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A national park ranger in a black wetsuit snorkels in a shallow creek, his face in the water
Animals

National park ranger photographs rare species for the first time while snorkeling on the job

Biologist Michael Reichmuth captured something scientists had never photographed before in the wild.
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Two photos side by side: On the left, Elizabeth Taylor in a car wearing a red AIDS ribbon. On the right, Taylor Swift in a red, feathery headpiece
Arts & Culture

Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

The star’s “Elizabeth Taylor” music video supports the late actress’s estate and foundation.
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Stephen Colbert gives a monologue on the set of "The Late Show." In the corner is a circle containing a zoomed-in photo of a T-shirt commemorating "The Late Show's" final season
Arts & Culture

Stephen Colbert raises over $1M for World Central Kitchen with 'Late Show' t-shirts, charity auction

The “The Late Show” host is using his last hurrah to do some good for Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.
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An asphalt road that reads SLOW SCHOOL ZONE in yellow text
Tech & Innovation

This state just passed a law that forces reckless drivers to slow down through automated technology

New automated technology forces penalized drivers to slow down, whether they want to or not.
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An older person's hand reaches for a todder's hand in a forest path covered in leaves.
People Doing Good

Here's how Sandy Hook Promise is fighting back against gun violence

So far in 2026, there have been eight school shootings. Sandy Hook Promise wants to reduce their occurrence.
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A dog lies in a field and raises his nose as he sniffs
Health

Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms show — with 98% accuracy

A new study from the Universities of Bristol and Manchester revealed new insights into early Parkinson’s detection.
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A snowy owl in close-up against a black background
Animals

The UN granted international protections to snowy owls, cheetahs, hammerheads, and more. Here's what it actually accomplishes

On March 29, the United Nations moved to protect 40 new species under international law.
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In a picture photographed from below, sharks circle overhead against the glow of the sun on the surface water.
Animals

Bull sharks are big, aggressive predators — but they can still make friends, according to new research

A new study led by experts at the University of Exeter in England found that sharks are a lot more like humans than we gave them credit for.
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A dad watches as a young boy plays on a wooden playground
War & Conflict

Nonprofit invents modular playgrounds for kids in war zones: 'The children helped construct them'

The design was made in collaboration with Palestinian and Sudanese child refugees.
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A rainbow crosswalk made out of colorful bricks in Miami Beach, Florida
LGBTQ+

DeSantis banned Pride crosswalks in Florida, so Miami Beach painted rainbows in a park instead

The city used funds from a 2025 budget surplus to replicate the Pride crosswalk in a nearby park.
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