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Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly

Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly

Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap

Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap

Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

3 women found dead, suspect remains at large

3 women found dead, suspect remains at large

3 women found dead, suspect remains at large
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home

Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home

Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home
Education|Science|Technology

We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers

A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.

We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons?

From Earth spinning on its axis and orbiting the Sun to it precessing like a top, lots of factors affect which stars you can see in the sky.

Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer

Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Florida taxpayers face billion-dollar bill for Alligator Alcatraz

Florida taxpayers face billion-dollar bill for Alligator Alcatraz

Florida taxpayers face billion-dollar bill for Alligator Alcatraz
Crime|Education

Quakertown residents say "trust has been broken" after clash between police chief and students during protest

Quakertown residents say "trust has been broken" after clash between police chief and students during protest

Quakertown residents say "trust has been broken" after clash between police chief and students during protest
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases
Crime|Education|Health

'Loved her students fiercely': California community honors beloved teacher Shelley Snyder

'Loved her students fiercely': California community honors beloved teacher Shelley Snyder

'Loved her students fiercely': California community honors beloved teacher Shelley Snyder
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Glendale teen mistakenly declared dead reunites with firefighters who saved him

Glendale teen mistakenly declared dead reunites with firefighters who saved him

Glendale teen mistakenly declared dead reunites with firefighters who saved him
Business|Education

UPenn must comply with federal subpoena seeking list of Jewish community members, judge rules

CNN's Danny Freeman reports for The Lead.

UPenn must comply with federal subpoena seeking list of Jewish community members, judge rules
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Family shares their story behind the push for the Purple Alert bill

Family shares their story behind the push for the Purple Alert bill

Family shares their story behind the push for the Purple Alert bill
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

High school student spreads kindness with handwritten letters for thousands of classmates

High school student spreads kindness with handwritten letters for thousands of classmates

High school student spreads kindness with handwritten letters for thousands of classmates
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The Scripps National Spelling Bee will crown a champion in Thursday night's finals

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
Crime|Education|Health

California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds

A federal investigation accuses California's prison system of failing to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse by guards

California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?

For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air

After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Friends for life': Woman finds good Samaritan who chased off thieves and saved her stolen packages

'Friends for life': Woman finds good Samaritan who chased off thieves and saved her stolen packages

'Friends for life': Woman finds good Samaritan who chased off thieves and saved her stolen packages
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years

At least 36 children and a staff member are missing after being kidnapped by gunmen from a school in Nigeria's northeast, the third such mass school abduction since May in

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say

Police say a Minnesota man used a screwdriver to fatally stab his wife and their 7-year-old daughter at a daycare before killing himself

Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Defense in Charlie Kirk case argues shooter should not face death penalty 

The Utah man on trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk should not face the death penalty because he hit his "intended target" and did not endanger

Defense in Charlie Kirk case argues shooter should not face death penalty 
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago

The biggest obstacles to President Donald Trump’s order on vaccines may be the logistical challenges it poses for parents, health providers and drugmakers in the United States

Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
Education|US|World

Judge tosses Trump administration’s case against Harvard alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students from discrimination

Judge tosses Trump administration’s case against Harvard alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students from discrimination

Judge tosses Trump administration’s case against Harvard alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students from discrimination
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Hundreds of cyclists take over Burlington streets on Wednesday for critical mass ride honoring Shiloh Skalka

Hundreds of cyclists take over Burlington streets on Wednesday for critical mass ride honoring Shiloh Skalka

Hundreds of cyclists take over Burlington streets on Wednesday for critical mass ride honoring Shiloh Skalka
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Acton, Massachusetts, teen arraigned on murder charges in deaths of mother, younger brother

Acton, Massachusetts, teen arraigned on murder charges in deaths of mother, younger brother

Acton, Massachusetts, teen arraigned on murder charges in deaths of mother, younger brother
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims

Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims

Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims
Education|Environment|Science

Ancient forests took 100,000 years to recover from the last global warming period similar to today – Wyoming fossils reveal what happened

Understanding what happened in these forests 56 million years ago may help humanity recognize similar thresholds before we cross them again, the lead author of a new study writes.

