The number of homicides across the United States declined by 16% in 2024, continuing a recent downward trajectory, according to the latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice, a ...

A tenacious turtle named Root earned a cushy spot at a museum in Nova Scotia. Then his “coworkers” stepped in to improve his quality of life.

According to a report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, 69 city agencies across the country recorded decreased rates of violent crime and homicide between January and March 2025, compared to ...

Dogs can help lower cortisol during stressful events. Photo by BRUNO CERVERA on Unsplash ‍ What our study measured For our study, we recruited about 40 dog owners to participate in a 15-minute gold ...

You might not actually break your mother’s back if you step on a crack on the sidewalk, but cracks and holes in concrete are a persistent and expensive problem in the construction industry. Despite ...

More than half of the graduating class at Richmond Fire Department's Fire Recruit Academy were women, a first for the station.

As homelessness continues to rise — and housing solutions risk losing federal funding — major cities are working to figure out how to best develop affordable housing units for people facing housing ...

Climbers, including Pattie Gonia, raised the flag over El Capitan, saying it is the “largest ever” Pride flag to be displayed in a national park.

When leadership at Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs, Colorado toured a tiny home village for young people in poverty created by local nonprofit We Fortify, they left feeling inspired.

A nursing home in the heart of the Netherlands is giving college students free housing. All they ask is that the students lend their time, and friendship, to their senior neighbors.

An aerial view of Boiceville Cottages. Photo courtesy of Boiceville Cottages They’re called the Boiceville Cottages, and they range from 540 square feet to 1,100 square feet. Models include studio ...

April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day — a celebration of indie bookshops across the United States! Here are some ways to celebrate the big event.