February 2026

For years, cannabis has been sold as a gentle escape: a plant, not a pill; a remedy, not a risk. Yet for thousands of heavy or long-term users, especially those who started young, it’s quietly turning into a trap called Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome. Their lives shrink around the fear of the next attack. Jobs are […]

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Thursday that the city is in an “impossible situation” and that the current circumstances are “not sustainable” after a federal immigration agent shot a man during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation, sparking renewed tensions and protests. The comments came a week after Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman, was

Sen. John Fetterman’s latest remarks may go down as one of the most revealing moments for Democrats since their post-election reckoning began. In a refreshingly blunt interview, the Pennsylvania Democrat openly acknowledged what many voters — and even lawmakers — have quietly suspected for months: no one appears to be in charge of the Democratic

Vice President JD Vance addressed thousands of pro-life advocates Friday at the 53rd annual March for Life, urging them not to lose hope amid concerns about the Trump administration’s pace on abortion policy. Speaking to a crowd gathered on the National Mall in Washington, Vance acknowledged internal debates within the pro-life movement over whether sufficient

A major shake-up inside the U.S. intelligence community unfolded this week after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, following the unauthorized disclosure of a classified assessment related to recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The firing signals a clear message from the Trump administration: internal dissent that spills

At 3:47 a.m., the world is supposed to be quiet. Hospitals never are, but my office at St. Catherine’s usually was. The surgical floor slept behind thick glass and fluorescent hum, and my screen glowed with next week’s schedule: gallbladders, hernias, a tumor resection that had me double-checking every name like it was a prayer.

Violent crime declined significantly across major U.S. cities in 2025, according to a new year-end report released by the Council on Criminal Justice. The nonpartisan organization analyzed crime trends in 40 large cities and found that 11 of 13 major crime categories decreased compared with 2024. Nine of those categories declined by double digits, the

For years, I used to joke that I’d won the parenting lottery with Frank. He was the kid who used a coaster without being reminded. The one who cleared the table before I even stood up. His report cards arrived like clockwork, all A’s, all glowing comments. A pleasure to have in class. A natural leader.

The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continues to grip the nation, especially after multiple ransom notes surfaced demanding $6 million for her return. However, a former senior FBI official is now questioning whether the case fits the profile of a true kidnapping. The search for the missing mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has entered

The global conservation community is honoring the life and achievements of a pioneering wildlife advocate whose research transformed how people around the world understand and protect elephants. While public attention often focuses on entertainers or political figures, the contributions of dedicated scientists and conservationists can leave an equally lasting impact. Through decades of fieldwork and