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Health officials say there’s very little risk to humans from the bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle, but there’s still much they don’t know. Here are four questions scientists are trying to answer.

In an effort to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights, the Biden administration announced new regulations aimed at expanding consumer protections.

Experts contend that an absence of U.S. leadership is hindering efforts to push forward a treaty with effective regulations.

The nation’s historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.

Baby boomer empty nesters own twice as many of the country’s three-bedroom-or-larger homes, compared with millennials with kids.

Suicide is the leading cause of gun-related deaths in the United States. But it’s often only an afterthought in the public debate about gun violence.

Half of the Great Salt Lake in Utah has now dried up, but scientists say there’s still some time left to reverse its decline.

For something that’s legally required, taxes can be confusing. This guide covers the latest credits and deductions — and helps you plan ahead for next year.

PFAS chemicals have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof consumer products and are linked to health problems.

What happens if your car runs out of power on a road trip? Is it better to buy an EV now or wait until you need a new car? A roundup of smart questions from our listeners.