Children's AI Toys Introduce New Developmental Questions

Artificial intelligence is expanding into children's toys, creating companions that interact and offer support. This development raises questions about how these tools might influence a child's social and emotional growth.

Jul 25

Consumers Find Switching Providers Simpler for Banking, Energy, and Internet

Jul 25

Lawsuit Alleges US Agencies Shared Iranian Asylum Seekers' Data with Iran

Jul 25

White House Removes Election Assistance Commission Members

Jul 25

TSCL Projects 3.8% COLA for 2027

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) projects a 3.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027. This figure represents a 1.0 percentage point increase over the current year's COLA.

Jul 25

Gasoline Prices Fluctuate Amidst Middle East Conflict

Jul 25

U.S. Home Prices Reach Record High Amid Slowing Sales

Jul 25

Oil Prices Rise Following US Sanctions on Iran

Jul 25

India and UK Implement Free Trade Agreement

Jul 25

Report: Free School Meal Students Face Widening Academic Gap

A new report from the Education Policy Institute indicates students eligible for free school meals are experiencing a growing academic achievement gap compared to their peers. The organization recommends the incoming prime minister prioritize addressing these educational disparities.

Jul 25

Nationwide Illness Outbreak Prompts Focus on Leafy Greens

A foodborne illness has spread across 31 states, resulting in 86 hospitalizations. Health officials in Michigan identified lettuce or salad greens as a potential source for the gastrointestinal illness.

Jul 25

The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About: Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is More Powerful Than "I Can Do Anything

We've been sold the wrong affirmation. Here's why admitting what you don't know might be the most honest—and most empowering—thing you can say today.

Jul 25

Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain in the Best Way (And Why You Should Write One Today)

Jul 25

The Dangerous Comfort of Certainty—Why the Smartest People Often Ask the Most Questions

Jul 25

The Fed Just Admitted It's Flying Blind—And Markets Know It

Jul 25

The Silent Treatment Isn't Communication—It's Just Silence With Feelings

Jul 25

Trump Administration Modifies Endangered Species Act Enforcement

The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how federal agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The new regulation modifies the definition of 'harm' within the landmark legislation.

Jul 25

Election Assistance Commission Faces Operational Challenges

Jul 25

New Video Shows U.S. Strikes as U.S.-Iran Tensions Continue

Jul 25

Upcoming Ballot Measures Address State Constitutional Amendment Process

Jul 25

Environmental Groups Challenge Changes to Endangered Species Act Definition

Jul 25

Wildfire Smoke Affects Air Quality Across Eastern US

Smoke from Canadian wildfires caused air quality alerts across a wide area of the United States. Residents from the Great Lakes to the East Coast experienced reduced visibility and officials issued health warnings. Authorities recommended limiting outdoor activity to reduce exposure.

Jul 25

Cyclospora Infections Reported Across More Than 30 States

Jul 25