John Jennings’s new exhibition explores the worlds he built — and the Mississippi that shaped them
Past, present, and future come together at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), an arts and cultural center in downtown Meridian that honors Mississippi’s creative icons, showcases working artists, and nurtures the next...
Colombia becomes the first Latin American country to ban female genital mutilation
Colombia just prohibited female genital mutilation after approving a bill called “Girls Without Ablation.” It is a law born within the communities that needed it most.
The Administration Is Tackling African Visa Dysfunction
The State Department’s consolidation of visa offices in Africa helps to stymie one conspicuous source of illegal immigration. The post The Administration Is Tackling African Visa Dysfunction appeared first on The American Conservative .
The Tom Kean Question
Congress has a fitness problem, and Kean is just the latest example. The post The Tom Kean Question appeared first on The American Conservative .
Stop Sending Billions in U.S. Aid to Jordan
Israel isn’t the only Mideast country receiving vast sums of American tax dollars. The post Stop Sending Billions in U.S. Aid to Jordan appeared first on The American Conservative .
Candidate Q&A: State House District 28 – Anthony Nagatani
"In our district, new housing has to be built over sewer and flood infrastructure laid before statehood, so builders have to fix what's beneath, and that cost gets passed to us in higher rents."
Candidate Q&As: State House District 28 – Michael Ratcliffe
"I would introduce a bill to create the Chinatown Community Action Center which will serve as a resource for positive urban change."
Candidate Q&A: State House District 28 – Reno Abihai
"The Legislature should focus on improving the quality of debate and public review rather than limiting the number of bills introduced."
Candidate Q&A: State House District 28 – Nadia Alves
"Wildfire experts, scientists and HIEMA administrators continue to request better preparedness measures, and every year we fall short."
Candidate Q&A: State House District 28 – Ernest Caravalho
"We need to diversify our economy by supporting local agriculture, strengthening small businesses and investing in skilled trades, STEM, and renewable energy."
PHOTOS: Artist beats the heat to keep Goolrick’s mural on schedule
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris is in the home stretch on the colorful new mural covering the back of Goolrick's on the Sophia Street side.
Everyday Economics: What jobs data actually show and why Fed is changing how it talks
(The Center Square) – Last week's jobs report release was June's, and it came in soft. Payrolls rose just 57,000, against a roughly 115,000 consensus, and April and May were revised down by a combined 74,000. The three-month average pace of hiring...
China resumes US soybean purchases under trade deal with Trump, but future for farmers remains ‘daunting’
Despite China's resumption of soybean purchases from the U.S., there is still a long way to go before its purchases reach pre-trade war levels.
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer dies at 98
The Houston Republican served for three decades in Congress, rising to become chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
Parts of Fremont County evacuated as Aspen Acres fire surges to 89,000 acres
The Willow fire near Leadville grew by 900 acres overnight spurring mandatory evacuation of areas southwest of the city. Ouray 100 race canceled because of Gold Mountain fire.
Civil rights veteran the Rev. Ed King, who helped found the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, has died
The Rev. Ed King, former longtime chaplain at Tougaloo College and one of the last living founders of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, died in Jackson on Saturday.
Iran Negotiations Day 18: Khamenei’s Tehran Funeral Ceremonies Continue
State of the Union: A Financial Times poll found that 58 percent of registered U.S. voters do not consider the Iran War to have been worth the cost. The post Iran Negotiations Day 18: Khamenei’s Tehran Funeral Ceremonies Continue appeared first on...
Watchdog; Bill mandating more reporting from tax-exempt hospitals 'common sense'
(The Center Square) – Thousands of hospitals subsidized by American taxpayers could face heightened fiscal scrutiny under new legislation heading to the U.S. House floor. Currently, nonprofit hospitals must provide certain community benefits and...
Hurricane Helene relief appropriation $700M, pushes Legislature total to $2.8B
(The Center Square) – In some hamlets of the mountains, the impact of Hurricane Helene isn’t easily seen anymore. Elsewhere, the need is only in the second of as much as five years of recovery. In the state budget passed by lawmakers and sent to the...
New statewide tenant law signed; Chicago seeks to push further
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law into effect that lawmakers say intends to increase renter protections statewide. Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has his eyes set on a sweeping ordinance worrying many landlords....
Illinois Quick Hits: 179 charged in 'badgeless' federal enforcement
(The Center Square) – U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros says 179 people have been charged in a badgeless federal initiative to arrest violent offenders. Boutros said multiple agencies came together under the U.S. flag...
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Foodbank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
Agriculture appropriation $186.2M
(The Center Square) – More than $186.2 million is appropriated toward agriculture and agribusiness in North Carolina’s state budget. The General Assembly gave final votes on Thursday, sending the spending plan to the governor. The outlay for the...
Memorial service honors more than 130 lost one year ago July 4
(The Center Square) – Memorial services were held over the weekend to honor the more than 130 people who died in the historic flash flood disaster last July 4 in the Hill Country in Texas. The most perished in Kerr County, 119, where memorial...
America’s civil service protections were born from ‘Death by Lightning’ and put in jeopardy by Supreme Court
“Death by Lightning” tells the story of President James Garfield and how his assassination spurred civil service protections that have been weakened by the current Supreme Court.
Be More Like Benjamin Franklin
The Founding Father practiced a religious pluralism that sought the good of the country.
WATCH: How a steamy 4th turned into a stormy 4th
A late afternoon storm on July 4th changed some fireworks plans.
Peter Moore: Goldilocks and the 17,000 bears
Yogi, BooBoo and friends didn’t hibernate long enough in Colorado’s pathetic '25-26 winter. Now they’re awake, hungry and headed to a hot tub near you.
The Sunshine Blog: You’ll Never Believe Who’s (Finally) Riding The Rail
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
The Sunday Crossword: Fourth Of July
Here's hoping the fireworks didn't keep you up too late!
Will Caron: Some Strings Attached
Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.
It’s Time For Hawaiʻi’s Elders To Let Go
We need to rebuild the expectation that leadership includes succession.
Does The Hawaiʻi AG Have The Will Or Ability To Finish What She Started?
Managing civil litigation and negotiating settlements takes one set of skills. Successfully prosecuting a sweeping criminal corruption case takes another.
How trapshooting is teaching Colorado high schoolers gun safety
Schools in mostly rural counties are building high school shooting teams that teach kids discipline, focus, camaraderie — and most important, how to handle a gun safely
Littwin: Lessons from a crazy primary night — commies aren’t coming but grassroots are calling
Columnist Mike Littwin tallies lessons from a crazy Colorado primary night — the commies aren't coming, but the grassroots are calling.
Nicolais: From FirstBank to new bank, why I could not leave PNC fast enough
When a longtime local banking favorite, FirstBank, sold to PNC earlier this year, it began a transition so awful it chased customers like me away
Carman: Tuesday’s election outcome signals a political course correction finally may be underway
The rise of democratic socialism comes as no surprise as disgust for the billionaire class sends angry voters to the polls demanding change
WATCH: Looking to the past for lessons about the future
Bill Garner, Kerry Devine and Deuntay Diggs discuss what America's history can teach us about the challenges and opportunities ahead during the America 250 celebration at Ferry Farm in Stafford.
