Commentary: On Nov. 3, the fight for democracy moves to the ballot box
(Matthew Perschall/Louisiana Illuminator). In these midterm elections, let us ensure that the people’s voice — the most vital part of…
Trump’s DOJ sends 1,000 election monitors to 50 states; locations not yet disclosed
Voters line up outside Shiloh Hills Baptist Church in Kennesaw, Georgia, on Election Day, May 19, 2026. (Photo by Ross…
Missouri congressional map fight reaches voters as Republican campaign goes quiet
Supporters of a referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered redistricting map rally at the state Capitol Building Tuesday, May 12 after the…
We studied 1,584 data centers – and found the buildings full of machines are tied to modest local job growth
Ohio ranks No. 4 in the U.S. in terms of how many data centers it has, including this one in…
How should AI be regulated? Follow the harm
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addresses AI risk at the U.N. Security Council on Sept. 23, 2026, two months after his…
Remember This Acronym Next Time You’re Facing a Big Medical Decision: B.R.A.I.N.
(Maria Fabrizio for WPLN and KFF Health News) Gina Conley, an Army veteran in Aberdeen, North Carolina, knew she wanted…
Rising prices squeeze more Americans ahead of pivotal midterm elections
General Manager Brian Horak walks down an aisle at Post 60 Market in Emerson, Nebraska. A new national report shows…
UN peacekeepers prepare to exit Lebanon after 70 years – leaving behind a worrying security vacuum
For nearly 70 years, the blue helmets of United Nations’ peacekeepers have dotted the landscape of southern Lebanon. But those…
A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year
Members of the Colorado House of Representatives work on the floor during session in May 2022. Colorado has among the…
In California and Other States, Dads Are Now Even With Moms in Paid Leave Claims
Karlo Campana is usually outnumbered these days. He has three young kids under age 4. On a recent Saturday, he…
Earwax is both slippery and sticky – this weird combo might lead to safer insect repellents
Scientists watched as ants encountered earwax with various properties. Candler Hobbs and David Hu Here’s a bit of a riddle…
Early voting surges in midterm elections as millions cast their ballots
Voters mark their ballots during the first day of early voting at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota,…