The fall of 2026 marks a pivotal time with fuel prices skyrocketing due to geopolitical tensions, impacting daily life.
The Christian right has shifted from defending liberty to seeking power, defunding aid groups that help the poor worldwide.
A well-known actress with a serious chronic illness is now facing criminal charges on two fronts — in state court and in federal court — following a turbulent flight from Los Angeles to New York that left two airline workers injured and raised complex questions about health, accountability, and what happens when a medical crisis unfolds at 30,000 feet.
A day at a popular Georgia theme park turned fatal on Sunday when a man fell from one of its most iconic roller coasters. The incident at Six Flags Over Georgia in Mableton has prompted an active investigation by local law enforcement and raised urgent questions about rider safety.
A disease once declared eliminated in the United States is now spreading through two neighboring states — and the families living in affected communities are caught in a public health emergency with more questions than answers.
A routine shopping trip to Brooklyn turned into a full-blown social media dispute — one that has now drawn millions of eyes to a small neighborhood store. Kelly Clarkson, the Grammy-winning singer and former talk show host, publicly clashed with Art of Play, a Brooklyn boutique, after she said she was treated dismissively during a visit over the weekend.
A federal judge stepped in Sunday night to halt a government-funded television ad campaign that critics say crossed a clear legal line — using taxpayer dollars to broadcast political messaging on behalf of President Donald Trump.
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U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeats primary challenger Seth Moulton, 47, highlighting age as a political non-issue.
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For many people leaving Wisconsin’s prisons, the end of incarceration does not mean the end of punishment. A little-understood rule in the state’s supervision system can erase years of law-abiding life on the outside — sending people back to square one as if their progress never happened.
Dr. Bernice King supports Nolan Wells’ family, drawing parallels to her uncle Rev. A.D. King’s mysterious death.
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With the midterm election less than a month away, one of New England’s largest public universities is taking concrete steps to make sure its students can get to the polls.
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For generations, the stories of enslaved men, women, and children who lived and labored at a historic Mecklenburg County property went largely untold. Now, after years of controversy and closure, the site is being rebuilt — this time with their stories at the center.
This week’s wins include a court order halting $20 million in taxpayer-funded Trump ads and 78 new affordable apartments opening in Detroit. Two long-running restoration programs also posted published results: Ethiopia’s national reforestation drive and a Wisconsin tribal partnership reviving lake sturgeon in the Milwaukee River basin.
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UnidosUS empowers Latino communities with AI, enhancing efficiency and service delivery amidst rising demands and challenges.
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