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Government & Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Government & Politics

Michigan AG won’t appeal decision to drop charges against 2020 'false electors'

U.S. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks at a campaign rally in Michigan State University.

Government & Politics

One of Michigan’s most populous counties will post all ballots online

A voter casting an absentee ballot at the Sterling Heights Election Center in Michigan, USA.

Government & Politics

Can cities make landlords care about energy efficiency?

An apartment for rent sign hangs outside of an apartment building in San Francisco, California.

Government & Politics

Rural healthcare is in the red as Trump withholds Medicaid payments to Minnesota

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during an announcement at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House in Washington, DC.

Military

Industry trends driving vehicle innovation in defense

Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle configured for mine and route clearance by Milrem Robotics, at the Eurosatory Defense and Security expo, on June 21, 2024 in France.

Military

Battling fatigue: Why veterans are at risk for hormone imbalance

Paratroopers getting ready to be deployed.

Military

Most military spouses have relocated at least once—here are their most common challenges

A man in camo and a young girl moving boxes into a house.

Military

How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are 65 and older?

An older veteran saluting with an American flag waving in the background.

Military

Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens

A man is seated against a backdrop of a military dog tag and an American flag.

Politics

Government & Politics

One of Michigan’s most populous counties will post all ballots online

A voter casting an absentee ballot at the Sterling Heights Election Center in Michigan, USA.

Government & Politics

Can cities make landlords care about energy efficiency?

An apartment for rent sign hangs outside of an apartment building in San Francisco, California.

Government & Politics

Rural healthcare is in the red as Trump withholds Medicaid payments to Minnesota

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during an announcement at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House in Washington, DC.

Government & Politics

What causes long lines on Election Day, and how they can be avoided

People wait in line to vote during early voting for the 2024 US general election at a polling station at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Government & Politics

Michigan AG won’t appeal decision to drop charges against 2020 'false electors'

U.S. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks at a campaign rally in Michigan State University.

World

The countries where you can still buy European residency, and what it actually costs in 2026

Aerial city view of Budapest in Hungary.

The 'Plan B passport' boom: How political uncertainty is driving a record surge in Americans seeking European residency

A Portuguese visa vignette on a passport with the European Union symbol.

Portugal Golden Visa: Approvals down, family permits up in 2024

Panoramic view of the capital of Madeira island Funchal, Portugal.

International

How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

Woman walking outdoors wearing a hat and talking on cell phone.

Small modular reactors, big dreams: Ontario’s nuclear pitch

An aerial view of the Darlington Nuclear Plant.

Government & Politics

Michigan AG won’t appeal decision to drop charges against 2020 'false electors'

U.S. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks at a campaign rally in Michigan State University.

Government & Politics

One of Michigan’s most populous counties will post all ballots online

A voter casting an absentee ballot at the Sterling Heights Election Center in Michigan, USA.

Government & Politics

Can cities make landlords care about energy efficiency?

An apartment for rent sign hangs outside of an apartment building in San Francisco, California.

Government & Politics

Rural healthcare is in the red as Trump withholds Medicaid payments to Minnesota

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during an announcement at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House in Washington, DC.

Oil, Iran, and the recession question

Person monitoring smartphone displaying Brent crude oil prices in USD.

The hidden cost of legal silence: What women really think about the justice system

A female entrepreneur consulting with a lawyer.

Government & Politics

What causes long lines on Election Day, and how they can be avoided

People wait in line to vote during early voting for the 2024 US general election at a polling station at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The deadly combination of pregnancy and rural living in the United States

Empty infant beds in a corner of a maternity ward.

Government & Politics

The big beautiful drill act

Cyclists on North Dakota's Maah Daah Hey Trail.

There’s a process for investigating killings by federal officers. Minneapolis is a ‘complete aberration’

People attend a candlelight vigil organized by healthcare workers at the site where Alex Pretti was killed on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.