Congress has walked up to the edge of a shutdown numerous times in recent years, but prolonged closures are rare.

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Here’s why the federal government shut down this week, when the last shutdown was, how long it lasted and how the shutdown could impact Florida.

The state’s Clean Pass program, which allowed electric vehicles to ignore HOV lane requirements on the Long Island Expressway, is now over.

Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive impairment and inflammation.

Fast-food chain Long John Silver’s has announced a redesigned logo featuring a stylized chicken in place of its longstanding fish icon. The new logo is accompanied by the words “Chicken + Seafood.” The change, already visible on the company’s digital platforms, marks a deliberate effort to showcase chicken as a core menu component.

Researchers say they believe an object in a South Pacific island's lagoon is the wreck of Amelia Earhart's lost plane.

A new beer joint and restaurant is planned as part of the student union renovation, but it is not expected to open for at least another three years.

Northern Ireland's Justice Minister Naomi Long has condemned a "mob" who turned up outside her home, saying it was "threatening" and "not a legitimate protest". She said she was open to debating issues, but said the actions of those involved in the incident on Wednesday night had crossed a line.