Anti-Zionism: An Anti-Jewish History
Benjamin Moser sets out to sever the Jewish connection to Israel. Instead, he affirms it.
The Doors to American Higher Education Are Closing
The Trump administration’s visa restrictions have made a coveted place at a U.S. university unattainable for certain foreign students.
The Greenland Deal Is Good, Actually
Despite the president’s counterproductive bluster, the new agreement is better than the 1951 accord that preceded it.
If Trump Had Been More Like Massie, He Might Be Winning the Midterms
On many issues, the Kentucky congressman stuck with the position that ultimately proved more popular. The post If Trump Had Been More Like Massie, He Might Be Winning the Midterms appeared first on The American Conservative .
Yes, the Iran War Has Destroyed Trump’s Presidency
But the devil is in the details. The post Yes, the Iran War Has Destroyed Trump’s Presidency appeared first on The American Conservative .
In the UK, the Charlies Fight While the Commonwealth Schemes for Their Money
While the upper classes bicker, former colonies are preparing a great shakedown. The post In the UK, the Charlies Fight While the Commonwealth Schemes for Their Money appeared first on The American Conservative .
Jury clears 1 former Capitol Police officer in a 2022 killing. AG’s office drops case against the other when jury couldn’t reach a verdict
After nearly five hours of deliberation, a Hinds County jury deadlocked on whether to convict Michael Lamar Rhinewalt, who fired the fatal shot, but acquitted Steven Frederick Jr., who also shot his gun.
Seattle seeks local roots for next police chief despite state residency law
(The Center Square) - Seattle’s next police chief will likely already have a Seattle connection or be quickly willing to establish one, said Alison Holcomb, the mayor’s public safety director. “I do believe it’s going to be a major factor that either...
Nevadans to decide on voter ID requirement
(The Center Square) - Voter ID requirements are back on the ballot in Nevada this November. The voter ID measure was previously approved 73% to 27% in 2024, but because it's a constitutional amendment, voters will have to pass it one more time this...
Republican legislators push back on Bay-Delta Water Plan
(The Center Square) – Republican politicians are pushing back on a draft of California’s Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan , citing taxpayer concerns and an abstract regulatory framework. The plan concerns the state’s San Francisco...
Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax as prices remain above $4 a gallon
(The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state's diesel and fuel taxes beginning Tuesday as the average cost for a regular gallon of gasoline reached $4.19 on Monday. “Over the past several years, with the help of our partners in...
Board presses for a recommendation on Canton charter school’s fate
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board wants to vote in October on whether SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton can keep its charter.
School arts bill signed while lawsuit proceeds against LAUSD
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation giving California school districts greater flexibility in how they spend voter-approved arts and music education funding, though the measure arrives against a backdrop of a high-stakes...
Muslim man sentenced in the US on terrorism charges, supporting ISIS
(The Center Square) – Another Muslim man in the U.S. has been sentenced on terrorism charges, including providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Ahmad Khalil Elshazly,...
Economists say Los Angeles needs more money for Olympics
(The Center Square) – Organizers of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles aren’t getting enough money from the state or federal government, which could mean traffic congestion and snarls disrupting the city's life and commerce, according to economists who...
Importing the Third World
Why the government is paying for Trump campaign ads.
No national truckers’ strike Thursday
(The Center Square) – While there’s no denying diesel fuel prices are hammering away at the nation’s trucking industry, rumors of a strike coinciding with the first of the month have no legitimacy. In fact, it would serve only to multiply the pain in...
Industry, advocates split over FTC's personalized pricing proposal
(The Center Square) – The Federal Trade Commission's proposed enforcement policy statement on personalized pricing drew nearly 3,700 public comments before its docket closed Sept. 25, with retail and tech industry groups raising concerns about a...
Abbott issues disaster declaration for diesel fuel crisis, waives restrictions
(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a statewide disaster proclamation certifying a diesel fuel shortage. The shortage “poses an imminent threat or occurrence of harm to the public health and safety in Texas,” he said in the...
Election 2026: Lawmen say Cooper policies ‘handcuff the cops,’ uncuff criminals
(The Center Square) – Five weeks away from Election Day and just more than three into a 61-day window of ballots being cast, the Senate Leadership Fund in a new ad campaign says law enforcement backs Republican Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy...
Fredericksburg Planning Commission asks staff to look at residential parking minimums
Attracting new forms of housing may require rethinking parking requirements.
