Errors don’t necessarily mean your mind is faulty. They may actually be a sign of a cognitive system with limited capacity working efficiently.

Misremembering might actually be a sign your memory is working optimally

PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - This week, Airbus got a brutal reminder that even the world’s most-delivered jet - the A320 - isn’t immune to shocks as disparate as solar flares and flawed metal. Days after recalling 6,000 A320-series planes over a software glitch linked to cosmic radiation, the European giant was ​forced to slash delivery targets when defects surfaced in some of their fuselage panels.

Analysis-From 'Icarus bug' to flawed panels: Airbus counts cost of relying on single model

The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.

Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery

Blue Origin's upcoming NS-37 space tourism launch has special significance: One of the passengers is Michi Benthaus, who will become the first wheelchair user in space.

Blue Origin's next space tourism flight will break new ground for people with disabilities

A new view of Mars showcases a dramatic impact crater on the Red Planet with its debris wings unfurling across the surface like a butterfly in flight.

Mars orbiter sees 'butterfly' crater spread its wings on the Red Planet

Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users.  The lawsuit, filed in 2024 by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts who use the social media platforms.  “We are making claims based only on the tools that Meta has developed because its own resea

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

The next full supermoon, also known as the Wolf moon, will happen on Jan. 3.

Last supermoon of the year, the cold moon, seen across the U.S.: See the photos

Authorities said there was "no new tip [or] witness" that led to the breakthrough.

FBI arrests Brian Cole Jr. in Jan. 6 pipe bomb investigation, ending 5-year hunt

The first cold snap is happening this week.

Triple polar vortex to plunge central and eastern U.S. into Arctic cold through mid-December

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors after the company that makes them, Abbott Diabetes Care, said the devices were linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries.  Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings, FDA officials said this week.  Such readings over an extended period may lead people with diabetes to make bad treatment decisions, such as consuming too

Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns

Government data shows that the vast majority of immigrants swept up by federal agents have no criminal record.

Trump administration launches new immigration crackdowns in New Orleans and Minneapolis. Here are all the cities it has targeted so far.

A voluntary recall was issued for hundreds of thousands of cases of bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers in October, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Over 250,000 cases of shredded cheese recalled over possible metal fragments

The Trump administration is laying responsibility for a second strike that killed survivors on Bradley rather than on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Who is Adm. Frank 'Mitch' Bradley and what does he have to do with the Venezuela boat strikes?

San Francisco on Tuesday sued 10 major food companies, alleging that they marketed and sold ultraprocessed foods that they knew were harmful to human health.

San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food

November’s full beaver moon and the Southern Taurid meteor shower peak on the same day this week. Here’s how and when to glimpse them.

Fireballs and a full moon. Here’s how to see two celestial events this week

More snow is expected to affect the Midwest, with a winter storm headed for the Northeast.

Winter storm headed for Midwest to Northeast. Here's how much snow to expect.

On top of the extra costs, travelers without a Real ID could also face delays getting through security, the agency said.

Flying without a Real ID? That'll soon cost you $45, TSA says.

Military experts and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have characterized the Sept. 2 attack as a possible "war crime."

Amid growing bipartisan scrutiny of Pete Hegseth, Trump says he 'wouldn't have wanted … a second strike' on alleged Venezuelan drug boat survivors

Here’s what snow forecasters are watching, and why skiers and other snow lovers shouldn’t lose hope.

Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow?

A blistering smash-up involving a Ferrari Purosangue slammed the brakes on the Ferrari Cavalcade Aventura in Argentina, forcing organizers to pull the plug on the whole shindig. The chaos erupted near San Martín de los Andes on Route 237, where a white Purosangue—hurtling at ludicrous speeds—careened into oncoming traffic, flipped like a pancake, and then plowed into a tree with bone-jarring force. Witnesses and local sources claim the Prancing Horse was screaming along at a jaw-dropping 124 mph

Ferrari Cavalcade Suspended After High-Speed Crash in Argentina Involving a Purosangue

The surging number of measles cases around the world is a stark warning sign that outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases could be next, the World Health Organization warned Friday.“It’s crucial to understand why measles matters,” said Dr.

Surging measles cases are 'fire alarm' warning that other diseases could be next

An increasing share of workplace fatalities has been among older workers. Here are some of their stories.

They died 'doing what they loved': The stories of workers in their 80s who died on the job

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly.  At the heart of this bipolar nebula is a white dwarf star that cast aside its outer layers of gas long ago.  Schoolchildren in Chile chose this astronomical target to celebrate 25 years of operation by the International Gemini Observatory.

