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Scientists can tell how fast you're aging. Now, the trick is to slow it down

Scientists can tell how fast you're aging. Now, the trick is to slow it down

Longevity research is booming. Scientists are looking for ways to target the basic biology of aging. And here's the exciting part: Our biological age appears to be malleable.
by Allison Aubrey

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The IRS is piloting new software that could let you file your taxes for free

The IRS is piloting new software that could let you file your taxes for free

Direct File will be open only to people with certain tax situations living in certain states at the outset. The free service has been criticized by Republicans and tax preparation companies.
by Joe Hernandez

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Trooper charged with murder of Ricky Cobb II makes first court appearance

Trooper charged with murder of Ricky Cobb II makes first court appearance

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper charged with murder and manslaughter for a fatal shooting during a traffic stop last year made his first appearance in Hennepin County District Court Monday afternoon.
by Jon Collins

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Fine-free libraries: St. Paul reflects after five years, Dakota County joins growing movement

Fine-free libraries: St. Paul reflects after five years, Dakota County joins growing movement

Libraries across the country have been dropping late fines in a push for accessibility. St. Paul Public Library reflects on the change five years after eliminating fines, and after another Minnesota library system has joined the trend.
by Cari Spencer

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Biden vows to respond after 3 U.S. troops were killed and 34 wounded in a drone attack

Biden vows to respond after 3 U.S. troops were killed and 34 wounded in a drone attack

A coalition of militias backed by Iran claimed credit for the attack on a base in Jordan. It comes amid the conflict in the Middle East that the U.S. has been working to keep from spreading.
by Juliana Kim

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The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl

It's the Chiefs' fourth trip to the big game in five seasons. The 49ers, who haven't won a Super Bowl since 1995, lost their last chance at the trophy in 2020 against the Chiefs.
by Emma Bowman

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Mahomes, Kelce are headed back to the Super Bowl after Chiefs shut down Ravens 17-10

Mahomes, Kelce are headed back to the Super Bowl after Chiefs shut down Ravens 17-10

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were at their magnificent best in the first half, and Kansas City’s defense delivered another masterpiece against Lamar Jackson and Baltimore, helping the Chiefs reach the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years with a 17-10 victory in the AFC championship game.
by The Associated Press

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