Participatory budgeting makes the people involved more likely to vote – an important consideration in a city like Detroit where many don’t.
April 01, 2026
Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.
April 01, 2026
After the Voting Rights Act, federal election observers helped ensure fair voting, but that oversight has increasingly shifted focus − to monitor what Washington says is voter fraud and accusations of cheating.
April 01, 2026
Whether a young person has public or private insurance – or is uninsured or underinsured – significantly influences their risk of death across many cancer types.
April 01, 2026
Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.
April 01, 2026
Georgia Tech helping shape future of space as NASA prepares for moon mission
April 01, 2026
Victor Glover will become the first Black astronaut to orbit the Moon – but he is part of a long line of Black explorers, many forgotten through history. New research is giving York his due.
April 01, 2026
Significant public resources are spent on staffing, overtime, EMS staging, traffic control and interagency coordination that are integral to a successful event.
April 01, 2026
How AI and personality evaluations helped fuel Brad Underwood’s evolution and send Illinois to the Final Four
April 01, 2026
Advocacy groups and experts have slammed YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children
April 01, 2026
Democrats have run California for years
April 01, 2026
Amsterdam is marking 25 years since the world's first gay marriages were celebrated in the Netherlands
April 01, 2026
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful
April 01, 2026
A federal judge has ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination
April 01, 2026
In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal
April 01, 2026
A federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service
April 01, 2026
Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
April 01, 2026
Federal judge rules Trump order ending NPR and PBS funding was unconstitutional
April 01, 2026
April’s full pink moon rose in the night sky this week
April 01, 2026
Karate school pleads for help after theft of priceless family heirloom
April 01, 2026
The Iranian government uses the threat of sea mines to control access to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane that is vital to the global economy.
March 31, 2026
4-year-old superhero saves day in Marblehead, receives Make-a-Wish's 11,000th wish
April 01, 2026
A fire destroyed the main meditation hall at Tassajara Mountain Zen Center in Central California, as monks neared the end of a long retreat
April 01, 2026
Children find skeletal remains in South Carolina while playing near a creek, investigators say
April 01, 2026
Cyborg cockroaches teach neuroscience at Marquette University
April 01, 2026
Cincinnati trailblazer reflects on breaking barriers: ‘I love my story’
April 01, 2026
Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations
April 01, 2026
Bodycam footage reveals missing stop sign in crash involving UC nursing student
April 01, 2026
Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake
April 01, 2026
MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
April 01, 2026
In-home daycare loses license after cocaine purchase
April 01, 2026
Boy pulls fire alarm to get real firefighters at party
April 01, 2026
Artists who overcame homelessness teach new workshop for children
April 01, 2026
Vice President JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith and adult conversion to Catholicism
March 31, 2026
The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice
March 31, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a lot Fed policymakers could do
March 30, 2026
Pit bull located after vicious attack on jogger
March 31, 2026
John Green is writing his first novel for adults
March 31, 2026
Curiosity and an openness to new ideas help Ryland Grace, the movie’s protagonist, navigate new discoveries about life in the universe.
March 31, 2026
Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital
March 31, 2026
Dancers at Boston Ballet juggling work and school through partnership with Northeastern University
March 31, 2026
A University of Pittsburgh researcher is studying why Pennsylvania residents who regularly encounter ticks still underestimate their risk of Lyme disease.
March 31, 2026
Facing your own thoughts and sensations, without trying to suppress them, is harder than it may seem. But learning to do it can boost your mental health.
March 31, 2026
Anticipated No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas were chosen as hosts for the first two rounds of the NCAA Women’s Tournament on Saturday
March 15, 2026
Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules
March 15, 2026
A truck rammed a Michigan synagogue with more than a hundred children inside. Here’s what we know
March 14, 2026
'Stick to what's relevant': Timothy Olson repeatedly admonished while on the stand in his kidnapping trial
March 14, 2026
Rabbi Arianna Gordon, director of education at Temple Israel, says the synagogue had a security training just last month. "We are fully aware of what the world looks like today for the Jewish community."
March 14, 2026
German philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died at age 96
March 14, 2026
Why sexual novelty doesn’t have to overwhelm long-term couples
March 14, 2026
A Penn State training program helps K-12 teachers learn how to give students the confidence to ask questions and understand various perspectives about complex topics.