In “The Turn,” an unsettling dream triggers waves of rising tension
In author Rachel Feder's gothic novella, "The Turn," her first venture into fiction, threads of horror begin with the cries of a teething baby.
Rachel Feder’s “Colorado Gothic” novella drew inspiration from pandemic
Rachel Feder's "Colorado Gothic" novella "The Turn" was inspired by pandemic and her "ongoing situationship" with "Dracula" author Bram Stoker.
Poor Richard’s Books offers titles focused on the sea, nature, bees
Poor Richard's Books in Colorado Springs invites readers on a fraught sea voyage, to feel connected to nature and to get intellectually buzzed.
Online visibility becomes currency for young Cameroonians
In Cameroon, many young people combine university studies, part-time jobs, and social media content creation, turning their online presence into a valuable source of income while diversifying their earning opportunities.
Trump defies severe storms to deliver late-night ‘America 250’ speech
(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump delivered a weather-delayed speech Saturday night highlighting American exceptionalism while warning of the growing threat of rising democratic socialism and communism movements as America celebrated 250...
Congress Aims to Give Israel Leverage Over America
A new bill would integrate the U.S. and Israeli militaries. The post Congress Aims to Give Israel Leverage Over America appeared first on The American Conservative .
The 84 Club
RIP George Rowlett. The post The 84 Club appeared first on The American Conservative .
The Bubble Architect
The mastermind of the modern Federal Reserve passed away at 100. The post The Bubble Architect appeared first on The American Conservative .
PHOTOS: The 4th at Ferry Farm
History took center stage at Ferry Farm on the Fourth of July as George Washington's boyhood home hosted a celebration of America's 250th birthday.
PHOTOS: Running into the 4th
The region's celebration of America's 250th birthday began Saturday morning by honoring the sacrifices behind the nation's freedom.
In first season as FredNats skipper, O’Neill has managed just fine
Former VCU baseball coach helped guide the FredNats to first-half Carolina League crown.
PHOTOS: Fourth of July in Fredericksburg
Although heat shortened and canceled many events this year, guests still explored the Fredericksburg region early Saturday.
WATCH: President Trump's speech, fireworks for America's 250th
UPDATED: President Trump's speech was delayed until 11 p.m. EST due to weather. (The Center Square) – You can tune in live to watch President Donald Trump's speech on the 250th anniversary of American independence, scheduled at 9:45 p.m. EST on...
Press Rewind: June 29-July 4
Here's what you may have missed recently, curated by Free Press staff.
Funeral ceremonies begin for Iran's Khamenei amid fragile ceasefire
(The Center Square) – Hundreds of thousands of Iranians gathered Saturday to begin a days-long funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Large crowds converged on Tehran to pay their respects to the leader, who was killed by an airstrike on...
Q&A: State Supreme Court candidate Diaz highlights pragmatic approach to law
(The Center Square) - Washington State Court of Appeals Judge Mike Diaz says over 25 years of experience in the legal industry have prepared him to be ready for day one if elected to the state's Supreme Court. Diaz is running for Position 3, a seat...
Iran Negotiations Day 17: Throngs Turn out for Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran
State of the Union: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized what he called “the war-addicted current Israeli government,” in response to threats by Israeli lawmakers. The post Iran Negotiations Day 17: Throngs Turn out for Khamenei’s...
Two cities cancel Fourth of July parades amid record-breaking temperatures
(The Center Square) – As a record-breaking heat wave sweeps across the central and eastern United States, two cities central to American independence have canceled July 4 celebrations. Philadelphia canceled its iconic Fourth of July parade, citing...
Critics skeptical of YMCA’s diversity statement removal
(The Center Square) – Following criticism, the YMCA removed its online diversity, equity and inclusion statement that made reference to gender identity, with a parents advocacy group warning the move may not reflect a real policy change. Executive...
Ex-security officials thank Pritzker for not deploying Guard to America’s 250th
(The Center Square) – A group of 19 former national security officials signed a letter to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, thanking him for refusing to deploy Illinois National Guard troops to D.C. for the country’s 250th anniversary at the president’s...
Aspen Acres fire grows to 87,000 acres as firefighting force expands on Fourth of July holiday
The fire southwest of Pueblo is now the 8th largest fire by acreage in Colorado history. Snyder fire on Western Slope is 95% contained, as other fires see modest growth.
Biggs: H.R. 1 tax cuts to boost Arizona’s economy
(The Center Square) - Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which features tax cuts that an Arizona congressman says will mean a huge boost for the state's economy. Democrats have...
WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: America 250 celebrates civics education
(The Center Square) – As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Department of Education and a coalition of organizations launched a nationwide initiative to strengthen civics education amid concerns...
OMB says fraud losses 'in the hundreds of billions' annually
(The Center Square) – The Biden administration called the government's only estimate of annual fraud losses "not plausible." Now, the Trump administration says fraud costs taxpayers hundreds of billions annually. The U.S. Government Accountability...
National security group report questions Environmental Law Institute's China ties
(The Center Square) – A national security group wants Congress to investigate the Environmental Law Institute. The group says the nonprofit helped shape climate lawsuits against American energy companies while building close ties with organizations...
This summer’s ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf will be larger than average, but task force claims progress is being made
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects the oxygen-depleted zone in the Gulf of Mexico to be about the size of New Jersey.
Our Best Stuff From the Last 250 Years
Looking back at our yearlong series on the American experiment.
Sweet as Kickapoo Honey: Civil engineer finds harmony as a beekeeper
A civil engineer in Clinton has found an additional calling as a beekeeper with his business called Kickapoo Honey.
SOLVED: The Case of the Missing Megalodon
A short-statured human relative that lived on a lush island probably didn’t wield fire or hunt big game, but it did walk in the footsteps of dragons, according to a new study.
What the ending of the U.S.’ Temporary Protection Status could mean for Haiti
“Haiti remains gripped by armed violence [...] and a profound humanitarian crisis [and] the Supreme Court has given a green light to treat hundreds of thousands of Haitian families as disposable.”
Hate on the ballot: Transphobia and elections
Our democracies are stronger when everyone, regardless of their gender, can fully participate and assert their place in politics.
What the Court Hath Wrought | Ruminant
Happy birthday, America.
Beyond Earthly Reason in Des Moines, Iowa
On loving a place because it’s your hometown.
What We Love About America
Dispatch staffers and their favorite things about our country.
What, to an Immigrant, Is America’s 250th?
Do you have a right to love America, even if you still love other places?
Foreign Policy Restraint Is an American Promise
The national character is to work to bring our words and deeds in line. The post Foreign Policy Restraint Is an American Promise appeared first on The American Conservative .
Lose the Battle, Win the Century
Iran doesn’t have to be America’s reckoning. The post Lose the Battle, Win the Century appeared first on The American Conservative .
