World & Nation

Trump and the L.A. fires have made for nonstop news. Experts share ways to deal, not reel
Experts said many people today feel overwhelmed by the news, but there are ways to reduce such anxiety, in part by reducing scrolling. — Feb 1
CDC scrubs research databases referencing sexual orientation and gender identity
Health researchers began sharing warnings on social media several days ago, urging members of the community to make copies of federal data before the information was removed from the CDC website. — Jan 31
Rubio carries anti-immigration message to Latin America in first trip overseas as Trump's top diplomat
Rubio has to balance aggressive Trump policies with Latin America's willingness to cooperate. The Panama Canal will be contentious. — Jan 31
Another unwelcome consequence of climate change: An explosion of urban rats
Global warming is worsening droughts, making sea levels rise, and fueling deadly storms. Now scientists have a new problem to add to that list: Climate change is helping rat populations thrive in U.S. cities. — Jan 31
Trump's order on antisemitism and 'Hamas sympathizers' has California universities on alert
Trump's executive order calling on campuses to address antisemitism has university leaders, faculty and students concerned as the president vows to revoke visas of pro-Palestinian international students who have taken part in protests. — Jan 31

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