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50 facts about food insecurity in America

After years apart, they found their loved ones experiencing homelessness

Julie Crossman sitting on a stoop wearing a red long-sleeve shirt, is the sister of Nanie Crossman who she lost touch with, in Oakland on April 8, 2025

Trump is targeting sanctuary cities. But what is a sanctuary city, anyway?

People hold signs in support of sanctuary city mayors outside the U.S. capitol, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Government

Why Trump wants to ban barcodes on ballots, and what it means for voters and election officials

Election workers scan ballots at the scanning stations of the Philadelphia City Commissioners Office and Election Warehouse on Election Day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 5, 2024.

Without AmeriCorps rural communities will lose essential social services

Americorps reading tutor Kelly Meany, L, gives one-on-one reading instructions to 7-year-old 2nd grader Madissen Moody at C.W. Harris Elementary School in D.C where Corps members play a huge role in DC public schools, teaching kids to read and acting as role models, on Friday, September 19, 2014

Society

The rise of statement engagement rings and how to wear them

A statement engagement ring with a large diamond.

Society

Post-partum depression is costing us billions. Can cities help?

Silhouette of a stressed mother sitting at the corner of her baby's room.

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Population declined the most in these US cities

Cars driving along avenue roads in Las Vegas Spring Valley, Nevada.

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How long do New Year's resolutions actually last?

A woman putting up papernotes of New Year's resolutions on a vision board.

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How death cafes celebrate life

Seniors drinking tea together at a table.

Society

A fraternal group says it's dedicated to child welfare. So why do its local chapters raffle guns?

A member of the Saladin Shriners rides on a float in a parade in Michigan.

Society

Excessive screen time leads to more anger, outbursts for preschoolers

A toddler girl focused on watching in front of a laptop.

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Six in 10 adults are receiving fewer Christmas cards—and most are fine with that

A young man happily opening Christmas presents while in a video call with someone on a laptop.

Society

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.

Society

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.