Central Maine Power Co. is seeking a rate change that could temporarily lower electricity bills this summer, but critics say the plan would lead to even higher rates in the long term. The company on ...

The suicide rate among active-duty troops decreased in 2024 from the previous year, according to an annual report released Tuesday by the Pentagon. However, the active component rate has increased ...

--Worst eight day stretch since the eight days ending Jan. 28, 2026, when it fell 3.88% --Down 1.50% this week; worst weekly performance since the week ending March 20, 2026, when it fell 1.85% --Down ...

Wait times improved at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tuesday morning, with some travelers reporting about 30-minute waits, though lines remain long during peak hours. Increased law ...

A new phase targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf threatens to hurt businesses and customers around the world for months or even years. By Patricia Cohen Patricia Cohen is a global ...

Snakes have both fascinated and scared humans for as long as we can remember. Especially frightening are the giants that stretch to incredible lengths and have immense power. The world’s largest ...

Interested in boosting your longevity? All you may have to do is vary your exercise. Switching between activities such as walking, swimming, yoga, gardening and pickleball could result in a whopping ...

The well-followed Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index briefly looked like it was recovering after the Feb. 5 crash. It wasn't. The premium has now been negative for 40 consecutive days, according to ...

--Currently down eight consecutive days; down 14.57% over this period --Longest losing streak since Dec. 19, 2002, when it fell for 11 straight trading days --Worst eight-day stretch since the eight ...

The country’s carbon pollution has plateaued or fallen for 21 months, the longest-ever stretch not associated with a decrease in power demand. China’s planet-warming carbon emissions fell in the final ...

Caffeine fiends, rejoice: New research from Mass General Brigham suggests drinking coffee and tea in moderation may lower the risk of dementia. The researchers analyzed data from 131,821 people who ...