Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States, prompting questions about what it means for drinking water safety and Americans’ health.  In the study, published in the journal Science Thursday, researchers detected the compound, called chloronitramide anion, in 40 drinking water samples from 10 U.S. …

The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended on Sept. 30. The “on-ramp” period helped borrowers who are struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score. “The end of the on-ramp period means the beginning of the potentially harsh consequences for student loan …

As Dr. Anthony Fauci recovers from West Nile virus, questions are circling about the illness, including how it’s contracted, its symptoms and preventing it.  Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases who headed up the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, told CBS News …

To complete at the Olympic level in Paris this year, athletes surely need a good night’s rest — but that doesn’t seem to be the case for some athletes sleeping on the viral cardboard beds in the Olympic village.  The beds, which many have joked are “anti-sex” beds due to …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States — and new projections find it may become even more common in the next 30 years. In a report released Tuesday, the American Heart Association says more than 6 in 10 U.S. adults (61%) will have …

A Santa Rosa native and prominent professional rock climber has been sentenced to life in federal prison for sexual assaults he committed at Yosemite National Park, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.   Charles Barrett, 40, was found guilty in February of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of …

Detroit — Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older, hitting a record average age of 12.6 years in 2024 as people hang onto their vehicles largely because new ones cost so much. S&P Global Mobility, which tracks state vehicle registration data nationwide, said Wednesday that the average …

NEW YORK — New York City plans to use new technology to detect weapons in the subway system.  With subway violence top of mind for many riders, Mayor Eric Adams announced the plan to purchase mobile weapons detectors for the transit system Thursday.  Adams has launched a global search for …

ARLINGTON — Police are still searching for the person who shot and killed three people at an apartment complex in south Arlington Thursday night. Arlington police said the shooting was reported at about 8:30 p.m. at the Chatham Green Apartments. Two young children were also inside the home at the time …

Radon lurking in your home can have a devastating effect on your health. January is Radon Action Month, and experts are trying to save lives by raising awareness about the gas. Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that is naturally released from rocks, soil and water. And it’s the …