Yahoo NewsHow crisis engulfed Israel
In an intense show of anger, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday night to protest the judicial overhaul proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and supported by his ruling coalition of far-right nationalists and religious extremists.
Yahoo NewsTrump hush money case: Legal experts break down our FAQs
Yahoo News spoke with several current and former prosecutors to help break down the strengths and weaknesses of the potential case being brought by the Manhattan district attorney.
Yahoo NewsCensorship? Disinformation? Defining some key terms in the social media debate
While it may not always dominate the headlines, the debate over free speech in the U.S. remains at the forefront of our political conversation.
Yahoo NewsLaw expert: Trump could still be elected president in 2024 if indicted
An unprecedented case presents a major twist as Donald Trump mounts his third campaign for the White House. If Trump — who denies any wrongdoing — is indicted, he would be the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.
Yahoo NewsHere's how Trump's indictment, arrest and arraignment could work
The former president is expected to soon be indicted by a New York grand jury for his role in a hush money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election.
Yahoo NewsHow pollution and climate change may have caused the Florida seaweed blob
A 5,000 mile-long blob of slimy, smelly seaweed is headed for Florida’s beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, and it’s partly because of human activity, including water pollution and climate change.
Yahoo NewsWhy is colon cancer on the rise in young adults?
Advanced-stage colon cancer cases are increasing among young Americans. An expert says the scientific community needs to come together to further investigate why this is happening.
Yahoo NewsStormy Daniels meets with DA as Michael Cohen testifies again in Trump hush money probe. Here's everything we know.
The porn star met with Manhattan prosecutors, and Donald Trump’s former fixer testified behind closed doors before a grand jury investigating the ex-president’s role in a payment made to Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election.
Yahoo NewsFentanyl test strips may help save lives. So why are they illegal in many states?
Quick and inexpensive tests that can detect the powerful synthetic opioid are considered "drug paraphernalia" in many states, but lawmakers are working to change that.
Yahoo NewsAllergy season starts earlier now thanks to climate change
Spring seemed to come early in much of the United States this year, and nearly everyone with seasonal allergies noticed.
Yahoo NewsWhy Britain's 'Illegal Migration Bill' is so controversial
Britain's parliament introduced a new bill that would have migrants who enter the U.K. "promptly removed, either to their home country or a safe third country." This is, according to the government, a way of removing the "incentive" to travel across the English Channel to the U.K. in small boats.
Yahoo NewsWho is Matthew Kacsmaryk, the judge overseeing the fate of abortion pill mifepristone?
A Texas lawsuit brought by conservative groups is seeking to overturn the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a widely used abortion pill, mifepristone. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who was appointed by then-President Donald Trump, is overseeing the case.
Yahoo NewsWhat's happening with abortion laws in the U.S. right now?
Between abortion ban proposals at the state level and lawsuits over medication abortion, a lot of movement has happened recently in the fight over reproductive rights. Here’s what you should know.
Yahoo NewsBiden issues executive order aimed at boosting background checks. Here's how it's meant to work.
The president formally announced new executive actions in Monterey Park, Calif., after meeting with families of the victims of January’s deadly mass shooting at a ballroom dance studio.
Yahoo NewsDid a 2018 law allow Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse?
The bill signed by President Trump rolled back some regulations put in place after the 2008 financial collapse.
Yahoo NewsWhy Biden's decision to approve Alaska's Willow oil project is so controversial
The Biden administration announced Monday morning that it is giving final approval to a major oil drilling project in Alaska located in the largest unspoiled natural area in the United States, triggering swift condemnation from climate change activists.
Yahoo NewsAbortion, education and guns: DeSantis's proposals in Florida hint at potential 2024 campaign
Florida began its 60-day legislative session this week as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed the Legislature in his State of the State speech, which has been widely viewed as an indicator of how he might promote himself as a potential 2024 presidential nominee.
Yahoo NewsWhy are people protesting in Tbilisi, Georgia? The 'foreign agents' bill explained
After days of mass protests in Tbilisi, Georgia's Parliament on Friday voted against a controversial bill that opponents said would lead to silencing free media and human rights defenders.
Yahoo NewsChina, Russia and climate change: 2023 threat assessment sees U.S. faced with unprecedented challenges
Having stood as the world’s lone superpower since the end of the Cold War, the United States now faces unprecedented challenges to its global influence, the intelligence community concluded in the annual threat assessment.
Yahoo NewsIs another bivalent COVID booster shot on the way? Here's what we know.
Many of those who received the bivalent booster vaccine last fall are coming up on six months post-vaccination. They want to know when they can get their next booster dose.
Yahoo NewsHere's what the Supreme Court could rule on the legality of Biden's student debt forgiveness plan
The fate of President Biden’s $400 billion student debt relief program is now in the hands of the Supreme Court, whose decision as to whether Biden overstepped his executive power could significantly impact the lives of over 40 million U.S. student loan borrowers.
Yahoo NewsShould young students get vaccinated against HPV? An expert breaks down the benefits
Three states, along with Washington, D.C., already require middle schoolers to be vaccinated against HPV.
Yahoo NewsWhat keeps triggering earthquakes in Turkey? An expert explains
In less than a month, Turkey has experienced several major earthquakes that have left tens of thousands dead.
