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Politics

Historic moments from past political conventions

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

News

Special education and Trump: What parents and schools need to know

An English language teacher leads a student to their classroom at George Mason Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia.

Government

Domestic violence services are in jeopardy, providers say

Hands of someone who is staying at a homeless shelter for domestic violence survivors, where funding cuts will impact services.

News

Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district

Students crafting during knitting club in Spokane, Washington.

News

Higher ed's dubious deal with prison health care

The Northern State Prison in Newark.

Government

Government

Domestic violence services are in jeopardy, providers say

Hands of someone who is staying at a homeless shelter for domestic violence survivors, where funding cuts will impact services.

Government

This public college was taken over by the far-right—a warning for the future of higher ed

North Idaho College entrance sign in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Government

How one state sent residents' personal health data to LinkedIn

Government

What happens to health research when 'women' is a banned word?

People gather on the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) campus holding signs to protest the potential loss of federal funding for medical research.

Government

More states are filling a federal gap by helping police track stolen guns

Confiscated guns on display at a press conference.

History

History

Ada Lovelace's skills with language, music, and needlepoint contributed to her pioneering work in computing

Vector illustration of Ada Lovelace on blue background.

History

From COVID-19 to financial crises, here's how major global events impact the strength of the US dollar

A man standing in front of a large screen displaying multiple charts, graphs, and financial data. The individual is wearing a suit and has a headset on.

History

Meet the peach that traveled the Trail of Tears and the elders working to save it

“Indian peaches” are direct descendants of peach seeds brought across the continent on the Trail of Tears.

History

How cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

A Sri Lankan farmer peels freshly harvested cinnamon sticks.

History

Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they're celebrating

Cinco de Mayo festivities take place in Ciudad Juarez marking the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla.

Military

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.

Military

7 alarming veteran mental health statistics (and tips for support)

close up of group therapy setting sitting in a circle, some dressed in military uniforms

Politics

Politics

Michigan is short of clerks to oversee elections, but harassment and workload turn people away

Election clerk working in a dark office on a computer.

Politics

Helping to run an election in Pennsylvania often starts with running for election

Election workers review a mail-in ballot with an incorrect signature at Chester County's central scanning location in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Politics

For families with sick kids, the rise of vaccine hesitancy could be life-threatening

A medical staff member administers a dose of the measles vaccine to a child at a health center in Lubbock, Texas.

Politics

Could Trump's new HUD create homeless detention camps? Here's what we know

Eric Scott Turner, President Donald Trump's nominee for HUD director, testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing in January.

Politics

2025 state government trifecta vulnerability ratings show New Jersey somewhat vulnerable, Virginia trifecta possible

The New Jersey State House capitol in Trenton.

Society

Society

The most and least hospitable states for electric vehicle ownership

A man setting up his electric car to charge at a green lit charging station at night.

Society

5 interior design trends that are making major comebacks

A wall of glass blocks that distorts and blurs what is on the other side.

Society

Is your phone actually listening to you? We fact-checked 5 surveillance myths.

A couple on a cellphone in the kitchen.

Society

In an age of social isolation, here's the surprising way education shapes friendships

A group of six friends gathered around a wooden table in a cozy café. They are all smiling and laughing. Each person is holding a cup of coffee.

Society

American workers are getting lonelier. Having a 'third place' may help.

A woman sitting at a desk resting her chin on her hands with her fingers interlocked. She's looking forward.

World

World

The richest royals in the world

King Charles and Prince William attend The Order of The Garter service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 13, 2022 in Windsor, England.

World

These countries have the most mobile phone users

Group of young people using smartphone sitting in a bench.

World

Former world leaders who were prosecuted after leaving office

Donald Trump speaks during a retreat with Republican lawmakers at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, January 6, 2018.

World

Oil prices and refugees: 7 charts that show how the world has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine

A man pauses by a grave as Ukrainian flags fly in a cemetery for soldiers killed in action.

World

How preferred communication methods vary in different countries

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

Politics

Inside the private company Maricopa County depends on to power through the last-minute ballot slog

Sealed envelopes holding ballots cast in Maricopa County's presidential preference election in March zip through a high-speed scanner at Runbeck Election Services.

News

LGBTQ+ employees can't be misgendered or denied bathrooms at work, new federal rules say

In an office, a diverse group of five young adults seated in a round table engaging in a discussion.

History

Rangers led the way in the D-Day landings 80 years ago

News

2024's worst cities for bed bug infestations

A male exterminator inside a bedroom carefully examining the sheets under a bed.

Politics

A full deck: 52 members of Congress have announced they will not seek reelection this year

US Capitol building at sunset, Washington DC, USA.

Society

The ultimate party guide for 5 major summer festivities

A group of friends enjoying food and drinks in a backyard.

Society

Cities with the fewest community pools per capita

A community pool.

News

NYC makes America's biggest mental health rebound post-pandemic, see how other cities stack up—2024 study

Diners during the day in a lane in New York City enjoying some alfresco dining.

Society

5 emerging trends that will change how you use your phone in 2024

A close up of hands holding a cell phone with an image of a baby on the screen with an older man image in the background.

Society

In-person socialization is alive in these states—here's where people are the most social

Group of friends having fun and laughing drinking coffee in coffeehouse.