Ancient forests took 100,000 years to recover from the last global warming period similar to today – Wyoming fossils reveal what happened
Education|Political|US|World

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University

A judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that accused Harvard University of ignoring harassment of Jewish students

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday by the Trump administration that alleged that Harvard University failed to protect Jewish and Israeli

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis

Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his influence still looms over Cuba

Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis
Business|Crime|Education|Opinion|World

How American society shields perpetrators of child sexual abuse

A community – bystanders, law enforcement, colleagues and family – is likely to deny an atrocity when acknowledging it requires action.

How American society shields perpetrators of child sexual abuse
Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

The false and the furious: We aren’t just bothered by different beliefs – we’re bothered when we think others are wrong

Differences in beliefs may not be what drives people apart. A belief that someone else is wrong may be the stronger force.

The false and the furious: We aren’t just bothered by different beliefs – we’re bothered when we think others are wrong
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?

AI agents cross company boundaries, but proof of their authority often does not. When they overstep, no single record shows what the user allowed.

An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Exploring the Moon will require rovers that can think for themselves – an upcoming NASA mission will test whether they can

NASA’s CADRE mission will test a small team of autonomous rovers that can function without constant communication with Earth.

Exploring the Moon will require rovers that can think for themselves – an upcoming NASA mission will test whether they can
Education|Opinion|Technology

‘Hello, just circling back!’ Not responding to emails is common across higher education but bad for morale

Several colleges and universities instruct students on how to navigate email communication on their campus, but more could consider the practice.

‘Hello, just circling back!’ Not responding to emails is common across higher education but bad for morale
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Wildfire-damaged historic buildings may not be as ruined as they appear, but saving them means acting fast

The damage is sometimes only centimeters deep. Three engineers explain the colors of burned masonry and other signs preservationists look for amid another destructive fire year.

Wildfire-damaged historic buildings may not be as ruined as they appear, but saving them means acting fast
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Want an extra hour in your day? Try expert practices to free up your time

Want an extra hour in your day? Try expert practices to free up your time

Want an extra hour in your day? Try expert practices to free up your time
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees' bandmate Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen's antipoverty festival

Ms. Lauryn Hill and her Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean are set to bring their pointed and political music to Global Citizen Festival this fall

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees' bandmate Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen's antipoverty festival
Crime|Education

New Colorado law inspired by Megan Trussell's case requires colleges to act within 6 hours when students go missing

New Colorado law inspired by Megan Trussell's case requires colleges to act within 6 hours when students go missing

New Colorado law inspired by Megan Trussell's case requires colleges to act within 6 hours when students go missing
Crime|Education|Environment|Political

New Colorado law expands school zones to 1,000 feet after 13-year-old was killed in crash

New Colorado law expands school zones to 1,000 feet after 13-year-old was killed in crash

New Colorado law expands school zones to 1,000 feet after 13-year-old was killed in crash
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Family files wrongful death lawsuit following Marine veteran's suicide hours after leaving Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Family files wrongful death lawsuit following Marine veteran's suicide hours after leaving Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Family files wrongful death lawsuit following Marine veteran's suicide hours after leaving Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Postal store manager says she's intercepted large shipments of cash as Buffalo Township police warn of scams

Postal store manager says she's intercepted large shipments of cash as Buffalo Township police warn of scams

Postal store manager says she's intercepted large shipments of cash as Buffalo Township police warn of scams
Education|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science

Atlanta woman shares her story of finding the perfect kidney donor match

Atlanta woman shares her story of finding the perfect kidney donor match

Atlanta woman shares her story of finding the perfect kidney donor match
Education|Health|Science

Dogs know if we’re happy, sad or scared just from our expressions, study suggests

Dogs know if we’re happy, sad or scared just from our expressions, study suggests

Dogs know if we’re happy, sad or scared just from our expressions, study suggests
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

