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US futures rise as investors turn from Trump's State of the Union speech to Nvidia's latest results

Wall Street inched higher in early trading Wednesday as markets turned their attention away from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech and toward the latest earnings report from AI chipmaker Nvidia.

Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each rose 0.3% before the opening bell, while Nasdaq futures climbed 0.5%.

In his speech Tuesday night, Trump focused on jobs, manufacturing and an economy he says is stronger than many Americans believe. He didn’t dwell on efforts to lower the cost of living — despite polling showing that his... Read More

Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z

NEW YORK (AP) — A well-connected, privately-funded initiative sees small, low-barrier acts of community outreach as the key to fostering civic engagement among young people.

The nonprofit C&S — previously known as the Institute for Citizens & Scholars — is inviting schools, employers and other partners to encourage young people to lead activities such as calling elected representatives, volunteering locally or hosting public conversations with neighbors of differing backgrounds. The goal, announced Wednesday, is to empower 20 million people between ages 14-24 to take some... Read More

Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A telescope in Chile has revealed in unprecedented detail the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy.

The picture released Wednesday by the European Southern Observatory zeros in on a region of cold cosmic gases more than 650 light-years across. A light-year is nearly 6 trillion miles (9.7 trillion kilometers).

The clouds of gas and dust surround the supermassive black hole at the galactic dead center.

It’s the largest image ever taken by the ALMA antenna network in the Atacama Desert, one... Read More

More snow falls on the Northeast US as the region scrambles to clear piles from last storm

NEW YORK (AP) — Light snow moved through parts of the Northeast on Wednesday as people heading to work and school were trying to navigate their way out of a massive storm that dropped piles of powder on streets and sidewalks from Maryland to Maine.

One to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 centimeters) of snow was expected — a far cry from the last storm — but any snow that melted likely froze overnight, resulting in patchy black ice to make for some slippery roads, the National Weather Service said.

The gigantic snowstorm this week left cities scrambling to clear towering... Read More

SUV comparison: Honda Passport vs Subaru Outback

There are seemingly countless options for a new SUV these days, but less so if you’re looking for one that’s comfortable, roomy, and able to tackle snowy roads in the winter and outdoor adventures in the summer. Thankfully, a pair of SUVs are up for the challenge: the 2026 Honda Passport and 2026 Subaru Outback.

Both SUVs are bigger and roomier than their popular small SUV siblings, the Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester. They also have standard all-wheel drive and come in special versions that are more rugged and capable for occasional off-roading. Each SUV has also received a... Read More

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US futures rise as investors turn from Trump's State of the Union speech to Nvidia's latest results

Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z

Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture

More snow falls on the Northeast US as the region scrambles to clear piles from last storm

SUV comparison: Honda Passport vs Subaru Outback

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