No safety, no way out: The Rohingya girls caught between aid cuts and child marriage in Bangladesh
Child marriage among Rohingya refugees rose 21 percent last year as education cuts deepened. Teachers report more girls leaving school for marriage, with most never returning because of family restrictions.
Virginia’s reproductive rights amendment faces legal challenges over procedural step, language
Legal challenge will be the subject of a hearing later this month, with potential implications for two other pending constitutional amendments.
Some paid the ultimate price to enact voting rights. Their survivors see America turning backward
Supreme Court rulings have put voting rights in question, and that angers and saddens family members of people who died to promote those rights.
UPDATED: Fireworks and fairs planned in nation's capital for America's 250th
(The Center Square) – The federal government has planned a day packed with events commemorating the nation's highly anticipated 250th birthday, including an address from President Donald Trump before a massive fireworks show kicks off Saturday night....
The American Creed, for All Americans
America’s ideals are the heritage of all Americans, whether we’re recent arrivals or of centuries-old lineage.
On nation’s 250th birthday, tiny Itta Bena and the Mississippi Delta provide a window into America
Educator: The history of one small Mississippi Delta town, Itta Bena, offers a window during the current 250th birthday celebration of how America has grown.
Millions under extreme heat warning for July 4th weekend
(The Center Square) – As Independence Day celebrations kick off, millions of Americans in much of the central and eastern United States are under extreme heat warnings. More than 68 million people are currently under active National Weather Service...
Michigan lawmakers OK increased student funding and investments in literacy
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan schools would receive a 2.5% increase in per-pupil funding in a $22.9 billion state education budget lawmakers...
ICE must provide bond hearings within 90 days to detainees awaiting removal decision, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals says
Immigrants arrested within the country are entitled to a bond hearing after 90 days of detention, a panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
Vindman, Spanberger secure federal Disaster Declaration for Virginia growers affected by ‘unprecedented’ spring freezes
In wake of damaged crops, 'It’s more important than ever to support local farmers.'
Mississippi firefighter suicides bring focus to mental health
Kyle Hill of the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association reported that four firefighters died by suicide in the past year, citing the emotional toll of their work.
Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Immigration rights experts worry that the recent inquiry is the latest sign Trump is interested in transferring unaccompanied minors to the state, where it is easier to quickly deport them.
After repeal of anti-gay sex law, LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face discrimination in Singapore
"Though more LGBTQ+ individuals are slowly emerging into the mainstream, prejudice and bigotry in present societal attitudes keep many LGBTQ+ individuals from coming out of the closet."
Journalist Karen Hao on Sam Altman, OpenAI & the "Quasi-Religious" Push for Artificial Intelligence
As part of our July Fourth special broadcast, we continue our extended interview with Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI . The book documents the rise of OpenAI and how the AI industry is leading to a new...
"Empire of AI": Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World
In our July Fourth special broadcast, we revisit our interview with longtime technology reporter Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI , which unveils the accruing political and economic power of artificial intelligence companies — especially Sam...
"What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?": James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass's Historic Speech
We begin our July Fourth special broadcast with the words of Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery around 1818, Douglass became a key leader of the abolitionist movement. On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Douglass gave one of his most famous...
Behind the Blog: With Blogs Like These, Who Needs a Private Jet
This week, we discuss the Supreme Court, the private jet, and AI on the TV.
Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street
The exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.
A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana
Geraldo Lunas Campos repeatedly raised concerns about his mental health before he died at Camp East Montana in West Texas. Records indicate the facility's staff failed to respond adequately.
“He Didn’t Need to Die.” How an Immigration Detention Center Repeatedly Failed to Address a Mental Health Crisis.
The post “He Didn’t Need to Die.” How an Immigration Detention Center Repeatedly Failed to Address a Mental Health Crisis. appeared first on ProPublica .
WATCH: Experience the reading of the Declaration of Independence
Readings on Saturday at 11, 1, and 3 on the steps of the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop on Caroline Street.
What the Birthright Citizenship Decisions Mean for Conservatism
Plus: How to celebrate a 250th anniversary.
Vive la France!
What else is there to say after 250 years?
What’s Going on With Wikipedia?
Critics of the crowd-sourced site point to a progressive bias on controversial topics, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Check your accounts after skimmer found on Ladysmith ATM
Caroline deputies discovered the credit card skimming device attached to an ATM at Pit Stop Exxon in Ladysmith.
Border wall through Big Bend state park in “planning stages” as updated map includes 2-mile barrier
An online map published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows plans for a wall near Big Bend Ranch State Park’s westernmost sections closest to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Conservative law firm sues Denver Public Schools over its school board voting map
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A conservative law firm is alleging that Denver Public Schools’ voting map was “drawn...
Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportation
The 2-1 ruling stems from the detention of three longtime Texas residents. The Trump administration argued they didn’t deserve a bond hearing because the government plans to deport them.
Buyouts offered to nearly a quarter of UT Tyler employees amid budget shortfall
The university in East Texas is among other state colleges facing financial strains.
Massachusetts Set to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases With DNA Evidence
The post Massachusetts Set to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases With DNA Evidence appeared first on ProPublica .
Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House to lead “election integrity” policy in Gov. Abbott’s office
The Fort Worth Republican, one of the most hardline conservatives in the Texas House, had been floated for secretary of state in unconfirmed media reports ahead of his hire by the governor.
Here’s what happened to 3 Colorado schools when state lawmakers reined in a controversial education group
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A recent law change aimed at what some Colorado lawmakers saw as a rogue school...
Buc-ee’s purchases land in Stafford County for its planned travel center
The property, located at the northwest quadrant of Interstate 95 and Courthouse Road at Exit 140, recently sold for $14.8 million.
NJ lawmakers approve extra mental health support for schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. This story was first published by the New Jersey Monitor . New Jersey lawmakers approved a plan to strengthen...
Gov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller
Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term as the state’s top financial officer. He previously primaried Abbott from the right and was among the most conservative lawmakers in Austin.
This Decatur Central teacher’s marketing class helped launch rebranded district logos
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. When the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township unveiled its rebranded...
Philadelphia audit finds school district owes former employees $2.8 million
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. The School District of Philadelphia owes $2.8 million in delayed termination payments to more than 700 former employees, according to an audit the...
Detroit school district releases 2026-27 calendar
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit district has released its 2026-27 school year calendar , with an Aug. 24 start date for students. The Detroit...
With heat wave looming, hundreds in the Fredericksburg area lack air conditioning
The highest percentage of households without any sort of cooling is found in the City of Fredericksburg.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Protect your skin this summer
Tips to prevent skin damage from prolonged sun exposure.
"The American Revolution Was Hardly an Anti-Colonial Movement": UCLA Historian Robin D. G. Kelley
Ahead of the July Fourth holiday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we speak with the acclaimed scholar Robin D. G. Kelley, who examines how Black radicals have interpreted the document throughout U.S. history in a new...