The Lindsay Clancy trial brings maternal mental health into the spotlight

The Lindsay Clancy trial brings maternal mental health into the spotlight

The Lindsay Clancy trial brings maternal mental health into the spotlight
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports, an AP-Ipsos poll finds

A new AP-Ipsos poll finds Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, but higher-income families are more likely to participate

Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports, an AP-Ipsos poll finds
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|Technology|World

Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said on Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts it suspected were held by Australians aged under 16 since a world-first ban

Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player

A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children

A Houston-based law firm tapped to receive a $150 million federal contract to provide legal representation unaccompanied immigrant children in federal custody has dropped out

Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
Crime|Education|Political|World

Defense in Charlie Kirk's killing say shooter should not get death penalty, hit 'intended target'

Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk say he shouldn’t be eligible for the death penalty because the shooter hit the “intended target” during an event attended by thousands of people last year in Utah

Defense in Charlie Kirk's killing say shooter should not get death penalty, hit 'intended target'
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Student wounded and young suspect is in custody after shooting at Georgia high school, police say

A shooting at a Georgia high school has left one student wounded, and police say a suspect is in custody

Student wounded and young suspect is in custody after shooting at Georgia high school, police say
Americas|Crime|Education|US|World

Minnesota man kills his wife and daughter at a daycare after killing another relative

Police in Minnesota say a man who killed his wife and their 7-year-old daughter at a daycare is also suspected of killing a 78-year-old relative in a separate attack

Minnesota man kills his wife and daughter at a daycare after killing another relative
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|World

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on Sunday to raise money for those affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain

Spectators across Spain watched in wonder, some whipping off their protective glasses and rising to their feet in

Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say

3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say

3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers detain two members of the UN political mission

The United Nations says Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have detained two Afghan members of the U.N. political mission in the country

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers detain two members of the UN political mission
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Memorial grows outside Winfield home where mother, 4 children were killed

Memorial grows outside Winfield home where mother, 4 children were killed

Memorial grows outside Winfield home where mother, 4 children were killed
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Political|World

Judge Assma Ali faces threats and calls for removal over religious background

Judge Assma Ali faces threats and calls for removal over religious background

Judge Assma Ali faces threats and calls for removal over religious background
Crime|Education|World

Student shot, killed at bus stop in Gaffney, South Carolina, officials say

Student shot, killed at bus stop in Gaffney, South Carolina, officials say

Student shot, killed at bus stop in Gaffney, South Carolina, officials say
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Michigan’s local election officials are confident in voting integrity ahead of November’s midterm election

Despite their high confidence overall, almost half of surveyed election officials worried about the cost of running elections.

Michigan’s local election officials are confident in voting integrity ahead of November’s midterm election
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Beyond keeping out bugs, the screen door safeguards Americans' trust in others

The metallic screech followed by a sad excuse for a bang

Beyond keeping out bugs, the screen door safeguards Americans' trust in others
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Sports

High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet

A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice

High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet
Economy|Education|Health|World

Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, UN agency says

Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice a month as Taliban-imposed restrictions curtail their freedom of movement and

Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, UN agency says
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Will Poulter and the 'Union County' team take their addiction recovery film on an Ohio tour

English actor Will Poulter, filmmaker Adam Meeks, and counselor Annette Deao went on a road trip across Ohio promoting their indie film “Union County.”

Will Poulter and the 'Union County' team take their addiction recovery film on an Ohio tour
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers

For too many companies, the adoption of artificial intelligence has become an AI hunger game that spreads fear rather than engagement.

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers
Education|Health|Science|World

For refugees to the US, discrimination can make healthcare harder to get

Having health insurance or being eligible for care doesn’t guarantee that it is truly within reach.

For refugees to the US, discrimination can make healthcare harder to get
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Executive order on vaccines bypasses an evidence-based process that has kept kids safe

The most important thing for parents to know is that the order does not change which vaccines are available to children and is not based on any new data about vaccine safety.

