Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave will take place in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days. Sarah Ventre
As a diversity grant dies, young scientists fear it will haunt their careers The Trump administration defunded the National Institute of Health's MOSAIC grant program, which launched the careers of scientists from diverse backgrounds. Brett Kelman
Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help? Nina Totenberg
What has DOGE done in Trump's first 100 days? One hundred days into President Trump's second term, DOGE hasn't delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over data. Shannon Bond
NATO chief calls for more defense spending from Europe and Canada President Trump has long been a critic of NATO and believes Europe does not contribute enough to its own defense. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agrees, and says 'that is going to happen.' Carla Esteves
Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill. Can he get it? Congress returns from a two-week recess with a massive item on its to-do list: budget reconciliation. Lawmakers barely passed the plan's framework along party lines and now face an uphill battle on reaching consensus. Claudia Grisales
Financial stress can damage your mental health. These steps may help With people losing their jobs and the stock market rocky, there's a lot of financial anxiety right now. Research shows how you approach it can be key to protecting your mental and physical health. Katia Riddle
Canada's election: all you need to know Canada's snap election has been dominated by one politician — who's not even in the race — President Trump. Sheena Rossiter
Violinist Esther Abrami uncovers 'hidden treasure' of music by women French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, Women, featuring music by female composers in a bid to redress historic biases. Olivia Hampton
Florida authorities declare a 'mass casualty' in deadly boat crash near Clearwater One person has died and several were injured Sunday when a boat crashed into a ferry off the Memorial Causeway Bridge and then fled the scene, authorities said. The Associated Press
