Sports
2/12 Sports Brief
Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, but passes the torch to a protege from South Korea LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder […]
Month: February 2026
Science / Health
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50. The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor […]
Science / Health
Scientists say genetic analysis could greatly speed restoration of iconic American chestnut
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billions of American chestnut trees once covered the eastern United States. They soared in height, producing so many nuts that sellers moved them by train car. Every Christmas, they’re called to mind by the […]
Business
US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology. The S&P 500 sank 1.6% for its second-worst day since Thanksgiving, though it’s still near its […]
Business
Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC
Key senators and the families of the 67 dead in an airliner collision with an Army helicopter near the nation’s capital are convinced that advanced aircraft locator systems recommended by experts for nearly two decades would have […]