Data centers are bringing Americans together
The data center backlash has entered the midterms conversation.Politicians from across the spectrum have changed their minds — or at ...
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How to survive a national debt scare
The national debt hasn’t been a major issue in the 2026 midterms. But perhaps it should be. As of last ...
Meta suddenly cares about kids
For years, parents across the country have been calling on Congress to do something about social media’s harmful effects on ...
The presidential contender successfully trolling Trump’s White House
Until recently, Natalie Harp was an omnipresent but low-profile aide to President Donald Trump: always there, but rarely part of ...
A sad country song about Texas could become the biggest hit ever
If you haven’t yet heard about how a certain fella is choosin’ a woman from Texas over Ella Langley, it’s ...
The concert trend forcing fans to pay way more
On Wednesday, Harry Styles begins his 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden, making him the latest in a wave of ...
How Obamacare changed healthcare
Health insurance enrollment through the Affordable Care Act is plummeting.Nearly 3 million fewer Americans now have insurance through the program, ...
The tragedy of Jason Arday
In March 2023, Jason Arday, a rising star in British academia, became a professor of sociology of education at the ...
Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA culture wars
On the court, the WNBA is thriving. After 30 years, its players are receiving a historic payout, along with a ...
Flock cameras are everywhere — and people really, really hate them
Have you been hearing a lot about Flock recently? You’re not alone: The surveillance company has put 120,000 cameras on ...
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