Several studies suggest that people in red states have more babies than those in blue states. A new report from a conservative-leaning group says that could have implications for politics and culture.

U.S. Department of Energy officials say name change reflects an “expanded mission” for the research hub under President Trump ...

Rep. Seth Moulton toured the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Burlington Monday. He joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss the visit, and how faster processing of detainees ...

The rink in Union Square Park uses an artificial surface to give an experience similar to ice skating but at temperatures above freezing. Visitors can use their own skates or borrow them at the ...

AI is helping doctors treat patients in American hospitals. But many new doctors say they haven’t been trained in how to use it. Now, Stanford University is mandating AI training for all its medical ...

A provision in the state budget allows anyone with overdue tax bills to avoid penalties and pay reduced interest through Feb.

Whether making hip-hop, punk, salsa or spiritual jazz, Bay Area artists didn’t disappoint this year. The KQED Arts & Culture ...

Meteorologists are agog at the accuracy of a brand-new artificial-intelligence-based hurricane model. Google’s DeepMind model — which uses historical data, not physics, in its forecasts — outperformed ...

A new study finds the notoriously adorable trash bandits in urban areas are showing early signs of domestication.

When a friend's loved one has died, it can be hard to know how to support them. Julia Furlan of NPR's Life Kit has tips for caring for a grieving friend.

Can internet service providers can be held liable if they know that people who use their service are illegally downloading copyrighted materials?

In major cities across the country, progressive mayors are reigniting the debate over how schools should be run, whether they should stay under mayoral control or allow more oversight from elected ...