Prospective mothers switch jobs for reproductive health benefits
More and more companies since 2015 have been offering fertility benefits. It's a trend that is particularly helpful for couples hoping to have a baby.
| Elizabeth Ruiz
Science and Health
Which dog breed is the smartest?
Scientists studied 1,000 dogs from 13 different breeds to determine how they measured up in 10 different intelligence tests.
| Scripps News Staff
American Academy of Pediatrics shares how to treat childhood obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics' new guidelines focus on behavioral treatment, medications and potential surgery.
| Scripps News Staff
California deluge forces mass evacuations, boy swept away
Tens of thousands of people remained without power, and some schools closed for the day.
| AP
Climate change is already forcing communities to relocate
Environmental changes due to climate change are pushing residents out of their neighborhoods, though many are ignoring the signs.
| Scripps News Staff
Why do planes cruise at 36,000 feet?
If you’ve traveled by air, you know that sometimes it inspires frustration and questions.
UN says ozone layer slowly healing, hole to mend by 2066
A scientific assessment found recovery in progress, more than 35 years after the world agreed to stop producing a list of ozone-eating chemicals.
| AP
California Hit By More Storms, Braces For Potential Floods
A flood watch was in effect for a large swath of Northern and Central California, with 6 to 12 inches of rain expected through Wednesday.
| AP
Nurses go on strike at 2 New York City hospitals
The walkout involves as many as 3,500 nurses at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and about 3,600 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.
| AP
Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm
Seattle Public Schools blames social media for worsening mental health and behavioral disorders in students, making it more difficult to teach them.
| AP
How to use your iPhone’s built-in white noise machine
There are a lot of hidden iPhone settings you may be unaware of including this built-in white noise maker that may help you get some great sleep.
A Safer, Cheaper, More Sustainable Way To Rebuild After Disaster
A company turning dirt into building material could help rebuild neighborhoods that have been hit by fires, tornadoes, floods and more.
| Scripps News Staff
One Of The Most Endangered Whales Spotted Off Florida Coast With Calf
A right whale and its calf were seen near Jensen Beach in Florida — a rare sight to see, as there are fewer than 350 right whales remaining.
| Scripps News Staff
Why are some reconsidering where to retire?
Some Americans are now looking for the best places to retire for climate change. This would rule out Florida, the most popular state for retirees.
| Scripps News Staff
Doctors Optimistic About Medical Breakthroughs For 2023
The medical community is expecting advancements this year with the potential to change everything from shots to surgery.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again As Summit Crater Glows
Kilauea summit is inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and away from residential communities.
| AP
'Bomb Cyclone' Brings Damaging Winds, Drenching California
Hurricane-strength winds and heavy rain toppled trees, flooded roads and knocked out power to more than 180,000 homes and businesses.
| AP
Experts Share CPR And Life-Saving Tips After Damar Hamlin Incident
Experts suggest learning CPR as life-saving practical skill.
| Scripps News Staff
Jet fuel, forever chemicals are still leaking into Honolulu's water
The Red Hill fueling station at Pearl Harbor is leaking chemicals into the O'ahu water supply, causing damage that could last generations.
| Scripps News Staff
Taylor Swift's Cat Ranks 3rd Among The World’s Richest Pets
As famous and wealthy as this fluff ball may sound, Olivia Benson is not the richest pet.
| Andrea Diaz and Scripps News Staff
The Benefits Of Incorporating A Dry January Into Your New Year
Some people are choosing to cut out alcohol for a month as they start the new year.
How To Include Children In New Year's Diet Resolutions
Experts are offering tips on how to include the entire family in New Year's resolutions to eat healthier.
| Scripps News Staff
Men And Women Given Differing Advice To Treat Heart Disease
Researchers found that heart disease in women has been overlooked and women are less likely than men to be prescribed medication to treat it.
| Scripps News Staff
Evacuations Ordered As California Storm Knocks Out Power
The storm is expected to dump up to 6 inches of rain in parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, where most of the region remains under flood warnings.
| AP
Beds Run Out At Beijing Hospital As COVID-19 Spreads
A growing number of governments, including the U.S., are requiring virus tests for travelers from China, saying China is not being transparent enough.
| AP
California Prepares For Major 'Pineapple Express' Storm
Forecasters warned of winds gusts up to 60 mph, heavy downpours, flooding, downed trees and power outages in parts of northern California.
| AP and Scott Withers
California Seeks Sterilization Victims To Pay Reparations
California had the nation's largest forced sterilization program, beginning in 1909. Some women were even sterilized in prisons about a decade ago.
| AP
Containers Used As A Border Wall Are Being Removed, But At What Cost?
Environmentalists say the container wall disrupted wildlife, but they worry their expensive removal will cost the land even more.
California's Heavy Rain Is Pushing Snowpack Out Of Historic Lows
California's snow survey is showing one of its best starts in the last 40 years, which is great news for the West's long-running drought.
World Environmental Activist Greta Thunberg Turns 20 Years Old
The youngest person to grace the cover as Time's person of the year celebrates her birthday.
