The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. George Santos
March 2, 2023 • After months of scandal and controversy, the House has opened a formal probe to determine whether New York Rep. George Santos broke the law while lying to voters.
Look up! Venus and Jupiter are going in for a nighttime kiss
March 1, 2023 • The two brightest planets in Earth's night sky are millions of miles apart. But due to an astronomical quirk, they appear to be engaging in a cosmic dance tonight. Now that's a moment of awe.
Insulin
Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket
March 1, 2023 • The moves announced Wednesday promise critical relief to some people with diabetes who can face annual costs of more than $1,000 for insulin they need in order to live.
Drag
Tennessee becomes the first state to pass a ban on public drag shows
March 2, 2023 • Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill banning drag performances the same afternoon he signed a ban on youth gender-affirming care. Advocates say some are asking whether staying in the state is worth it.
Pyramid
A scan discovers a sealed, 30-foot-long hallway inside a Giza pyramid
March 2, 2023 • The corridor is perched above the ancient wonder's main entrance, authorities said. The function of the chamber is unknown, although such corridors often lead to further archaeological discoveries.
Walgreens
California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company's plan to drop abortion pills
March 7, 2023 • California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state would halt business with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant agreed to stop distributing mifepristone in some red states amid legal pressure.
Eyeing a run for president, Ron DeSantis wants to 'Make America Florida'
March 6, 2023 • Florida Gov. DeSantis' pugnacious approach to issues involving race, sexual orientation and public health has pushed him to the front of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Clocks
These 6 tips can help you skip the daylight saving time hangover
March 9, 2023 • The lingering jet-lagged feeling you get when daylight saving time begins and ends can disrupt your health as well as your mood. Try these 6 tips from sleep experts to make next week easier.
Vinyl
Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987
March 10, 2023 • Vinyl sales grew for the 16th consecutive year in 2022, with 41 million albums sold — compared to 33 million CDs. Streaming is still the biggest driver of the music industry's growth.
Indictment
5 key takeaways from the Trump indictment news
March 31, 2023 • Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury. Trump's arraignment hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday afternoon in a Manhattan criminal court.
Abortion
Idaho lawmakers pass a bill to prevent minors from leaving the state for abortion
March 30, 2023 • The first of its kind in the country, the Idaho legislature has passed a bill allowing criminal charges for those who help a minor get an abortion out of state. The bill now goes to Gov. Brad Little.
S.V.B.
Silicon Valley Bank failure could wipe out 'a whole generation of startups'
March 11, 2023 • The implosion of Silicon Valley Bank could force hundreds of tech startups to lay off workers or shut down completely. It remains unclear how much, if any, of depositors' money will be returned.
Disney
Disney World board picked by DeSantis says predecessors stripped them of power
March 29, 2023 • Board members picked to oversee the governance of Disney World said their predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.
Volcanic Activity
Volcanic activity on Venus spotted in radar images, scientists say
March 17, 2023 • Data from an old NASA spacecraft reveals a volcano erupted on the surface of Venus in 1991, a new study in Science says.
TikTok
The U.S. is threatening to ban TikTok? Good luck
March 22, 2023 • TikTok is on trial as U.S. authorities consider a ban. There's just one problem: it's not only an app for silly videos anymore, it is now entwined with our culture.