March 14, 2026
After their synagogue is attacked, a tight-knit Jewish community vows to keep coming together
March 14, 2026
The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his car into the building had for months been strengthening its security apparatus
March 14, 2026
A Georgia teacher guided people through grief. Now, his community is showing mercy for students involved in his death
March 14, 2026
Arizona’s Jaden Bradley hit a fall-away jumper at the buzzer, sending second-ranked Arizona to an 82-80 victory over No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday night
March 14, 2026
Braylon Mullins scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half, Jayden Ross hit a couple of momentum-stunting 3-pointers in the second, and sixth-ranked UConn defeated Georgetown 67-51 to set up a showdown of the top two seeds in the Big East Tournament final
March 14, 2026
The man who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University completed a drug treatment program that allowed him early release from federal prison, even though he was convicted of a terrorism charge that should have disqualified him from that benefit
March 13, 2026
Zuby Ejiofor scored 20 points and No. 13 St. John’s beat Seton Hall 78-68 to reach the Big East Tournament title game for the second consecutive season
March 14, 2026
Terror attacks at Michigan synagogue and Virginia university rattle sense of safety in American communities
March 13, 2026
A Georgia prosecutor has dropped a vehicular homicide charge against a teen who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, his lawyer says
March 14, 2026
Wes Miller will not be back as the University of Cincinnati’s men’s basketball coach, two people familiar with the move told The Associated Press
March 14, 2026
One victim died and two others are hospitalized after Thursday's shooting in Old Dominion University, university Police Chief Garrett Shelton said at a news conference. The shooter is also dead, Shelton said. CNN's Ryan Young reports.
March 12, 2026
A man has been charged with selling a stolen gun to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former member of the Army National Guard who used it to kill one person and wound two others at Old Dominion University
March 13, 2026
Louisiana Tech’s football team is currently listed on both the Sun Belt and Conference USA league schedules as the Bulldogs’ acrimonious departure from Conference USA drags out
March 14, 2026
Case against man prosecutors say sold gun to Old Dominion shooter provides new details on the attack
March 14, 2026
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on an Utah college campus was in court as a state judge denied some defense efforts to limit public access to certain documents
March 13, 2026
'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways
March 14, 2026
College student accused of letting her newborn die, burying baby in yard bonds out
March 14, 2026
The NCAA is warning schools about potential travel headaches ahead of the men's and women's basketball tournaments
March 13, 2026
Temple Israel was prepared for an attack. Jewish institutions have to be
March 14, 2026
Pennsylvania mausoleum investigated in grave thefts linked to Jonathan Gerlach case
March 14, 2026
Baltimore firefighters get special training to better handle wildfires
March 14, 2026
Ahwatukee residents say foul balls from nearby school are causing damage and safety concerns
March 13, 2026
Kids at Golisano Children's at UK get to paint their doctors in child life program activity
March 13, 2026
Checking in on Cole: Gallatin rallies around teen battling brain tumor with prayer vigil
March 13, 2026
'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free
March 13, 2026
The Big 12 Conference is ditching its slippery new glass floor for a hardwood court for the final two days of the tournament
March 13, 2026
A film charity has uncovered two episodes of sci-fi series “Doctor Who” that were long believed lost
March 13, 2026
North Texas dads raise thousands to buy new car for beloved elementary crossing guard: "Everybody loves her"
March 13, 2026
While rationalizing deception is easy to do, developing the virtue of truthfulness is not.
March 13, 2026
Black children who go missing are often labeled as runaways, which excludes them from the Amber Alert system.
March 13, 2026
The war on terror is among the Middle East conflicts that sparked a rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discriminatory incidents in the US.
March 13, 2026
The teams on the bubble are suddenly big fans of Darius Acuff Jr. The Arkansas guard scored 37 points Friday night to help the Razorbacks hold off Oklahoma 82-79 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals
March 08, 2026
Surveys have found that researchers studying UAPs can face pushback from mentors and colleagues, even from people who think it’s an important line of research.
March 13, 2026
Terror suspect in deadly Old Dominion shooting in Virginia was subdued by students, officials say
March 12, 2026
The FBI says ROTC students subdued and killed a gunman who yelled “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire in a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University
March 12, 2026
One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel
March 13, 2026
In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.
March 13, 2026
Neighbors say deadly dog attack that killed beloved cat follows years of complaints
March 13, 2026
Woman demands answers after teen caught on Ring camera kicking her door
March 13, 2026
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission seeks public help to protect endangered species
March 13, 2026
Family shares journey from painful history to unity
March 13, 2026
'Just horrible': Mother says daughter with special needs was assaulted by school bus aide
March 13, 2026
Man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
March 13, 2026
Iowa BBQ restaurant empowers special needs workers with job skills
March 13, 2026
Author is inspired to share lessons from her pet goose
March 13, 2026
Nearly 200-year-old mystery surrounding sign embedded in tree revealed to be unsolvable
March 13, 2026
After 56 years, couple to dismantle beloved model train display, donate the proceeds
March 13, 2026
Ohio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university’s president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role
March 12, 2026
Students use theater to explore Holocaust's lessons and confront modern-day hate
March 13, 2026
School shootings in the US: Fast facts
September 22, 2023
Georgia’s film industry is struggling
March 12, 2026
PGA Superstore tees up fun for patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
March 12, 2026
Detroit boy, 9, says substitute teacher struck him and had students restrain him at school
March 12, 2026
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and returning it to South Africa
March 12, 2026
Elderly couple identified as the 2 killed in Indiana during suspected tornado touchdown
March 12, 2026
A combination of Colorado state tax credits for low-income families is predicted to lift more than 50,000 children out of poverty.
