The curious case of a Ponzi schemer’s glowing profile in a Missouri newspaper
Prosecutors allege the profile of Siddharth Jawahar was part of a paid campaign aimed at influencing a federal judge (Getty…
More states embrace ‘50-50’ child custody in divorce cases
A mother holds hands with her son on a swing set. At least seven states have passed laws making equally…
Trump administration faces second lawsuit to block ICE agents at polls
Signs in English and Spanish direct voters to the polls at the Salt Lake County Government Center in Salt Lake…
Trump likes data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict.
Alabamans hold up signs that read “No Data Center” at a County Commission meeting on Aug. 24 in Hayneville, Alabama,…
Health Journalists Visit Conservative Georgia District and Weigh AI Bioweapon Threat
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the findings of a recent cancer report on CBS News…
How to know if you can trust an AI’s answer to your question
An AI answer to a search query can fit one of several types. Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto via Getty Images I…
Missouri election officials begin mailing ballots as they await ruling on congressional map
Absentee voting for people who cannot get to the polls begins Tuesday in Missouri. Election officials are waiting for a…
Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, battling persistent inflation
Kevin Warsh, now chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies during his Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation…
How anti-bribery laws apply to Trump’s promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress
President Donald Trump speaks at the RNC midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9, 2026. Eric Lee/Pool photo via AP…
It’s Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It’s Easier To Ensure People Can’t Shoot Themselves.
Paul Nestadt is about as steeped in suicide prevention as a person can be. He treats suicidal patients as a…
At-home drug disposal products can play an important role in keeping rural Coloradans safe
Unused medications can become a hazard when not disposed of safely. mediaphotos/iStock via Getty Images Plus Some Coloradans have a…
Flood-damaged Nepal wants help from the global climate Loss and Damage Fund – but it’s waiting, along with 118 other countries
A rush of mud, rock and water inundated the town of Trishuli, Nepal, on Aug. 26, 2026, after a glacier…