Executive order on vaccines bypasses an evidence-based process that has kept kids safe
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Millions of adults in the US should be taking blood pressure-lowering medication

Millions of adults in the US should be taking blood pressure-lowering medication

Millions of adults in the US should be taking blood pressure-lowering medication
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Annual event helps metro Atlantans with disabilities lace up skates and hit the ice rink

Annual event helps metro Atlantans with disabilities lace up skates and hit the ice rink

Annual event helps metro Atlantans with disabilities lace up skates and hit the ice rink
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment

Former teacher and choir member accused of emailing bomb threat to Broward church, police say

Former teacher and choir member accused of emailing bomb threat to Broward church, police say

Former teacher and choir member accused of emailing bomb threat to Broward church, police say
Crime|Education

Western Colorado school district writes "we grieve together" after car crash that killed 5 teenagers

Western Colorado school district writes "we grieve together" after car crash that killed 5 teenagers

Western Colorado school district writes "we grieve together" after car crash that killed 5 teenagers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: "It was overwhelming"

Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: "It was overwhelming"

Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: "It was overwhelming"
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

"Jimmy Jam" saved 6 lives through organ donation and changed minds: "He's continuing life"

"Jimmy Jam" saved 6 lives through organ donation and changed minds: "He's continuing life"

"Jimmy Jam" saved 6 lives through organ donation and changed minds: "He's continuing life"
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

8-year-old reels in piranha at Ridley Park Lake in Delaware County, Pennsylvania: "It was pretty crazy"

8-year-old reels in piranha at Ridley Park Lake in Delaware County, Pennsylvania: "It was pretty crazy"

8-year-old reels in piranha at Ridley Park Lake in Delaware County, Pennsylvania: "It was pretty crazy"
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology

What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?

Meta Platforms, Google's YouTube, TikTok parent ByteDance and Snap Inc are facing thousands of lawsuits brought by states, school districts and individuals alleging they

What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?
Economy|Education|Health|Political

Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line

President Donald Trump's executive order to change the childhood vaccine schedule could endear him to some “Make America Healthy Again” voters who want more flexibility on immunization

Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line
Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Thailand tightens gun controls after deadly school shooting

Thailand tightens gun controls after deadly school shooting

Thailand tightens gun controls after deadly school shooting
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination

A group of current and former Palestinian students and staff have sued Columbia University, alleging discriminatory treatment by the school against its

Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors

Rescue crews on Tuesday dug through mountains of rubble in western Colombia, shouting for quiet

Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Doctors say Trump's vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids

Doctors worry that President Donald Trump’s new executive order on vaccines will stoke fear and confusion among parents at a time when measles is raging, immunization rates are falling and children are heading back to school

Doctors say Trump's vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|World

Global youth unemployment rises amid sluggish job creation and looming AI risk, UN labour agency says

Global youth unemployment increased in 2025 as weaker economic growth, geopolitical tensions and sluggish job creation made it harder for young people

Global youth unemployment rises amid sluggish job creation and looming AI risk, UN labour agency says
Crime|Education|Health|Political|US|World

Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released

Russia has released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment that left him near death

Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
Education|Environment|World

Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from school since 2021, UNESCO says

The Taliban have barred an estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since they regained power in Afghanistan in 2021, the United Nations Educational,

Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from school since 2021, UNESCO says
Education|Health|Political|Science

Doctors worry Trump’s executive order will steer families away from vaccines. Here’s what you need to know

Doctors worry Trump’s executive order will steer families away from vaccines. Here’s what you need to know

Doctors worry Trump’s executive order will steer families away from vaccines. Here’s what you need to know
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’

His achievements as a philanthropist are not widely known today because he did not create a grantmaking foundation that outlasted him.

A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’
Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Civil rights groups ask judge to block Trump’s new birthright citizenship order

Civil rights groups ask judge to block Trump’s new birthright citizenship order

Civil rights groups ask judge to block Trump’s new birthright citizenship order
Education|Health|Political|Science

FACT FOCUS: Trump makes false claims as he signs order urging revisions around childhood vaccines

While issuing an executive order urging states to revise childhood vaccine recommendations, President Donald Trump and others in his administration repeated several false claims about those vaccines, as well as their relationship to autism

FACT FOCUS: Trump makes false claims as he signs order urging revisions around childhood vaccines
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Parents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors

Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their role in their children’s media use.

