Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia. The backlash against data centers has…
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Andrew Bailey is back in Missouri and talking like a candidate
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey answers questions from reporters about Gov. Mike Kehoe’s executive orders in January 2025 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri…
Missouri auditor candidates split over how office should confront state budget problems
Republican State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, left, and Democratic challenger Quentin Wilson (photos submitted). Missouri is headed toward a potentially painful…
What we talk about when we talk about US strategic ‘credibility’ – from Vietnam to Iran
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives on May 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Va. Mike Kropf/Getty Images Where has…
How Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an extremely quiet 2026 season
Hurricane Isaias just after making landfall near Destin, Fla., on Oct. 9, 2026. NOAA Hurricane Isaias shattered the peace of…
Why fall yard care could start with doing less – but not nothing
Leaves on the ground are part of the natural cycle of nutrients. Manjot Sidhu, CC BY-SA Every autumn, homeowners and…
Melanie Stinnett and Betsy Fogle square off in competitive Missouri Senate race in Springfield
Democratic state Rep. Betsy Fogle, Libertarian nominee Cecil Ince and Republican state Rep. Melanie Stinnett are running to replace term-limited…
Urban, rural hospitals closing at similar rates, study finds
Urban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are more likely to…
Voters in midterm elections identify a culprit for rising cost of living: Trump’s tariffs
Voters angry over the rising cost of groceries and other items due to tariffs could be expressing their dissatisfaction in…
Gen Z politicians who want to make a change grapple with parties that aren’t always ready for them
Kansas state Rep. Angel Roeser chats with fellow House Republicans on April 10, 2025. Roeser, 25, decided not to run…
Cornell case highlights the patchwork of state laws governing intoxication, sexual consent
The Chi Phi fraternity house at the center of a rape allegation stands on the campus of Cornell University in…
Anne Carson’s Nobel-winning, genre-defying work bridges the gap between ancient Greek literature and modern life
Canadian essayist, poet and translator Anne Carson in New York City at the 2024 National Book Awards. Jay Dixit/WikiPortraits via…
Measles cases reach 4,080 for the year — the highest in decades
A sign at a University of Utah health clinic warns visitors about the spread of measles. The state has had…
Journalists Go Behind Health Headlines From Georgia, Michigan, and Russia
KFF Health News senior correspondent Jordan Rau discussed the use of antipsychotic drugs in sedating dementia patients on Michigan Public’s…
Prevention should not be a buzzword. It should be at the heart of Missouri’s child welfare system
Members of the Missouri Child Welfare Task Force discuss child safety standards in Jefferson City, Missouri, on Oct. 5. Pictured…
Election betting is booming as the midterms near. Do states have the power to curb it?
A growing number of state officials fear prediction markets are opening the door to a new era of gambling on…