"Rule of Law vs. Rule of Billionaires": Supreme Court Says Trump Can Fire Regulators, Except at Fed
In a 6-3 ruling this week that overturned nine decades of precedent, the Supreme Court granted President Donald Trump the power to fire and replace officials at independent government agencies like the Federal Trade Commission. But in a separate 5-4...
Profiting from the Presidency: Trump and Family Rake In Billions from Crypto, Real Estate & More
New financial disclosures by President Donald Trump show that he made more than $1.4 billion from his family’s various cryptocurrency ventures last year, reaping a windfall after pulling back on regulation of the industry and promoting the United...
Headlines for July 2, 2026
Trump Defends Financial Report Showing His Personal Income Soared to $2.2 Billion in 2025, Sons of Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick Profit from U.S.-Backed Kazakhstan Mining Deal, Rights Groups Demand End to Venezuela Sanctions as Earthquake Death...
Virginia braces for dangerous heat wave ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Temperatures across much of the state are expected to climb into the upper 90s and low 100s, combined with heavy humidity.
Companies Are Throttling Employees’ AI Use Because It’s Too Expensive
Sources and leaks from Amazon, Adobe, Atlassian, Citi, and more show what is really happening with AI right now: companies are trying to rein in AI use as costs spiral out of control.
River authority’s budget woes are another blow to water-needy Corpus Christi
Cities and other water users have already paid $4.1 million to reserve water from a seawater desalination plant that is not close to construction.
Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak
Despite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form.
Vaccination rates in Texas schools have been dropping. Look up the latest vaccination rates in your district.
The Texas Tribune has created a searchable database of the latest vaccine rates for school districts and private schools and how they’ve changed in the last year.
How Google and AI Nearly Made a Seasoned Reporter Spiral
The post How Google and AI Nearly Made a Seasoned Reporter Spiral appeared first on ProPublica .
Governance or ‘into the weeds’: Local school board members learning on the job
For school board members, the balancing act between governance and operations is sometimes precarious.
I learned the feeling of statelessness in my Uyghur homeland
Feelings of statelessness happen when a people’s language, their culture, their memories, and future no longer have an equal place in the land they call home.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg SPCA talks about taking care of animals in this heat
Kathleen Becker-Daley and Von Young say animals depend on you to make wise choices for them on these super hot days,
All Colorado school districts must now have a cellphone policy. Here’s what the 20 largest adopted.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Nearly all of Colorado’s 20 largest school districts have adopted restrictions on...
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to resign at end of month
Gov. Greg Abbott chose the former GOP lawmaker for the role last year, giving him the reins of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.
What SCOTUS didn’t say about transgender athletes — and what the ruling means for schools and students
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court’s Tuesday decision on transgender sports participation in some ways simply upheld the status quo. States that prohibit...
Podcast: The AI Tokenpocalypse Is Here
How companies are burning through their AI tokens; and the fake AI-generated flowers all over Etsy, eBay, and Amazon.
Colorado receives funding to bring back the FAFSA completion tracker
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. Six months after state budget cuts left Colorado high school counselors without access to a financial...
Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Nearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.
Beyond the binary: Global traditions of gender fluidity
In this collaborative article, Global Voices dives into non-binary gender representation traditions from around the world, spanning China, South Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and more.
Scientists Asked AI to Impersonate 112 Public Figures. What Happened Next Is a ‘Dire’ Warning
Researchers discovered that people found AI impersonators to be more authentic, coherent, and relevant than the real politicians, raising alarm bells around the potential for public deception.
Memphis schools takeover blocked by judge in temporary order
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Memphis school takeover board’s authority after school officials said it could...
Stafford school board approves amended operating budget totaling $525.9M
Budget includes an additional $8.8 million in state funding.
Finding his people: Hawaii transplant builds music community one Wednesday at a time
Mark Allred draws together songwriters for a weekly session aimed at supporting each other and bringing new music into the world.
P.S. Weekly live: Student reporters reflect on covering NYC Schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. It’s a wrap on P.S. Weekly’s third season, and to cap it off, we have a special live-recorded episode from Brooklyn...
Reparations Efforts "Sweeping the Country" Despite DOJ Attack on Evanston, IL Groundbreaking Program
The Department of Justice is attempting to sabotage a reparations initiative that compensates victims of historic housing discrimination in Evanston, Illinois. For decades, Black residents of Evanston were subjected to redlining and other forms of...
Supreme Court Approves Mail-In Voting, But Trump Keeps Pushing Extremist SAVE Act Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump has received another setback in his ongoing quest to control U.S. elections. In a 5-4 split, the Supreme Court ruled that mail-in ballots do not need to be received by Election Day to be counted, as long as they were postmarked...
"We Continue to Fight": Chase Strangio on the Supreme Court's Ban on Trans Girls & Women in Sports
The Supreme Court has ruled that states can prohibit transgender student athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports teams, with the court’s conservative justices finding that such bans — currently introduced in Idaho and West Virginia — do...
"America Is a Multiracial Democracy": Supreme Court Denies Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship
“Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights — to freely participate in our political community. The Framers of the Fourteenth Amendment extended that promise to 'every free-born person in this land.' … We keep that promise today.” So...
Selling identities: The commercialization of Mayan culture
In this edition, we explore a narrative shared by Grupo Xcaret and the Gran Consejo Maya de Quintana Roo that presents Mayan symbols and identities as a trademark.
Headlines for July 1, 2026
Satellite Images Show Over 58,000 Buildings Damaged by Venezuela Earthquakes, Iran’s Top Negotiator Rules Out High-Level Talks Until U.S. Abides by MOU , Israel’s Netanyahu Visits Troops in Southern Lebanon, Says Occupation Will Continue, 22 House...
More Republicans than Democrats file for school board races in central Indiana
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. A plurality of school board candidates in central Indiana did not declare a party...
What’s next for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood? Secretary Teresa Ramos gives a sneak peak.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. The Illinois Department of Early Childhood is officially open after years of development by state and local leaders . The Wednesday...
Apple ‘Hide My Email’ Vulnerability Reveals Peoples’ Real Email Addresses
”Hide My Email users deserve to know that it may be possible for attackers to discover their hidden email addresses,” the person who reported the issue said.
Illinois opens a new agency handling services for kids under 5. Here’s what it means for families.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Illinoisans raising young children now have a one-stop shop to get assistance for most of their needs — including childcare, early...
Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race
Now permitted to spend freely in coordination with GOP candidates, national Republican committees can use their flush war chests to help candidates like Paxton close fundraising deficits.
One year after the July 4 flood, Kerr County shows signs of trauma and healing
Crider’s dance hall is back. Homes are rebuilt. Kids swim in the river. But there’s also deep grief after the river killed 119 people and traumatized more.
On the upper Texas coast, many petrochemical facilities may not be prepared for fiercer storms
Galveston County alone is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. Their level of emergency preparedness varies widely.
A Troubling Milestone: Most Supreme Court Rulings Are Secretive Votes With Little Justification
The post A Troubling Milestone: Most Supreme Court Rulings Are Secretive Votes With Little Justification appeared first on ProPublica .
