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Mercury is a world of extremes: scorching surface temperatures, polar ice, a surprisingly strong magnetic field, and a metallic core that defies expectations. Discover how Mariner 10’s groundbreaking ...

Schopenhauer called it a fool’s paradise, a state of blissful confidence created by complete ignorance of what you don’t know ...

A woman was arrested after a shooting at pop and R&B music star Rihanna’s Beverly Hills-area home Sunday afternoon, March 8, ...

Hundreds of people turned out Sunday across the Bay Area to mark International Women’s Day, with protesters in Oakland and San Jose using the holiday as a conduit to push for women’s rights — and ...

When left unaddressed, frozen pipes can quickly become serious (and costly) problems. To deal with them promptly, it's important to know what to look out for.

The universe is turning a cosmic spotlight upon you, Virgo, giving you the chance to revel in your newfound power. The "culmination of a significant personal project or endeavor" will arrive now.

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

Raymond Lee says city is committed to keeping the facility open, even as the city works to implement new legislation aimed at ...

Avid angler Robert Annis shares what it's like to go ice fishing on Green Bay, Wisconsin, and 6 other places you can try it this winter.

A new survey from the Illinois Education Association reveals concerns about school funding, teacher pay, and ICE officers ...

When NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft orbited Mercury, it uncovered a planet far more complex than expected. Despite surface temperatures exceeding 430°C (800°F), scientists confirmed water ice trapped in ...