09/16/2026

Texas Court Hears Arguments in Surrogacy Dispute Over Newborn's Care

A Texas court considered a case this week involving a California couple and their surrogate. The dispute centers on a newborn diagnosed with a serious heart condition.

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review on Border Policy

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Canada Implements Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Pride Month Observances See Increased Scrutiny from Multiple Groups

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Supreme Court Allows Temporary Mail-In Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms

Sep 13 · South Carolina

ICE Reports Highest Monthly Arrest Total in July

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made nearly 50,000 arrests in July, marking the highest monthly total since the start of the Trump administration. Texas and Florida together accounted for approximately 20,000 of these arrests.

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Analysts Project Limited Impact on Beef Prices from Proposed Policy

A recent proposal aimed at the beef industry may not significantly reduce hamburger prices, according to experts. Analysts state that several factors contribute to current beef costs. The plan comes weeks before midterm elections, where food prices are a prominent voter concern.

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Domestic Energy Bills Projected to Continue Rise, Government Faces Pressure

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Iran and Oman Discuss Strait of Hormuz Shipping Plan

Sep 13 · South Carolina

US, Canada Weigh Tariff Reductions Amid Trade Tensions

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Canadian Trade Minister Emphasizes Bilateral Trade Deal Benefits

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Supreme Court Receives New Petitions Regarding Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

The U.S. Supreme Court has received two new petitions asking it to review state laws mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. A Louisiana teacher argues the law violates the separation of church and state, while Texas families earlier challenged a similar measure.

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Consumers Face Compounding Financial Pressures Amid Rising Costs

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Michigan Investigates Lettuce as Potential Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Michigan health officials are investigating a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, with early information suggesting lettuce or salad greens as a possible source. The state has reported more than 3,300 cases.

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Pennsylvania Reports Infant Measles Death, First in State in 35 Years

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Maui Residents Face Lingering Health Issues Three Years Post-Wildfires

Sep 13 · South Carolina

States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing

Sep 13 · South Carolina

The Tiny Pause That Gives You Your Day Back

You do not need a perfect boundary script—you need three seconds before an automatic yes. Try this small pause today and notice how much more honest your answers become.

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

Three Dials, One Life: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

The Intelligence of Not Choosing Too Soon

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

The Bill, the Border, and the Price of Dinner

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

The Immersive Van Gogh Machine Needs to Sit Down

Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition

The Tiny Focus Trick That Gets You Moving

When a task feels huge, your brain may not need more motivation—it needs a smaller target. Try naming the next physical action, not the entire project.

Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition

Shakespeare’s Secret for Making Time Visible

Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition

Start With Doubt, End With Better Answers

Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition

The Tariff Thermometer, the Federal Guillotine, and Other Signs of a Jumpy Country

Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition

The Dishwasher Is Not a Personality Test

Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition

Trump Comments on U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Amid Tariff Disputes

President Donald Trump commented on Canada's trade position after negotiations ended without resolution. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new tariffs in response, stating the U.S. initiated a trade conflict.

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement with States Over Child Safety

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Advocates Call for Social Media Safeguards Amid Meta Lawsuit

Sep 13 · South Carolina

Voter Identification Measures Appear on Ballots in Six States

Sep 13 · South Carolina

White House Proposal Considers Private Action Against Foreign Cybercriminals

The White House released a memorandum suggesting private businesses could conduct offensive cyber actions against foreign actors. The proposal lacks specific details on implementation. This initiative aims to address cybercrime originating outside U.S. borders.

Sep 13

Michigan Investigates Lettuce as Potential Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Sep 13

Pennsylvania Reports Infant Measles Death, First in State in 35 Years

Sep 13