The meme that became a movement: Inside India’s Cockroach Janta Party
An off-the-cuff remark in India’s highest court triggered something no one had planned for: Within days, millions of young Indians were publicly calling for changes and reforms and creating impacts.
Tennessee reading scores are up, but progress is uneven as students get older
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Nearly 45% of Tennessee third graders met or exceeded expectations on the state’s reading assessment this year, but those...
LISTEN: FXBG Rubber Ducky Derby this Saturday
A Fredericksburg tradition returns this Saturday as 2,000 rubber ducks take to the Rappahannock River.
New bill offers juvenile offenders ‘a shot at parole’ based on mitigating factors
The bill also states that inmates must be released within 30 days of being granted parole.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
Abbott previously outlined a broad regulatory framework around data centers amid backlash from rural communities around their impact on residential neighborhoods.
Chicago school board candidates won’t be removed from ballot due to ‘dual-circulation’ argument
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. A decision Tuesday by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners prevents dozens of school board candidates from being removed from the...
Supreme Court rules states can restrict transgender athletes’ sports participation in schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. States can bar transgender athletes from playing on school teams that match their gender identity, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The 6-3...
What it means when a Colorado college is designated a Basic Needs Campus or a Thriving Institution
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. Earlier this month, the Colorado Department of Higher Education announced a newly revamped Basic Needs...
Vindman introduces bipartisan legislation to address VA staffing shortages
U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-Arizona) co-sponsored the bipartisan legislation.
Why a new federal school choice program may require a massive marketing budget
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. A new federal tax credit is designed to unleash a spigot of funding for school choice,...
Art Time 4 Kids finds its next chapter close to home
Downtown business changes owners but retains the mission of nurturing a love for art in kids.
Here’s how education spending is affecting Pennsylvania’s state budget negotiations
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for their free newsletters . Gov. Josh Shapiro...
NYC budget gives every public school kindergartner $1,000 for college, restores education programs
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City public school kindergartners will automatically receive $1,000 for college expenses, up from $100, under a...
DPSCD adds five new schools to list of buildings with low enrollment, high costs
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Five new schools have been added to a list of buildings the Detroit school district is monitoring for possible...
I Have Thoughts About That Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses Ad
Meta's new Starfire AI glasses, made in partnership with Kylie Jenner, are giving me the creeps.
Why gender diversity matters in technology
In the face of widespread oppression and commodification of the global south, our hope rests on the strength of our diversity as we move together imperfectly towards our collective liberations.
County With 37 Data Centers Asks Schools to ‘Conserve Electricity’
Henrico County is a major hub for data centers in Virginia. Its officials said it expects a 25% rise in electricity costs next year, and advised workers to close the blinds and turn off their computers to make up for it.
Scammers Sell Seeds for Exotic AI-Generated Flowers That Don’t Exist
Ebay, Amazon, and Etsy are unable to stop the flood of AI-generated seed scams.
Companies Are Making Claude and Codex Talk Like Cavemen to Stop AI’s Soaring Costs
A senior OpenAI employee has contributed code to the project, simply called 'caveman.'
How I Bought a Private Jet By Selling $10 Subscriptions to 404 Media
My journey inside the world of LARPing, where hustlebros pretend to be rich for TikTok.
"Keep Supporting the Venezuelan People": Thousands Missing as Earthquake Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescue efforts in Venezuela continue as thousands of people remain missing — trapped under the rubble of flattened homes and buildings nearly a week after two back-to-back earthquakes devastated the capital, Caracas, and the nearby city of La Guaira....
Meet Aber Kawas, DSA-Backed Palestinian American Who Won New York State Senate Primary
The Democratic Socialists of America’s slate dominated the New York primaries last week, with Aber Kawas winning the Democratic nomination for a New York state Senate seat in the New York City borough of Queens with a 20-point lead against...
Virginia General Assembly approves Spanberger’s budget amendments, ending monthslong impasse
Democrats defend final spending plan while Republicans criticize drawn-out negotiations and late-session policy making.
"Merciless Indian Savages": Cherokee Podcaster on Racist Slur in the Declaration of Independence
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July Fourth, we speak to award-winning Cherokee author and journalist Rebecca Nagle about what’s missing from the conventional story of the American Revolution. “The...
Headlines for June 30, 2026
Iranian Officials Deny Trump’s Claims of High-Level Talks in Doha, Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 8, Including 2 Children, as Smotrich Calls for Gaza Settlements, Rights Group Says Israel Is Killing Palestinian Children in West Bank at Fastest Rate...
Stars, stripes and spectacle: How to spend Independence Day weekend in Fredericksburg
From rubber ducky races to re-enactments, here's what to do on the July 4th weekend.
“That Guy Is Still Out There”
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To Protect Its Drinking Water, This City Has to Appeal to the Oil Regulators That Put It at Risk
The post To Protect Its Drinking Water, This City Has to Appeal to the Oil Regulators That Put It at Risk appeared first on ProPublica .
Trump’s DOJ Said Police Reform Was “Factually Unjustified.” A New Report Shows Otherwise.
The post Trump’s DOJ Said Police Reform Was “Factually Unjustified.” A New Report Shows Otherwise. appeared first on ProPublica .
Florida Is Executing Prisoners at a Record Pace, Even as Most of the U.S. Abandons the Death Penalty
The post Florida Is Executing Prisoners at a Record Pace, Even as Most of the U.S. Abandons the Death Penalty appeared first on ProPublica .
4 numbers that show how chronic absenteeism is becoming a long-term crisis
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Chronic absenteeism rates have barely improved over the past year, signaling that school attendance problems that grew during the pandemic have...
COLUMN: A lesson — a good one! — in ships, shanties and the sea
While in Baltimore, I discovered a Fredericksburg phenomenon.
Detroit school district loses court appeal against state over paying debt with operating tax revenue
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision against the Detroit school district in its battle over...
Louisiana Supreme Court Frees Death Row Prisoner, Calling Evidence Against Him “Scientifically Indefensible”
The post Louisiana Supreme Court Frees Death Row Prisoner, Calling Evidence Against Him “Scientifically Indefensible” appeared first on ProPublica .
This Brooklyn teacher connects chemistry to the real world — and just won $25,000 for it
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Rayhan Ahmed, a Brooklyn high school chemistry and environmental science teacher, knows that the human brain is wired to...
Chicago’s school board is supposed to have a noncitizen advisory board. It still doesn’t exist.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. When state legislators created Chicago’s elected school board, they also required the city’s mayor to name a noncitizen advisory board, meant to give...
Gender-bending in Balkan history and folklore: Sworn virgins, ritual roles and women warriors in drag
In the Balkans, tradition is often deemed to be fixed and patriarchal. Yet the region’s history, folklore and popular memory contain more complicated examples of the fluidity of gender roles.