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

An Illinois congresswoman is proposing legislation "to protect all moms" after one of her constituents was discharged from a hospital while in labor.

A hospital discharged a woman in labor. This lawmaker wants change.

A federal judge in Miami set a $60,000 bond Tuesday for U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who made her first appearance in court on charges of conspiring to steal $5 million in federal disaster funds meant to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.  The Florida Democrat is facing 15 federal counts that accuse her of stealing funds that had been overpaid to her family's health care company, Trinity Healthcare Services, prosecutors alleged.  Cherfilus-McCormick stood with her attorne

Judge sets $60K bond for Florida congresswoman accused of stealing $5M in COVID-19 funds

The 23-year-old, who cut off her GPS monitoring bracelet and escaped from a Wisconsin group home on Saturday, was recaptured south of Chicago.

‘Slender Man’ attacker back in custody. What we know about Morgan Geyser's disappearance and what happens next.

Q: What are the demographics of birth and death? - N. Kabugu in Texas A: Great question, Mr. Kabugu! Unlike much of Europe and East Asia, America hasn’t reached the point at which we have more people dying than we do being born.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. At least not in the long run. We briefly blew past that point in a few winter months at the height of the covid-19 pandemic, according to our analysis of birth-

In these U.S. groups, deaths now exceed births. What’s happening?

A coalition of nursing and other health care organizations are angry over a Trump administration plan that could limit access to student loans in some cases.  Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields would face tighter federal student loan limits under the plan because it doesn't consider them professional programs.  While graduate students could previously borrow loans up to the cost of their degree, the new rules would set caps depend

Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups

A passenger is missing and presumed dead after going overboard from a Disney Cruise Line ship making its way from Melbourne, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. The passenger, a 73-year-old man, jumped overboard at 4.30 a.m. local time, according to 7 News Australia. The ship reportedly ...

Passenger Missing After Going Overboard Disney Cruise Ship

Franciscan Health President and CEO Raymond Grady said a doctor and nurse lost their job, and the hospital publicly apologized.

She was moments away from giving birth. The hospital discharged her

Three times as death sentences have been carried out in Florida than in any other state so far this year.

Florida has quietly become America's execution capital

Starting Friday, the FAA is reducing flights at 40 high-traffic airports, citing safety concerns amid the government shutdown.

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Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

Last supermoon of the year, the cold moon, seen across the U.S.: See the photos

FBI arrests Brian Cole Jr. in Jan. 6 pipe bomb investigation, ending 5-year hunt

Triple polar vortex to plunge central and eastern U.S. into Arctic cold through mid-December

Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns

Trump administration launches new immigration crackdowns in New Orleans and Minneapolis. Here are all the cities it has targeted so far.

Over 250,000 cases of shredded cheese recalled over possible metal fragments

Who is Adm. Frank 'Mitch' Bradley and what does he have to do with the Venezuela boat strikes?

San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food

Fireballs and a full moon. Here’s how to see two celestial events this week

Winter storm headed for Midwest to Northeast. Here's how much snow to expect.

Flying without a Real ID? That'll soon cost you $45, TSA says.

Amid growing bipartisan scrutiny of Pete Hegseth, Trump says he 'wouldn't have wanted … a second strike' on alleged Venezuelan drug boat survivors

Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow?

Ferrari Cavalcade Suspended After High-Speed Crash in Argentina Involving a Purosangue

Surging measles cases are 'fire alarm' warning that other diseases could be next

They died 'doing what they loved': The stories of workers in their 80s who died on the job

Surging measles cases are 'fire alarm' warning that other diseases could be next

They died 'doing what they loved': The stories of workers in their 80s who died on the job

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

A hospital discharged a woman in labor. This lawmaker wants change.

Judge sets $60K bond for Florida congresswoman accused of stealing $5M in COVID-19 funds

‘Slender Man’ attacker back in custody. What we know about Morgan Geyser's disappearance and what happens next.

In these U.S. groups, deaths now exceed births. What’s happening?

Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups

Passenger Missing After Going Overboard Disney Cruise Ship

Fireballs and a full moon. Here’s how to see two celestial events this week

She was moments away from giving birth. The hospital discharged her

Florida has quietly become America's execution capital

Flights canceled at 40 U.S. airports: Follow live updates as FAA cuts to air traffic take effect amid government shutdown