09/16/2026

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

The Supreme Court issued an emergency order, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with mail-in voting restrictions for now. This decision comes ahead of the November midterm elections. Opponents voiced concerns about the timing of the ruling.

Sep 13 · Texas

Instagram Head Testifies in Child Safety Lawsuit Against Meta

Sep 13 · Texas

Voter Identification Measures Appear on Ballots in Six States

Sep 13 · Texas

NPR Senior Climate Editor Offers Insights on Extreme Weather

Sep 13 · Texas

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

Sep 13 · Texas

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 · Texas

Phoenix Fire Department Utilizes Ice in Heat-Related Emergencies

Phoenix fire personnel now use bags of ice in treating heat-related emergencies. The new protocol aims to quickly cool individuals experiencing heatstroke. This approach targets a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States.

Sep 13 · Texas

Canadian Trade Minister Emphasizes Bilateral Trade Deal Benefits

Canadian Trade Representative Dominic LeBlanc stated a trade agreement between Canada and the United States would benefit both nations. He made the remarks during a discussion on current trade relations.

Sep 13 · Texas

Canada's Economic Options in Trade Dispute with United States

Sep 13 · Texas

Analysts Project Limited Impact on Beef Prices from Proposed Policy

Sep 13 · Texas

Domestic Energy Bills Projected to Continue Rise, Government Faces Pressure

Sep 13 · Texas

Iran and Oman Discuss Strait of Hormuz Shipping Plan

Sep 13 · Texas

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 · Texas

Consumers Face Compounding Financial Pressures Amid Rising Costs

Sep 13 · Texas

Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program

A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.

Sep 13 · Texas

Maui Residents Face Lingering Health Issues Three Years Post-Wildfires

Sep 13 · Texas

States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing

Sep 13 · Texas

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

Supreme Court Ruling in Landor v. Louisiana Shifts Focus to Federalism, Funding

The Supreme Court's decision in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections focused on federalism and funding, rather than religious liberty. The ruling examined whether a federal law authorized money damages against state officials for religious freedom violations. This outcome diverged from expectations, prompting discussion on the balance of federal and state power.

Sep 13 · Texas

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review on Border Policy

Sep 13 · Texas

Trump Administration Considers Revoking Up To 200,000 Visas

Sep 13 · Texas

Advocates Call for Social Media Safeguards Amid Meta Lawsuit

Sep 13 · Texas

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