LISTEN: DIY season is here—But gas appliance installation isn’t a weekend project
Columbia Gas of Virginia recommends hiring a licensed natural gas-certified contractor, since improper installation can lead to gas leaks, carbon monoxide exposure, or fire hazards
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Fredericksburg Police Chief Betsy Mason
This month, Free Press Editor-in-Chief Joey LoMonaco sits down with Fredericksburg Police Chief Betsy Mason to discuss everything from Flock Safety cameras to a series of unsolved assaults on the Canal Path.
Tidal Says It Won’t Pay Royalties for AI-Generated Music
Spotify competitor Tidal built a reputation by collaborating with musicians and focusing on audio quality. How will it handle the era of AI-generated slop?
Inside Cannes, the Advertising Industry’s Biggest Party
Reporting from Microsoft Gardens, next to Salesforce Beach, Amazon Port, and the Canva Creative Cabana.
"Meet a Stranger": StoryCorps Facilitates Conversations Across the U.S. for 250th Anniversary
The Trump administration’s commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding have drawn criticism for their overt partisanship and conflicts of interest for the Trump family. Surveys show widespread ambivalence and lack of enthusiasm...
"America, U.S.A.": Eddie Glaude on the 250th Anniv., Race & "The Madness at the Heart of the Country"
“I do not love America, and never have, especially now.” Those are the opening words of America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries , a new book from Princeton historian Eddie Glaude. Released ahead of the 250th anniversary of the...
Headlines for June 29, 2026
Nearly 50,000 Remain Missing in Venezuela as Earthquake Rescue Efforts Pivot to Recovery, Iran Denies U.S. Claims of Upcoming Talks Following Weekend Clashes, Israel Renews Attacks on Southern Lebanon After Signing U.S.-Brokered Deal, Children Among...
Housing, groceries, and medical needs: Detroit’s Health Hubs helping to get kids to school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Upbeat on-hold music blared from Jerrica Mickens’ cellphone for nearly 50 minutes as she searched on her laptop for...
Native American Tribes Came Together to Secure Their Rights to Colorado River Water. Four States Are Stalling the Deal.
The post Native American Tribes Came Together to Secure Their Rights to Colorado River Water. Four States Are Stalling the Deal. appeared first on ProPublica .
Fortress Europe: the new pact on migration and asylum will further deteriorate chances for LGBTQ+ refugees
The main risk lies in the list of “safe third countries” — if Russian citizens pass through those countries, they could be denied refugee status and sent back.
Scientists Think They’ve Uncovered the 15-Million-Year-Old Origin of Laughter
Recordings of laughter from humans and other great apes suggest that the distinctive rhythm of "ha ha ha" emerged in a common ancestor that lived at least 15 million years ago.
Haiti’s ‘Grenadiers’ bring hope and joyful moments at World Cup 2026
”[It’s] more than a simple qualification for a football competition; it is a message for the whole world [...] Haiti is not summarised by gang violence, dirt and misery.”
When surveillance becomes part of the landscape
The advance of these technologies is not occurring as an exception. They are established silently, without public debate, without transparency and without people knowing the fate of their data
Inside two Title IX investigations in Colorado that reflect a ‘new way of doing business’ under Trump
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. An all-gender bathroom in a Denver high school was at the center of the first sex...
Trump administration gives Jeffco 10 days to change policies or risk losing federal funding
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. The Trump administration on Friday gave Jeffco Public Schools 10 days to change its...
Mamdani promised to cut wasteful education contracts. Critics say he picked the wrong one.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. After promising to eliminate wasteful Education Department contracts , Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has so far...
MSCS will pay the state oversight board’s salary. But who will fund its work?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee is bringing in a state oversight board to control Memphis school decisions . But it’s still unclear how much of...
15 candidates for 5 seats: See who’s running for school board at IPS and other Indianapolis area districts
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Update, June 26: This story was updated to reflect that Lindsey Cornett was added to...
Behind the Blog: Salesforce Beach
This week, we discuss talking aloud to computers, Cannes, and “Engineering Creativity: Guac Is Extra."
Bayer/Monsanto Wins Roundup Case as Supreme Court Blocks Suit over Link Between Herbicide & Cancer
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to restrict thousands of lawsuits claiming Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, had a duty to warn consumers about potential cancer risks from its popular weed killer Roundup. The case before the Supreme Court began in...
Supreme Court Strips Protections for Haitian & Syrian Immigrants in "Racially Inflected" Decision
Thousands of Haitians and Syrians living in the United States are newly at risk of deportation after the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Trump administration to strip them of “temporary protected status,” or TPS . The program, designed for foreign...
Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars
The death toll from twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela Wednesday night is expected to reach into the thousands as rescuers continue to search for bodies trapped in the rubble. Hospitals are rapidly reaching a breaking point, and thousands of...
In "Devastating" Immigration Ruling, Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to "Turn Back" Asylum Seekers
The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a major blow to the rights of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. The court ruled 6 to 3 along partisan lines to sanction so-called metering at the southern border, which allows...
Headlines for June 26, 2026
Over 500 Are Dead and Thousands Remain Missing Following Twin Earthquakes in Venezuela, U.N. Shipping Agency Halts Strait of Hormuz Evacuations as Projectile Strikes Cargo Ship, Israeli Airstrikes Kill 2 in Lebanon as Netanyahu Says Occupation Will...
An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price.
The post An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price. appeared first on ProPublica .
Oregon Leaders Are Trying to Save the Deschutes River. Here’s Why That’s So Hard.
The post Oregon Leaders Are Trying to Save the Deschutes River. Here’s Why That’s So Hard. appeared first on ProPublica .
Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero to school board: ‘I can no longer ignore these concerns’
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A day before Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero told the school board that he had...
Indianapolis Public Schools board taps Chris Bultman to represent District 4
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Chris Bultman will be the newest member of the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of...
IPS school board approves Cold Spring School’s bid to be an innovation charter school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. The Indianapolis Public Schools board reversed its decision from last year and...
Education Department officials deny doing an end run around Congress
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Parceling out key Education Department functions to other agencies does not represent an end run around Congress, top officials said Thursday,...
Hochul delays plan to tighten childcare voucher rules, averting shockwaves for thousands of NYC families
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Gov. Kathy Hochul is delaying a plan that would have caused major disruptions to tens of thousands of New York City...
Delays in ramping up work on Chicago’s Black Student Success Plan frustrate some advocates
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Coretta Shane, the mom of a Chicago seventh-grader, applied earlier this year to serve on a new committee that would help steer the...
Chicago school board adopts legislative agenda calling for more funding — after state lawmakers adjourn
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. The Chicago Board of Education unanimously passed a legislative agenda Thursday that calls for more state funding and a millionaire’s tax — even though...
Does teacher merit pay work? Programs in South Carolina and Texas show results
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. Performance pay is a fraught topic among teachers. Many are dubious about competing...
Find out how much Colorado college tuition and fees have increased over the years
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. The cost of tuition and fees at a Colorado public university has increased nearly 125% since the Great...
