Trump, McMahon promote school voucher program as students return to class
President Donald Trump shows helipad construction on the South Lawn of the White House after an event in the Rose…
Kansas City conjured a Royals deal without voter approval. That comes at a price
Missouri Workers Power has fought with Kansas City Hall to get a question on the ballot asking voters for permission…
Missouri child welfare reforms pile up as old problems return
(Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Lawmakers are hauling the Missouri Children’s Division back to the Capitol on Wednesday. The hearing will cover…
Ebola Is Still Killing in Central Africa. These Groups Are Working To Save Lives.
Misinformation and distrust are among the challenges facing public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they confront…
The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do
Emile Bernard's 'Madeleine in the Bois d'Amour' (1888). Art Media/The Print Collector via Getty Images It’s disconcerting to envision human…
Why social media algorithms send you posts you don’t like
X may feed you content you're into, but it may feed you even more that riles you up. Nicole Amidon…
Springfield cannabis workers secure Missouri’s second union contract after four-year wait
Key Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield (photo submitted). It’s been nearly a month since Key Cannabis Dispensary employees in Springfield ratified…
If we care about students, we must broaden Missouri’s teacher pipeline
(kali9/Getty Images) Genis Tobias smiles as she kneels next to a young learner and watches him sign his message to…
No more ‘hypothetical situations’: States move to fortify elections against Trump
Georgia residents line up to vote in 2024. State Democratic officials nationwide are bracing for potential federal interference during November’s…
California Weighs Penalties for Healthcare Providers That Don’t Rein In Costs
California is weighing stiff penalties for hospitals and other healthcare entities that don’t stay under state spending limits, potentially levying…
Where Florida’s Gun Violence Exacts Its Biggest Toll on Black and Latino Children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Just west of the St. Johns River, which divides this sprawling city racially and economically, 2-year-old A’mahri…
The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don’t Qualify
In January, Jeff La Marca got a prescription for the popular weight loss drug Zepbound. But he couldn’t afford the…