Yahoo NewsSupreme Court hearing on Biden student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied
President Biden’s student loan debt relief plan is on hold for now, leaving millions of Americans who are eligible for relief in limbo.
Yahoo NewsHow to be a 2024 GOP candidate for president — without actually running
The field of candidates seeking the 2024 GOP presidential nomination is fast-growing. But much of the attention is being paid to politicos who are running veritable shadow campaigns — which look a lot like a White House bid but without the regulations that come with an official announcement.
Yahoo NewsWho is Jennifer McClellan? Legislator makes history as 1st Black woman elected to Congress in Virginia
The Democrat and daughter of civil rights activists is breaking barriers after clinching a win to represent Virginia in U.S. Congress.
Yahoo NewsExpert dissects Tuesday's Supreme Court arguments in case that seeks to hold Google accountable for extremist content
Supreme Court justices seemed to indicate Tuesday that they will proceed with caution in the first of two cases they’re hearing this week that will help determine how internet companies will deal with speech and content moderation.
Yahoo NewsJimmy Carter has opted for home hospice care. Here's what that means.
What exactly is hospice care, and how do patients decide they’re ready to begin receiving it? Yahoo News spoke with an expert to help demystify end-of-life care.
Yahoo NewsThe new AP African American Studies course has been consumed by politics. But what's actually being taught?
Recent controversy surrounding the College Board’s new Advanced Placement course on African American Studies has overshadowed its curriculum unveiling, with politicians, parents, students and leaders in academia conflicted by its content and relevance for students.
Yahoo NewsThe Supreme Court is about to hear 2 major cases that could transform the internet
Next week the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear two major cases involving big technology companies, with key aspects of the internet on the line with its rulings later this year.
Yahoo NewsMichigan State shooting: Gunman had no known ties to school
The 43-year-old gunman who killed three students and wounded five others in a shooting on the campus of Michigan State University on Monday night before killing himself had no known ties to the school, police say.
Yahoo NewsOhio train derailment results in lawsuits, dead animals and lingering questions about toxic chemicals
The fallout continues from the derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border earlier this month, as local residents file lawsuits and some cast doubt on official assurances about air and water quality.
Yahoo NewsU.S. jets have shot down 4 flying objects in 8 days. Here's everything we know.
President Biden ordered the military to shoot down an unidentified object over Lake Huron on Sunday, the third such downing in three days and fourth in little more than a week.
Yahoo NewsA Texas lawsuit could soon prohibit nationwide access to the abortion pill. Here's what to know about the case.
A lawsuit brought in Texas by conservative groups is seeking to overturn the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone.
Yahoo NewsExperts defend diversity efforts after political attacks: 'This is about leveling the playing field'
A wave of attacks against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from conservative leaders in the U.S. has brought renewed attention to such efforts amid calls to ban DEI programs.
Yahoo NewsDoes the State of the Union speech matter anymore? Here's what an expert says.
President Biden will deliver his second State of the Union address on Tuesday. With all the pomp and circumstance surrounding the tradition, does the State of the Union still have the same impact it used to?
Yahoo NewsDeath toll climbs as 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Turkey and Syria: Here's everything we know
At least 3,400 people were killed after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the border of Turkey and Syria before dawn Monday, toppling thousands of buildings and leaving hundreds of people trapped under rubble.
Yahoo NewsWhat is a spy balloon, and why is China being accused of flying one over the U.S.?
U.S. defense officials on Thursday said they were tracking a suspected spy balloon flying over Montana, home to a nuclear missile silo field.
Yahoo NewsA N.J. councilwoman was shot dead in her car and the FBI is now investigating. Here's what we know.
A New Jersey councilwoman was shot dead outside her home on Wednesday — and the FBI is now investigating her death.
Yahoo NewsWhat's going on at the Dallas Zoo? Man arrested after tamarin monkeys disappear in latest suspicious incident
A man was arrested in connection with the disappearance of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo. It's the latest in a string of mysterious incidents.
Yahoo NewsChina has claimed the balloon flying over the U.S. as its own. Here's everything you need to know.
China claimed responsibility for the balloon spotted over Montana, apologizing and stating it was used for weather research.
Yahoo NewsMinnesota enshrines abortion rights into state law. Here's what that means.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation on Tuesday that codifies abortion rights and protects reproductive care in the state, while opponents have called it one of the most extreme in the nation.
Yahoo NewsTyre Nichols: What's next for the ex-Memphis police officers charged in his death
Five officers — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith — were fired and charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression.
Yahoo NewsThe FDA is proposing a new COVID vaccination strategy. Here's what you need to know.
A key advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration met on Thursday to discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccination in the United States.
Yahoo NewsBodycam footage of Tyre Nichols's fatal police beating will be released. Here's what you need to know.
The video is set to be released after 6 p.m. CT. Tyre Nichols’s mother said that while she hasn’t seen it, she has “heard it’s very horrific” and is warning parents not to let their children see it.
“American workers are desperate for a break.”
“Workers will have more leisure but at the cost of less efficiency and a lower standard of living.”
“We have more important things to do now than spend our lives making a tiny group of very rich people even richer.”
“Some industries and deeply entrenched work cultures mean the four-day workweek may not be realistic for all employees.”
“While workers have spent the last 50 years steadily producing more and more, real wages have not risen at the same rate.”