Parents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors
Education|Environment|Political|World

2.4 million Afghan girls shut out of secondary school 5 years after Taliban takeover, UN says

A U.N. agency reports that five years after the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, around 2.4 million girls remain excluded from secondary education

2.4 million Afghan girls shut out of secondary school 5 years after Taliban takeover, UN says
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Travel|US|World

Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska

Federal investigators report that a commuter plane crash off Alaska last year, which killed all 10 people on board, involved an operator with a history of overweight flights

Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|US

Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison in landmark murder case

Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison in landmark murder case

Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison in landmark murder case
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Indiana's Curt Cignetti is 'stalking complacency' as Hoosiers get ready to begin their title defense

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says he’s “stalking complacency” as he makes sure there’s no championship hangover now that he’s orchestrated one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football history

Indiana's Curt Cignetti is 'stalking complacency' as Hoosiers get ready to begin their title defense
Crime|Education|Health|World

New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff

The New Mexico attorney general is asking a judge to prevent the state child welfare agency from removing children from the U.S., absent a court order

New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff
Crime|Education|US|World

Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison

A man who gave his troubled son the rifle he used to kill four people at a Georgia high school was sentenced on Thursday to 15 years in prison, the culmination of

Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|US

Rebuilt Little Free Library honoring 12 year old boy who died in 2017 to be unveiled

Rebuilt Little Free Library honoring 12 year old boy who died in 2017 to be unveiled

Rebuilt Little Free Library honoring 12 year old boy who died in 2017 to be unveiled
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon

One of Scouting America’s biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

After beating bone cancer, teen is fighting so other kids with limb loss can keep playing sports

After beating bone cancer, teen is fighting so other kids with limb loss can keep playing sports

After beating bone cancer, teen is fighting so other kids with limb loss can keep playing sports
Crime|Education|Health|World

Colin Gray, who gave his son the gun used in Georgia school shooting, is sentenced to 15 years

A man who gave his son the gun he used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison

Colin Gray, who gave his son the gun used in Georgia school shooting, is sentenced to 15 years
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|World

French student pleads guilty and is fined for a straw-licking stunt in Singapore

A French student has been fined in Singapore for licking a straw from a juice vending machine and putting it back in what lawyers described as a social media stunt

French student pleads guilty and is fined for a straw-licking stunt in Singapore
Education|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

‘For people to see where the food actually comes from’: Strips Chicken uses garden to connect kids with food

‘For people to see where the food actually comes from’: Strips Chicken uses garden to connect kids with food

‘For people to see where the food actually comes from’: Strips Chicken uses garden to connect kids with food
Business|Education|Finance

Americans feel the sting of high prices every day, so why does the Fed need so many ways to measure inflation?

Fresh off a divided Fed vote to hold rates, policymakers confront a deeper question: Which of conflicting inflation gauges should guide them?

Americans feel the sting of high prices every day, so why does the Fed need so many ways to measure inflation?
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

10-year-old boy drowns in New Jersey river, sister lives, and another child is missing

One child has died and another is missing after the two 10-year-olds went into a rain-swollen New Jersey river

10-year-old boy drowns in New Jersey river, sister lives, and another child is missing
Education|Sports

Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigation

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick says his program is adjusting internal duties with general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and the subject of a school investigation

Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigation
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Rooster statues take on autism awareness meaning in Ogunquit following dispute with town

Rooster statues take on autism awareness meaning in Ogunquit following dispute with town

Rooster statues take on autism awareness meaning in Ogunquit following dispute with town
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Foundation carries on teen’s legacy after battle with rare bone cancer

Foundation carries on teen’s legacy after battle with rare bone cancer

Foundation carries on teen’s legacy after battle with rare bone cancer
Economy|Education

Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream

The National Urban League's latest “State of Black America” report warns that the American Dream may be slipping away for many Black Americans

Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream
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Investigation revealed 'devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein

An investigation has turned up allegations of sexual misconduct against nearly 50 people who were formerly affiliated with a prestigious Michigan fine arts school

Investigation revealed 'devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein
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Tuskegee University's updated dress code banning bonnets and durags sparks online backlash

Tuskegee University's updated dress code banning bonnets and durags sparks online backlash

Tuskegee University's updated dress code banning bonnets and durags sparks online backlash
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New memorial in Aurora preserves history, stories of the Korean War

New memorial in Aurora preserves history, stories of the Korean War

New memorial in Aurora preserves history, stories of the Korean War
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Wildlife photographers heartbroken after young eagle hit, killed by train

Wildlife photographers heartbroken after young eagle hit, killed by train

Wildlife photographers heartbroken after young eagle hit, killed by train
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Music school teacher allegedly raped, strangled his sister-in-law in "planned, twisted attack"

Music school teacher allegedly raped, strangled his sister-in-law in "planned, twisted attack"

Music school teacher allegedly raped, strangled his sister-in-law in "planned, twisted attack"
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Owner cited after 2 dogs mauled emu to death

Owner cited after 2 dogs mauled emu to death

Owner cited after 2 dogs mauled emu to death
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10 charged in Cheltenham High School football hazing investigation; coaches accused of hiding assaults

10 charged in Cheltenham High School football hazing investigation; coaches accused of hiding assaults

10 charged in Cheltenham High School football hazing investigation; coaches accused of hiding assaults
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US

Graduation ceremony celebrates people transitioning out of homelessness in NYC

Graduation ceremony celebrates people transitioning out of homelessness in NYC

Graduation ceremony celebrates people transitioning out of homelessness in NYC
Education|Sports

Police and kids building bonds with basketball: "We get to mold them"

Police and kids building bonds with basketball: "We get to mold them"

Police and kids building bonds with basketball: "We get to mold them"
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Dirt bike riders push back against Baltimore's crackdown: "I just want peace"

Dirt bike riders push back against Baltimore's crackdown: "I just want peace"

Dirt bike riders push back against Baltimore's crackdown: "I just want peace"
Education|Science|Technology

Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop

Rather than considering how much time students spend on screens, the more useful question is whether they are asking questions and solving problems with the help of technology.

Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Not all Coloradans want to share their cities with Canada geese and their poop – a wildlife manager shares the control methods that work

Although Canada geese were not purposely reintroduced in urban areas, many have made cities their permanent homes.

Not all Coloradans want to share their cities with Canada geese and their poop – a wildlife manager shares the control methods that work
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Should you drink Philly’s tap water?

Philadelphia’s tap water meets federal drinking water standards but falls far short of public health goals when it comes to cancer-causing chemicals.

Should you drink Philly’s tap water?
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities

Disproportionate rates of preeclampsia – a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication – in immigrant populations reflect the physical toll of social and economic insecurities.

Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities
Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Florida’s proposed property tax amendment will require trade-offs – and some residents could end up with higher costs

Amendment 3 would mean most homeowners pay less in property taxes – but that may not end up significantly lowering their costs.

Florida’s proposed property tax amendment will require trade-offs – and some residents could end up with higher costs
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Argentina's growth paradox: Shale riches grow as jobs disappear elsewhere

Ramiro Ramirez, a trained mechanic, found work in just a month at Argentina's Vaca Muerta, home of one of the world's largest shale oil and gas

Argentina's growth paradox: Shale riches grow as jobs disappear elsewhere
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists

CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists

CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists
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Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount

Tetiana Lishchynska was overcome with emotion when dozens of residents in one of Kyiv's districts hardest-hit by Russian strikes gathered this month to press

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount
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Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?
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Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard

The father of a 10-year-old rescued from pounding surf off the California coast in a dramatic scene captured on video says he is beyond grateful to the teenage lifeguard who saved his son

Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
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Ex-husband of Massachusetts woman testifies about discovering she killed their 3 children

The former husband of a Massachusetts woman on trial for killing her three young children described on Wednesday the moment he returned home to find his children

