance under the U. Affordable Care Act dipped to 15.

Obamacare enrollment declines as US subsidies expire

Four GOP congressmen defied party leadership by siding with Democrats, but premiums are still on track to skyrocket at the end of the year.

ACA subsidies latest: Making sense of what's happening with health care after Republicans revolt, forcing a vote on funding extension

Making sense of the administration's recent moves against the regime of Nicolás Maduro.

Is Trump going to war with Venezuela?

The White House says that under the new program, cardholders will “receive U.S. residency in record time.”

What is a Trump Gold Card? U.S. launches $1 million immigration visas

Health care premiums are set to skyrocket if no action is taken before the end of the year. The odds of anything getting done in time appear slim.

Congress is running out of time to extend ACA subsidies as the GOP moves on to an alternative plan. Here's where things stand.

Republicans haven't lost a statewide race in Texas in more than 30 years, but Democrats are hoping a "blue wave" in the midterms could help them end that streak.

Jasmine Crockett in, Colin Allred out: A major shakeup for Democrats in their quest to finally win a Senate seat in Texas

The president described winning the award as "one of the great honors" of his life.

Trump awarded 1st FIFA Peace Prize by Gianni Infantino at 2026 World Cup draw

Rep. Troy Nehls has been a staunch MAGA advocate in the House of Representatives. His brother Trevor is running to replace him.

A Texas GOP congressman is retiring. Trump just endorsed his identical twin to replace him.

“And now the question is: what has changed? Why is the minister trying to bypass the committee with a comprehensive bill that reshapes the communications sector?” The Knesset House Committee approved on Monday the creation of a special panel to fast-track the controversial communications bill of Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi (Likud), which proposes sweeping reforms in Israel’s broadcasting sector. The newly established committee for the bill will be chaired by MK Galit Distel Atbaryan (Li

Knesset sets special panel to fast-track Karhi’s communications reform

The race to fill a vacant seat in the historically deep-red House district serves as the latest test of how much ground Republicans have lost with voters since President Trump returned to the White House.

Why this Tennessee special election has the 'whole world' watching

A new Yahoo/YouGov survey finds that a greater number of U.S. adults now blame Trump for inflation than blamed Joe Biden in 2022.

Poll: By a 2-to-1 margin, Americans say Trump has done more to raise prices than lower them

In contrast, 84% approve of the new law forcing his administration to make the files public.

Poll: Only 25% of Americans think Trump has 'followed through' on his promise to release the Epstein files

A crowded Democratic field and a unique primary system could create room for the GOP to pull off a shocking upset in the Golden State next year.

A Republican elected governor in California? It's not as far-fetched as it sounds.

The presidential pardon of the Thanksgiving turkey has become an annual event. Here’s a look back from Truman to Biden.

Photos: Presidential turkey pardons — a look back

The Defense Department says the requirement to obey orders “does not apply to a patently illegal order, such as one that directs the commission of a crime.”

'Seditious behavior': Trump accuses Democrats who made video reminding the military not to follow illegal orders of a crime — but is it?

A federal court blocked a GOP-friendly map in the Lone Star State, and lawmakers in other red states have been reluctant to redraw their own district lines.

Setbacks in Texas and elsewhere put Republicans' redistricting hopes in doubt as key deadlines loom

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 16, 2025.

Key takeaways from Sen. Bill Cassidy's interview on 'Face the Nation' with Margaret Brennan

"I don't know what's happened," the president said this week. "She's got some kind of an act going."

All the ways Marjorie Taylor Greene has shifted her approach lately — and why Trump is 'surprised at her'

The back-and-forth legal battle over the nation's largest food assistance program has come to an end now that the shutdown has finished.

Full SNAP benefits must be paid ‘promptly,’ USDA tells states as government reopens

Ever since Democrats swept the Nov. 4 elections, the president has been trying to regain his footing on cost-of-living issues.

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