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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.

Energy stocks: The effect of the Feb. 28 strikes on Iran on shares of popular energy companies

A custom collage showing graphics depicting the US and Iran energy and oil crisis stocks.

Government & Politics

Homes on the range: Is a federal affordable housing policy leading to a public lands selloff?

A view of Main Avenue in Durango, featuring the oldest bank building in Colorado.

Government & Politics

How state and local anti-discrimination laws are expanding worker protections

A supervisor leads his team for a briefing inside a manufacturing factory.

Michigan measles outbreak shows high cost of stopping even a small number of infections from spreading

A custom illustration featuring children surrounded by graphics of the Michigan measles outbreak.

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

How state and local anti-discrimination laws are expanding worker protections

A supervisor leads his team for a briefing inside a manufacturing factory.

Government & Politics

Some major Trump donors are now reaping billions in ICE contracts

An officer closing a security gate at the GEO Group Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California.

Government & Politics

America’s babies get a tiny slice of the federal budget

A baby holding an image of a pie chart with categories in different colors.

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

Homes on the range: Is a federal affordable housing policy leading to a public lands selloff?

A view of Main Avenue in Durango, featuring the oldest bank building in Colorado.

World

Freight carriers pivot to weekly rate updates amid global fuel volatility

A cargo ship on open blue sea.

More than half of European residency inquiries at one advisory firm came from Americans, data shows

An aerial view of the traditional Ribeira neighborhood in Porto, Portugal.

The global rate pivot

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks during a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on March 19, 2026.

Why many Portugal Golden Visa funds don’t accept US investors

A Portuguese passport on top of one hundred U.S. dollar bills.

Energy stocks: The effect of the Feb. 28 strikes on Iran on shares of popular energy companies

A custom collage showing graphics depicting the US and Iran energy and oil crisis stocks.

News

26,000 Americans reported catalytic converter theft in 2023. Here's what makes your car an easier target

A close-up shot of a catalytic converter

Government & Politics

20 photos of reproductive rights protests from the age of Roe up until now

Triptych with reproductive rights demonstrations from 1970, 1989, 2023.

Social Issues

Common conditions that can affect driver safety

Daytime crash scene with damaged car and first responders.

Social Issues

5 dinner parties that changed the course of history

President Nixon eats with Premier Zhou En-lai and Zhang Chun-chiao at a farewell banquet.

Social Issues

24 photos that changed the course of history

Collage of 9 iconic photographs.

News

How to get the most from your car's extended warranty, according to a repair shop owner

An auto mechanic works on a car engine

Social Issues

These 15 states have the most dangerous winter roads: Here's some tips on staying safe

A slippery winter road with traffic

Social Issues

'Praying that my health holds out': Many senior citizens expect to die with college loan debts

A woman sits at a desk and looks worriedly at a bill she's received

Social Issues

Not just electric: States with the most cars that use more than just gasoline

Person fueling hybrid car.

Social Issues

How technology plays a role in the increase in human trafficking prosecutions

Handcuffs on an inmate in an orange jail jumpsuit.