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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

Senate Ag Committee set to spare this animal welfare law, for now

An indoor pig farm with farrowing crates holding sows or mother pigs after giving birth.

Government & Politics

The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.

Election officials processing and counting official ballots during Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Youth drug use is down, but overdoses have risen. One town’s schools have a possible solution

The town of Fort Kent.

Government & Politics

How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent’s inbox

A vector illustration of many hands holding messages in envelopes, trying to reach a business' inbox.

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

The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.

Election officials processing and counting official ballots during Election Day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Government & Politics

How the AI-enabled race for taxpayer money starts in a superintendent’s inbox

A vector illustration of many hands holding messages in envelopes, trying to reach a business' inbox.

Government & Politics

What Americans think about election policy and how the 2026 elections will go

People heading to a polling place South Oldham Middle School in Crestwood, Kentucky, USA.

Government & Politics

Four years after Supreme Court ruling, more candidates repay campaign loans with post-election cash

U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno attending at the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmation hearing for NASA's National Institute of Standards and Technology nominees.

Government & Politics

Senate Ag Committee set to spare this animal welfare law, for now

An indoor pig farm with farrowing crates holding sows or mother pigs after giving birth.

World

Portugal cleared hundreds of thousands of immigration files. What the backlog means for expats now

Person holding a Portuguese passport.

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

View of a street in downtown Stockton with a tall metallic sign with the city name vertically displayed in 2026.

Portugal's golden visa moved from property to private capital. Here's what changed.

An aerial view of the Luís I Bridge in Porto, Portugal.

Portugal put golden visa renewals online. The paper trail still matters.

Aerial view from Miradouro da Graca viewing point in Lisbon, Portugal.

What the US can teach other countries about home-based child care

A young boy playing with block toys in the corner of a room.

Social Issues

The dinner party is back and better than ever: 5 new trends for hosts who break the rules

A group of people toasting with their drink glasses over a dinner table.

Social Issues

These cities saw the largest growth in population in the past year

Bus and cars driving in the streets of a downtown area in a city in Maryland.

News

Assisted living options for people struggling with addiction

A group of seniors engaging in recreational activities in an assisted living facility.

Social Issues

People are moving to South Carolina from these places

An aerial view of downtown Charleston, South Carolina during a sunrise.

Social Issues

Survey: A third of Americans are ready to ditch Christmas cards, Elf on the Shelf, and other holiday traditions

A casserole of a Holiday French Toast.

Government & Politics

Michigan managed to speed up election results, but some things just take time

Poll workers count ballots at the conclusion of Election Day at the Warren City Hall in Warren, Michigan on November 5, 2024.

News

Assisted living options for wheelchair users

A senior man in a wheelchair looking out a balcony and assisted by a nurse.

News

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.

News

Natural beauty products: What does the label really mean?

Top down view of lotions, soaps, and beauty products with flowers and plants incorporated on a wood table.

News

Where people are moving to Florida from

Winter trees along a residential neighborhood in Florida.