Ex-husband of Massachusetts woman testifies about discovering she killed their 3 children
Economy|Education|Health

Kansas high school student urges state leaders to expand youth mental health resources

Kansas high school student urges state leaders to expand youth mental health resources

Kansas high school student urges state leaders to expand youth mental health resources
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Italy’s highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants

Italy’s highest court has ruled that children born with both Italian and another citizenship do not automatically lose their Italian citizenship if a parent naturalizes abroad

Italy’s highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants
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Tarik Skubal gets standing ovations in possible Tigers farewell, then team blows 7-0 lead

Trade deadline target Tarik Skubal and Detroit fans gave each other a warm farewell Wednesday, just in case this was the two-time Cy Young Award winner’s final appearance in a Tigers jersey

Tarik Skubal gets standing ovations in possible Tigers farewell, then team blows 7-0 lead
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Fever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm

Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were unavailable for postgame questions after the Indiana Fever's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday

Fever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm
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Pizza shop transforms patio into book haven, serving young readers

Pizza shop transforms patio into book haven, serving young readers

Pizza shop transforms patio into book haven, serving young readers
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Bacon Buddies: FFA and 4-H members introduce hogs to youth with special needs at Westfair

Bacon Buddies: FFA and 4-H members introduce hogs to youth with special needs at Westfair

Bacon Buddies: FFA and 4-H members introduce hogs to youth with special needs at Westfair
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Prison to Purpose: Claremore woman manages She Brews after 3 years behind bars

Prison to Purpose: Claremore woman manages She Brews after 3 years behind bars

Prison to Purpose: Claremore woman manages She Brews after 3 years behind bars
Education|Sports|US|World

Trump invites heroic teen lifeguard to White House after Santa Cruz rescue

Trump invites heroic teen lifeguard to White House after Santa Cruz rescue

Trump invites heroic teen lifeguard to White House after Santa Cruz rescue
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Teen flies himself to world's largest aviation gathering

Teen flies himself to world's largest aviation gathering

Teen flies himself to world's largest aviation gathering
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Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'

Stephen Colbert has received an “anti-censorship” award from the Before Columbus Foundation

Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'
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Minneapolis nightclub mass shooting victim receives devastating prognosis, mother says

Minneapolis nightclub mass shooting victim receives devastating prognosis, mother says

Minneapolis nightclub mass shooting victim receives devastating prognosis, mother says
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Survivors say North Texas sex‑trafficking indictments highlight relentless work behind the scenes

Survivors say North Texas sex‑trafficking indictments highlight relentless work behind the scenes

Survivors say North Texas sex‑trafficking indictments highlight relentless work behind the scenes
Crime|Education|Technology

Professor uses hidden word to detect AI use on midterm exam

Professor uses hidden word to detect AI use on midterm exam

Professor uses hidden word to detect AI use on midterm exam
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

'The wallet that came home': Lowell High renovation uncovers wallet lost in 1972

'The wallet that came home': Lowell High renovation uncovers wallet lost in 1972

'The wallet that came home': Lowell High renovation uncovers wallet lost in 1972
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Florida DMV denies woman a driver's license over a name mismatch that began at just 18 months old

Florida DMV denies woman a driver's license over a name mismatch that began at just 18 months old

Florida DMV denies woman a driver's license over a name mismatch that began at just 18 months old
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Pilot describes how routine flight turned into fight for survival: "A miracle"

Pilot describes how routine flight turned into fight for survival: "A miracle"

Pilot describes how routine flight turned into fight for survival: "A miracle"
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New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through

New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through

New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through
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Philadelphia streamer, activist "HMBLZAYY" completes 3,000 mile walk to California: "Why not be great?"

Philadelphia streamer, activist "HMBLZAYY" completes 3,000 mile walk to California: "Why not be great?"

Philadelphia streamer, activist "HMBLZAYY" completes 3,000 mile walk to California: "Why not be great?"
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Father upset after nonverbal son left alone in vehicle by caregiver

Father upset after nonverbal son left alone in vehicle by caregiver

Father upset after nonverbal son left alone in vehicle by caregiver