March 12, 2026
The Oscar-nominated film about Shakespeare’s son explores how men and women mourn differently – and how ‘Hamlet’ may have transformed a father’s private sorrow into enduring art.
March 12, 2026
As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.
March 12, 2026
Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.
March 12, 2026
Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U
March 12, 2026
China has adopted a sweeping ethnic unity law that critics say tightens assimilation and weakens minority rights
March 12, 2026
From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.
March 09, 2026
Rural school districts say the Trump administration’s visa changes are jeopardizing a key source of teachers
March 12, 2026
Bobby Hurley’s tenure as Arizona State’s coach is over after 11 up-and-down seasons
March 12, 2026
Georgia police rescue runaway tortoise near school
March 12, 2026
Police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old girl who was hospitalized after a fistfight near a school bus stop in her neighborhood
March 12, 2026
The US military accidentally struck an Iranian elementary school, in an attack that state media said killed at least 168 children and 14 teachers, likely due to outdated information about a nearby naval base, according to two sources briefed on the preliminary findings of an ongoing military investigation. In response to a request for comment, a Defense Intelligence Agency spokesperson said, “The incident is under investigation; we defer to the Pentagon for further comment.” A spokesperson for US Central Command also declined to comment on the preliminary findings, citing the ongoing investigation.
March 12, 2026
A coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions
March 12, 2026
There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm
March 12, 2026
US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say
March 12, 2026
Boutique hosts fashion show to support child abuse survivors
March 12, 2026
First recorded sighting of once near-extinct swan species
March 12, 2026
The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools who’s on paid leave during a federal investigation, denies any wrongdoing and asks to be reinstated as head of the nation’s second-largest district
March 11, 2026
Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh reverend accused of stealing baseball cards
March 11, 2026
DNA from a tiny but mighty insect could help reveal the timeline for prehistoric humans
March 11, 2026
Harvard University has handed over rare 1850 photos of enslaved people to a museum in Charleston
March 11, 2026
Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants
March 11, 2026
"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart
March 11, 2026
‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment
March 11, 2026
Jill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” as she breaks her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats who were concerned about his age and viability against Republican Donald Trump
March 11, 2026
Parents advocating for bill to allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned athletic events
March 11, 2026
By the Revolutionary War in the late 1770s, those marking the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death on March 17 included Irish immigrants in the Continental Army and those serving the British Redcoats.
March 11, 2026
Man helps sibling escape house fire
March 11, 2026
Meet the dog helping kids build reading confidence one story at a time
March 11, 2026
Former patient makes book nook for hospital
March 11, 2026
Adrian Autry has been fired as head basketball coach at Syracuse after three largely unsuccessful seasons
March 11, 2026
Meet the goats helping kids build confidence at school
March 11, 2026
The Trump administration is leaning away from dramatic funding cuts and settlements with universities, and more toward standard tactics to try to limit funding.
March 11, 2026
Researchers use text and image generators to design culturally relevant educational content for young children.
March 11, 2026
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the body expends energy – including through fat.
March 11, 2026
The answer has to do with the air we breathe and that bright white snowpack, as an atmospheric scientist in Colorado explains.
March 09, 2026
Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.
March 11, 2026
South Africa’s extravagant matric balls are the ‘Met Gala’ of high school dances
March 11, 2026
Video from Kankakee, Illinois, shows a tornado moving through the city, accompanied by strong gusts of wind that sent debris flying near a highway.
March 11, 2026
What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
March 10, 2026
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown
March 11, 2026
Meta is acquiring Moltbook, a social network where AI agents post and chat with each other
March 11, 2026
A federal judge is weighing whether the government can force the University of Pennsylvania to hand over detailed employee information in an antisemitism investigation
March 11, 2026
A Russian attack kills 3 in Odesa while Ukraine targets Russian oil infrastructure, officials say
After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
Airstrikes on Iran kill more than 25 as new ceasefire proposal is shared
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Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge
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