Sean Salai

Smithsonian behind schedule on Latino and women’s history museums

The Smithsonian Institution has missed a year-end deadline to designate two sites for its upcoming National Museum of the American Latino and American Women's History Museum, putting both behind schedule.

December 30, 2022

Florida moves to bar children from attending ‘A Drag Queen Christmas’

Florida officials have moved to bar children from attending all performances of "A Drag Queen Christmas," adding to a growing national backlash against the "all-ages" touring show's sexualized content.

December 29, 2022

Study: Original COVID-19 vaccines haven’t protected nursing homes in over a year

The original COVID-19 vaccines have not protected U.S. nursing home residents from infection and death since the omicron wave began more than a year ago, a new study finds.

December 29, 2022

26 states plan to raise minimum wage in 2023

Hourly workers in 26 states will see minimum wage hikes in 2023 -- but financial analysts say the increases are lagging behind inflation and could worsen unemployment in a recession.

December 29, 2022

Historians praise Ulysses S. Grant’s recent promotion to Army’s highest rank

Historians are hailing Congress' recent decision to promote Ulysses S. Grant to the Army's highest rank, calling it a rehabilitation of his political and racial legacy.

December 28, 2022

Study finds surge in children seeking emergency mental health treatment

The number of American children admitted to hospital emergency rooms with emotional problems has been surging in recent years, according to a new study.

December 27, 2022

All creatures great and tall: Guinness notes cats and dogs — and people too

At 2 years old -- and 3 feet, 5.18 inches tall -- Zeus has won the distinction of the world's tallest living male dog, according to Guinness World Records.

December 27, 2022

Don’t let Grandma get run over by speeding, swerving cars, auto experts warn

If you think rough weather is the worst thing on the roads this holiday season, you might want to take a closer look at the other drivers.

December 23, 2022

True love gets more expensive: Inflation drives spike in prices of ‘12 Days of Christmas’ gifts

U.S. inflation is taking a toll on "The Twelve Days of Christmas," too.

December 23, 2022

Move over, Nevada: Florida claims top spot in 2022 as nation’s fastest-growing state

A surge in migrants from other states made Florida the nation's fastest-growing state this year for the first time in more than six decades, the Census Bureau reported Thursday.

December 23, 2022

Mediterranean diet could reduce pregnancy risks: study

A so-called Mediterranean diet primarily of plant-based foods, whole grains and fish could reduce pregnancy risks and birth complications for women, according to a new study.

December 22, 2022

Drug overdoses, COVID-19 push life expectancy to lowest levels since 1996

Deaths from COVID-19 and drug overdoses last year have pushed U.S. life expectancy to its lowest levels since 1996, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

December 22, 2022

Missouri mayor bans kids from attending ‘A Drag Queen Christmas’

A concert venue in the suburbs of St. Louis has barred children from attending an all ages Christmas drag show, as states have moved to restrict cross-dressing public displays.

December 21, 2022

Americans’ reported mental health hits new low in Gallup polling

Americans' emotional well-being slid to a new low this year, reaching its worst levels in more than two decades of annual polling due to economic anxieties, Gallup reported Wednesday.

December 21, 2022

Worried about inflation? Try hosting a more frugal Christmas party

Rising food prices might be causing you headaches, but some lifestyle gurus say inflation can inspire creativity for those looking to host a more frugal Christmas party this week.

December 20, 2022

Grandparents play essential roles in families: Survey

Most grandparents give money to their grandchildren and more than four in 10 see them in person at least weekly, according to a new survey highlighting their importance in families.

December 20, 2022

Inflation hits another holiday staple, cost of Christmas dinner jumps 16% over last year

A classic Christmas dinner for a small family will cost 16.4% more this year due to ongoing high inflation, according to a new report.

December 20, 2022

Child firearm injuries surged during COVID-19 quarantines: Study

Children's hospitals experienced a "significant" surge in kids injured by guns during COVID-19 quarantines, with Black children leading the increase, a new study has found.

December 19, 2022

More and more U.S. universities limiting students’ free expression

A staggering 88% of four-year colleges and universities restrict the free expression of their students, reversing a 15-year trend, according to an annual report on campus speech codes.

December 17, 2022

Americans ready to shift into higher travel gear this holiday season

The flexibility of hybrid work and the luck of the calendar will help drive a surge in Americans traveling from Christmas to New Year's weekends this holiday season, AAA announced.

December 16, 2022