Half of Philadelphia’s high school graduates opt out of college. Can pre-apprenticeships help them find jobs?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. In a rehabbed shipping container in West Philadelphia, Nakiah Walker leaned over her friend’s Chromebook to take a peek at logo ideas. Walker, 20,...
"How to Think About AI": Cory Doctorow on Big Tech, Understanding AI, Labor Automation & More
Democracy Now! speaks with science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow about AI and his latest book, The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI: How to Think About Artificial Intelligence — Before It’s Too Late . Doctorow comments...
Prairieland Nine: Texas ICE Protesters Get Up to 100 Years in Prison as Trump Targets Anti-Fascists
A group of anti- ICE protesters in Texas were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in jail on Tuesday, after federal prosecutors accused them of being an “antifa terror cell.” The activists attended a protest outside the Prairieland ICE jail in Alvarado,...
"Utter Devastation": Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes
Thousands are feared dead in Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state...
Headlines for June 25, 2026
Thousands Feared Dead After Twin Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, White House Requests $87.6 Billion in Supplemental Funds, Mostly for Iran War, Israel Kills Two in Southern Lebanon, Straining U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, Drone Kills 12-Year-Old in Gaza as U.N....
Carbon Captured
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Why Carbon Capture Can’t Conceivably Solve Climate Change
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Beyond Denial: How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study
The post Beyond Denial: How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study appeared first on ProPublica .
Court Inquiry Denounces “Disturbing Pattern” of Violations at Arizona’s Largest Sheriff’s Office
The post Court Inquiry Denounces “Disturbing Pattern” of Violations at Arizona’s Largest Sheriff’s Office appeared first on ProPublica .
Most kindergartners who start school behind never reach proficiency: study
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Just 1 in 10 kindergartners who start school at the bottom of their class in reading and math skills is proficient by third grade. This finding...
IPS school board interviews 2 applicants for District 4 vacancy
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. In public interviews, two applicants to be the next member of the Indianapolis Public...
Detroit teachers’ union approves tentative 2-year contract with school district
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit teachers union voted to approve a tentative agreement with the school district that would give new bonuses to...
Another defection hits group that launched ‘Colorado’s first public Christian school’
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A controversial public education co-op that spearheaded a “public Christian school” in...
NYC delays school AI guidance after backlash
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City education officials are hitting pause on releasing comprehensive artificial intelligence guidelines after...
After a year of controversy, the leader of a shuttered ‘public Christian school’ is pitching a new venture
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Just weeks after the permanent closure of a controversial “public Christian school” in...
Memphis students improve on state reading tests but struggle in math
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis students continue to improve on state reading tests, but struggle to achieve proficiency in math — especially in...
Most high schoolers no longer need to pass Regents to graduate. Schools are in the dark on what’s next.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. By next fall, the majority of students in New York high schools will not be required to pass the state’s Regents exams to...
Marion County school board elections: Tell us what you want to know
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. The 2026 elections could be critical for school districts across the Indianapolis...
List: See which Colorado colleges offer guaranteed admission to some high school graduates
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A growing number of Colorado colleges and universities are making pacts with school...
"Second Nature": Elliot Page on New Film Exploring Animal World Beyond the Binary
A new documentary explores a growing body of scientific research documenting the wide range of gender and sexual diversity found in the animal kingdom, from pregnant male seahorses to matriarchal monkey troops. Second Nature , directed by queer...
Seismic Shift: DSA and Mamdani-Backed Pro-Palestine Democrats Sweep New York Primaries
Mayor Zohran Mamdani may be the new kingmaker of New York City politics. In a sweeping affirmation of his affordability-focused agenda, all three congressional candidates endorsed by Mamdani in a set of contested Democratic primary elections declared...
"Babies, Not Bombs": DSA's Darializa Avila Chevalier Beats 5-Term Rep. Espaillat. 1st Post-Win Intvw.
A wave of progressive candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won big in New York last night. DSA members Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated two Democratic Party...
Headlines for June 24, 2026
Mamdani-Endorsed Progressives Sweep New York House Primaries, Congress Directs Trump to End U.S. War on Iran, France Experiences Hottest Day on Record as U.N. Warns of More Frequent Climate Disasters, Anti- ICE Protesters Sentenced to Decades in...
Missouri’s Governor Is Opposed to Out-Of-State Funding, but Not for His Own Ballot Measure
The post Missouri’s Governor Is Opposed to Out-Of-State Funding, but Not for His Own Ballot Measure appeared first on ProPublica .
As the fight over the Memphis schools takeover looms, these parents say they’re hopeful for change
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. On a rainy Saturday, dozens of parents wearing white T-shirts that said “Save the children” in bright orange letters met...
Newark Public Schools schedules graduations at same time, forcing parents to make an impossible decision
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Danielle Rose sat in her home on Monday night trying to figure out how to be in two places at once. Her son’s eighth...
Jury Finds Home Financing Scheme That Targeted Muslims in Minnesota Violated State Law
The post Jury Finds Home Financing Scheme That Targeted Muslims in Minnesota Violated State Law appeared first on ProPublica .
Only 8% of Philly voters say public education is headed in the right direction
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. Only 8% of Philadelphia voters think that public education is headed in the right direction according to a new poll released this week. The...
Do You Administer SNAP or Medicaid Benefits? Help ProPublica Report on America’s Safety Net.
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Have Your SNAP Benefits Ever Been Stolen? Help ProPublica Investigate.
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How should Michigan’s next governor improve education? We want to hear from you.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Education has become a critical issue in the race for Michigan’s next governor, an election that will determine who has the...
"MAGA Inc.": CorpWatch on Trump's World of Tech Titans, Crypto Czars & Prison Profiteers
A new report by CorpWatch titled ” MAGA Inc.” reveals which allies of President Trump are profiting off of the administration’s policies. Pratap Chatterjee, executive director of CorpWatch, says that prison companies and Big Tech companies have...
DSA vs. Establishment: New York Primary Tests Growing Antiwar Split in Democratic Party
Today is Election Day in New York, with a number of primary challengers hoping to unseat Democratic establishment politicians. The Democratic Socialists of America ( DSA ) have a packed slate of 10 candidates across congressional, state Assembly and...
Remembering Mona Khalil, Beloved Lebanese Sea Turtle Conservationist Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Acclaimed conservationist Mona Khalil was killed by an Israeli strike on her beachside home in the village of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon. The 76-year-old spent more than 25 years working to protect endangered sea turtles, and her work helped...
Remembering Ahmed Wishah, the Latest Palestinian Journalist Killed by Israel in Gaza
Israel is continuing to attack Gaza despite the so-called ceasefire. Israeli strikes killed Ahmed Wishah, a cameraman with Al Jazeera, and at least six people, including two children, on Saturday. Wishah’s brother Mohammed, who also worked for Al...
Headlines for June 23, 2026
Top Negotiator Says Iran Will Permanently Manage Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion in Additional Iran War Funding, Israeli Forces Kill 2 In Lebanon After Iran Warns Continued Attacks Could Scuttle Ceasefire, U.N. Commission of Inquiry...
