Scientists worry about lasting damage from Potomac sewage spill NPR
Drinking water around the District of Columbia hasn't been contaminated. But scientists say the environmental damage could be severe.
Month: February 20, 2026
Tracking flu cases in the US through maps and charts CNN
The current flu season has seen the highest rate of doctor’s visits for flu-like symptoms since the US began collecting data through a national surveillance network. CNN is tracking these…
Bath Body Works starts selling on Amazon as more brands embrace its logistics network CNBC
Bath & Body Works CEO Daniel Heaf told CNBC the Amazon launch is about meeting customers where they are and leveraging Amazon's fast and free shipping.
How extreme cold is affecting Americans lives according to a new APNORC poll AP News
A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026. The survey found…
Life is harsh and dangerous in Russianrun parts of Ukraine activists and former residents say…
Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live. Life in shattered cities and villages alike…
Trump gets his Board of Peace even as bigger countries steer clear Politico
America’s traditional allies are taking a backseat on the effort — which has raised billions in new commitments.
US economic growth slowed sharply at the end of 2025 dragging down the year The…
The U.S. economy experienced a slowdown in 2025, with the rate of GDP growth dropping because of tariffs and a government shutdown.
Eric Dane Greys Anatomy and Euphoria star dies at 53 nearly 1 year after revealing…
The actor revealed in April 2025 that he had been diagnosed with the rare neurodegenerative disease.
Cats give genetic clues to better cancer treatments Financial Times
Similarities between pet and human tumours suggest new ideas for targeting both