Abuse lawsuits target Christian home whose director backed Missouri foster care bill
The lawsuits against Show-Me Christian Youth Home follow dozens of lawsuits against unlicensed Christian residential facilities alleging abuse over the…
Judge blocks New York’s ‘climate Superfund’ law as other states watch closely
A federal judge ruled Monday that New York cannot enforce its landmark “climate Superfund” law. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey…
Missouri redistricting referendum fight puts Supreme Court precedent to the test
The Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear three cases on ballot measures, two over efforts force a referendum on…
USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order
A U.S. Postal Service whistleblower in a report published Sept. 1, 2026, alleged that USPS rushed the development of electronic…
Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?
Several space missions are searching for extraterrestrial life, which could come in the form of microbes. ClaudioVentrella/iStock via Getty Images…
What is public interest technology? An expert on data and policy explains how it helps people in need
Public interest technology can be used to help keep people from being exposed to lead paint. The Washington Post via…
Feds and 22 states sue Amazon, alleging deceptive advertising scheme
An Amazon warehouse near Newport, Delaware. The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have sued Amazon over an alleged scheme…
Lake Ontario to Lake America – who gets to decide what goes on maps?
President Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 27, 2026, to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid an ongoing trade…
Canadian tariffs to further raise prices, a top concern for voters
Shipping containers sit at Malcolm Transfer Station in Minneapolis on March 21, 2026. A developing trade war with Canada poses…
Immigration activity is taking a toll on children’s health, doctors say
A child looks up at a masked federal agent as his parents are spoken to before being let go after…
Missouri AG spends $167,000 in state funds on abortion PSA ahead of November vote
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s office is airing a “women’s health PSA” warning patients about abortion clinics (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).…
Federal judge pauses case on mifepristone access until after midterm elections
Three cases are pending in federal courts that could change access to one of two drugs commonly used to terminate…