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Researchers discovered ancient "beer-making tool kits" in underground rooms built between 3400 and 2900 B.C. Analyses of funnels, pots and jugs show the brewers were using pretty advanced techniques.

Tesla stock soared on Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk said he's considering taking the company private. It also raised many questions about the future of the electric car company.

Dozens of states, cities and other groups are trying to get a question about U.S. citizenship status removed from the 2020 census. Two cases in New York are already heading toward a potential trial.

Did police in Orlando wait too long to rescue the hostages barricaded with the shooter inside the Pulse nightclub? Some members of the public are angry about the three hours it took for the final assault on the shooter, saying the delay cost lives. A tactical expert and the police chief respond.

Opening statements began Wednesday in the sex crimes trial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The prosecution and defense outlined their cases.

Young, healthy researchers in the state are getting vaccinated before seniors even become eligible. Officials have decided all hospital employees belong in the first wave of vaccinations.

Studies based on private health data are crucial to understanding dangers posed by pollution. A new rule makes it harder for the EPA to consider many studies when setting safeguards.

In a unanimous decision Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a law requiring colleges that accept federal money to allow military recruiters on campus. Noah Adams discusses the case with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick.

John Kralik decided he needed a daily dose of gratitude, so he made a New Year's resolution to write one thank you note a day for an entire year. He wrote to family, friends, co-workers, and even his Starbucks barista — and shares what he learned in his book, 365 Thank Yous.

The axolotl has captured hearts thanks to TikTok and the popular video game Minecraft. More and more people have been getting them as pets, which is impacting how they're bred and sold.