New Jersey invests record money in preschool, but serving multilingual learners is another story
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Peter Rosario has spent years watching his teachers help Spanish-speaking preschoolers sound out English words at La...
Blending algebra and geometry: An approach to high school math slowly gains favor
This story about integrated math was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter . In James Bell’s math class at Chapman High...
Non-college career pathways have a math problem
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. For much of the last few decades, some young people have heard a simple mantra:...
Indianapolis voters will consider a tax increase for the city’s schools this fall
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Indianapolis voters will decide whether to approve a tax increase this fall to...
NYC’s $1.9 billion dilemma: How long can schools be ‘held harmless’ for enrollment losses?
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City is spending nearly $290 million next year to prevent budget cuts at schools that have lost or are projected...
A network of public microschools wants to expand across Indiana. Is it collaborating or competing?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Jen Shipley would have never considered public school for her rising third grader,...
Why more Chicago schools lean on dollars they raise independently amid budget crunch
.republish-link {display:none !important;} Data analysis by Thomas Wilburn This story was created in collaboration with the Chicago Tribune . Editor’s note: Please do not republish. Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up...
Feds open new investigations into transgender athletes in three Michigan school districts
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The U.S. Department of Education says Title IX investigations have been opened into three additional Michigan school...
Memphis-Shelby County Schools sue Tennessee over state takeover
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County school leaders are suing top Tennessee Republicans in an effort to stop a new takeover law from...
The other champions at the Knicks parade: NYC public school student basketball players
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. As the New York Knicks marched through lower Manhattan Thursday morning with hundreds of thousands of fans cheering their...
Allegations against Kamar Samuels highlight widespread dysfunction in NYC’s school contract system
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. On the campaign trail, Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to reduce fraud and waste in Education Department contracts, which...
Former Memphis-Shelby County school board chair will lead new oversight board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Former Memphis-Shelby County school board chair Billy Orgel will chair the new Memphis schools oversight board as it...
Teenagers took over Philadelphia city government for a day. Here’s how it went.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. Kailey Reinboth has won and lost many elections. In fact, her political resume is stacked — and she hasn’t even gone to college yet. Through...
The rhetoric and reality of ‘returning education to the states’
The Trump administration’s big idea for American education is to “return” it to the states. In practice, though, these efforts have been limited and contradictory — limited because there’s not all that much to return and contradicted by the...
Samuels turns to local communities for advice on making NYC schools safe, rigorous, and integrated
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Since taking office in January, schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has repeated a refrain that he wants the nation’s...
Research on AI tutoring ran into a problem: Most students wouldn’t use it
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. A group of Stanford University researchers started with one question: Could a human tutor providing motivation and support get students to spend...
Linda McMahon says she heard parents. Parents say special education changes show she didn’t listen.
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon had a message for parents of students with disabilities on Tuesday as she announced seismic shifts to federal...
Detroit school board adopts $1.1 billion budget that prioritizes security, reducing chronic absenteeism
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit district school board voted Tuesday night to adopt a $1.1 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year that...
Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. An Illinois congressman is seeking to expand support for immigrant students in schools — a move that builds on protections state...
Teachers unions sue to block Success Academy from transferring charter to Eva Moskowitz’s husband
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Teachers union officials filed a lawsuit this week to block Success Academy, New York City’s largest charter network,...
Former Teacher of the Year tapped for Memphis schools takeover board ahead of first meeting
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Former Tennessee Teacher of the Year Karen Vogelsang was appointed Tuesday to the final seat on the incoming Memphis...
IPS seeks applicants to fill vacant District 4 school board seat
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Applications are open to fill a vacancy on the Indianapolis Public Schools Board,...
NYC to overhaul attendance rules, requiring a ‘school avoidance liaison’ at every school
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. To address New York City’s stubbornly high rates of chronic absenteeism, the Education Department is proposing to...
Education Department dismantling continues: special ed oversight to HHS, civil rights to Justice
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. The U.S. Department of Justice is taking over aspects of civil rights enforcement in schools, while oversight of special education is moving to...
Indiana wins federal education funding waiver from Trump administration
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. The Trump administration is giving Indiana new flexibility in how it spends some of...
What’s in store for the Memphis school takeover? Houston’s timeline offers clues.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Two weeks after Texas took over the Houston school district, newly selected Superintendent Mike Miles announced his plans...
Students are often told to go to college. What if they need ‘career navigation’ first?
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. What should come first for students: concrete plans for college or concrete plans for career? Finding the best answer to that question is part of...
What will school look like in a post-Regents world? Officials tease a ‘competency-based’ approach.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. For years, New York officials have been talking about what it should take to earn a high school diploma as the state...
Colorado may tighten the rules for specialized facility schools serving students with intense needs
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. The state board that oversees publicly funded Colorado schools for students with...
As demolition nears, protective barriers at Detroit’s Cooley High vandalized
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Detroit’s public school district is stepping up security at soon-to-be demolished Cooley High School after weekend vandals...
Why this Indianapolis-area district is changing the start and end times for school days
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. When students in Decatur Township head back to class this August, they’ll start and...
Knicks ticker-tape parade is on a school day — and conflicts with Regents exams. Some families are angry.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. The New York Knicks’ victory this weekend over the San Antonio Spurs, cementing their first NBA championship since 1973 ,...
District says 61 boys the Trump administration found on girls’ sports rosters were mascots, managers
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. When the federal education department announced in March that Jeffco Public Schools...
In this fall’s Chicago school board elections, many voters may only have one candidate to choose from
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Subscribe here for Board Rule. For three decades, Chicago voters have not had a direct say in who represents them on the city’s Board of...
Where is screwworm in Texas? Track cases here.
The New World screwworm poses a multibillion-dollar threat to the state’s cattle industry. We’re keeping track of where these cases are reported.
Voter guide: Where the 2026 Colorado Republican Party gubernatorial candidates stand on education
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Where do Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues? Chalkbeat...
Voter guide: Where the 2026 Colorado Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates stand on education
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Where do Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues? Chalkbeat...
Community voices concern, support for Cooley demolition in public meeting
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. A week after facing backlash from alumni and community members over the upcoming demolition of the historic Cooley High...
Teacher merit pay in Indianapolis charter schools gets millions in new aid from philanthropies
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Courtney Buuck thought there was some kind of mistake. When she learned that she...
Treasury Department preview of tax credit scholarship rules suggests limited role for states
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. States most likely will not be able to place additional requirements or guardrails on scholarship groups funded through the new federal tax...
Tighter rules, more oversight now govern homeschool enrichment in Colorado
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. No ski passes, soccer club fees, or museum memberships. These are just a few of the...
Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero is a candidate for the top schools job in Miami
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero is a candidate for the top job in...
Federal lawsuit over Tennessee religious charter school ban will move forward
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. A Tennessee lawsuit challenging the Knox County Board of Education over the state’s religious charter school ban is...
Free housing for educators and an early childhood program in a transit center mark new Michigan innovations
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. After five years of living paycheck to paycheck, Haylee Fettes is getting something most early childhood educators could...
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