News

House Republicans released proposed legislation late Friday that would not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax subsidies.

(Image credit: Kevin Wolf/AP)

The Geminids meteor shower appears every December, but it will peak this year on Saturday, the 13th.

(Image credit: Ye Aung Thu)

Chile heads to a presidential runoff on Sunday, with far-right contender José Antonio Kast — a supporter of former dictator Augusto Pinochet — tipped to win.

(Image credit: RODRIGO ARANGUA,EITAN ABRAMOVICH)

The attack, which took place in the city of Palmyra, comes a year after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the lifting of U.S. sanctions.

(Image credit: Omar Haj Kadour)

Supporters of the displays say the Bible is on their side, but critics call the scenes sacrilegious and politically divisive, accusing the churches of abusing sacred imagery.

(Image credit: Erin Hooley)

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said.

(Image credit: Al Goldis)

It's called the "graduation" approach — both financial and moral support to help people move from extreme poverty to self-sufficiency. But in this innovative Uganda project, something isn't clicking.

(Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)

The monarch revealed the positive outlook in a recorded message broadcast on British television as part of a campaign to promote screening, which increases the likelihood of successful treatment.

(Image credit: Chris Jackson)

Krampuslauf or "Krampus Run" on the evening of the Feast of St. Nicholas in the Austrian city of Salzburg. The tradition is centuries-old in the eastern parts of the European Alps.'/>

In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.

(Image credit: Rob Schmitz)

The Pitt.'/>

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco track how abortion comes up on television. They say the trends from 2025 are concerning.

(Image credit: Warner Bros. Discovery)

The Post's new offering uses artificial intelligence to customize podcasts for its users. The feature immediately drew criticisms from people questioning its accuracy, and the motives behind it.'/>

The Post calls the podcast an "AI-powered tool" that turns its articles into an audio news digest.

(Image credit: The Washington Post)

The payment option is booming among online holiday shoppers this year. But like any form of credit, it comes with drawbacks. Here's how to use BNPL responsibly — and protect yourself from risk.

In a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

(Image credit: ODD ANDERSEN)

As they mark the first anniversary of toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syrians also celebrate another coming milestone: the lifting of sanctions, which could help give the country a new start.

(Image credit: Omar Albam)

The Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of the Trump administration's far-reaching attempt to access sensitive voter data. The DOJ is also suing Fulton County in Georgia.

(Image credit: Jason Connolly)

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

(Image credit: Megan Farmer)

Independent video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the Game Awards last night. The L.A. ceremony draws millions of views for its industry honors and exclusive previews of upcoming games.

(Image credit: Frank Micelotta/Picturegroup)

All is Calmish: How to Feel Less Frantic and More Festive During the Holidays, shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season.'/>

Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. ⁠Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season.

(Image credit: Julia Neroznak)

Was Judge Hannah Dugan trying to obstruct a proceeding or trying to run her courtroom when ICE agents came to arrest an undocumented immigrant? A federal jury will decide

(Image credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

You won't arrive on time and may not even get a seat. Your booking might get lost. Things have gotten so dire that a foreigner has been brought in to shake things up.

(Image credit: Tobias Schwarz)