Washington seeks federal disaster funds as wildfire damage tops $188 million
(The Center Square) - Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is asking President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration for Eastern Washington wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes, displaced thousands of residents and caused more than $188...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 3b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 3a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 2b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 2a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Lee says he won't intervene in execution of Christa Pike
(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Monday he will not intervene in Wednesday's execution of Christa Gail Pike. Pike, now 50, was convicted of killing 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville when Pike was just 18. Her attorneys asked...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 1b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
DeSantis criticizes AI’s role in rising healthcare costs
(The Center Square) – Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized higher health insurance premiums Monday that are being driven by the use of AI tools in healthcare. The governor’s comments came in response to a recent analysis of artificial intelligence tools used...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 1a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La contienda por la presidencia
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Walmart vows no personalized pricing as FTC weighs disclosure policy
(The Center Square) – Shoppers can be charged different prices for the same groceries, rides and rooms based on personal data, a practice drawing scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers, and now prompting a response from major retailers. Consumer...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 4a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 4b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 5a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 5b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Morgan Stanley gets millions in taxpayer money to expand in Texas
(The Center Square) – Multi-billion-dollar and trillion-dollar companies continue to receive taxpayer funds to expand operations in Texas. The latest is Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc., which has a $314 billion market cap valuation, as of Sept....
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 6a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 6b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 7a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 7b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 8b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 8a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 9a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 9b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Philadelphia expands program that flags students who witness violence outside school for more support
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The School District of Philadelphia and the...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 10a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 10b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Election 2026: Board’s executive director welcomes ruling of high court
(The Center Square) – Checking citizenship through the federal SAVE database has been welcomed by the executive director of the State Board of Elections in North Carolina. The Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6-3 to lift restrictions tied to the...
Louisiana has no records backing $100M voting-machine estimate
(The Center Square) − Louisiana election officials have told lawmakers that replacing the state's aging voting machines will cost about $100 million, but the Secretary of State's Office says it has no records showing how that estimate was developed....
Manufacturers oppose Chicago heat protection ordinance
(The Center Square) – A Chicago alderwoman says she will not give up the fight for workplace heat protection mandates on employers, despite opposition from Illinois manufacturers who say the measure would make it more difficult to do business in the...
New York's 'union protection act' challenged in court
(The Center Square) — A controversial New York law that would allow organized labor to take legal action against groups that discourage union membership has drawn a legal challenge. The lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court Albany by the...
Iran War Day 213: U.S.-Iran Talks Reportedly Continuing as White House Touts Progress of ‘Economic Outcast’
State of the Union: The UK continued to investigate a possible terror plot against an airbase used for Iran operations. The post Iran War Day 213: U.S.-Iran Talks Reportedly Continuing as White House Touts Progress of ‘Economic Outcast’ appeared...
$5 million bond set for 3rd suspect in Tasia Fortune killing, as Jackson police say more arrests may come
A third suspect in the killing of Tasia Fortune made his first court appearance Monday. A judge ordered Eric Derrell Clark, 45, held on $5 million bond.
Colorado fires back at Nebraska over water case at Supreme Court
It’s actually Nebraskans who are stealing too much from the South Platte River system, attorney general says in setup for justices’ decision
FBI Hackers Say They Won’t Publish Massive Trove of FBI Employee Data
ShinyHunters, the group that stole data on “all FBI employees” including addresses and details on their spouses, told 404 Media on Monday “Since the very beginning we had made our decision that we would never publish this data. We have never intended...
Trump’s Pander Diplomacy
At the White House Summit, Xi played Trump for a fool. It didn’t take much. The post Trump’s Pander Diplomacy appeared first on The American Prospect .
Recent ICE arrests near schools and bus stops disrupt attendance and anger Democrats
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A father arrested near his 6-year-old son’s bus...
When telcos shut down the internet, they shut down protests for the government
Room to protest is narrowing in Africa, as governments lean on arrests, curfews, and internet blackouts to blunt dissent. When the streets become too dangerous, dissent often migrates online.
First Virginia food insecurity survey finds that hunger is ‘an urgent and growing threat’
Forty percent of families in the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank’s service area were “food insecure” this year.
New York Can’t Take Growth for Granted
Edward Glaeser on upward mobility, rent control, and the policies that threaten the city’s economic dynamism.
Mississippi’s right to contraception must be protected, lawmakers write
Lawmakers advocate for legislation to protect Mississippians’ ability to obtain contraception, as well as healthcare providers’ ability to provide it. It would not dictate anyone’s choices.
Can Mississippi State turn the Tide? In this case, both the tide of history and the Crimson one
Mississippi State and Alabama first played each other in football in 1898. During their series, State has won only 17 of the 108 games.
Founders Town Hall: Handicapping the Midterms
Join Steve and Jonah Tuesday night at 8 p.m. ET.
The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting
The post The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting appeared first on ProPublica .
Hinds County supervisors boost long-underfunded public defender’s budget by $600K, marking one of the largest investments in the last decade
The historic budget boost for the Hinds County Public Defenders Office still isn’t enough to put it in line with a state law requiring equal funding with prosecutors
Bye-bye, Birdie: The Calypso King of the World dies at 91
“What does it mean to be King in a country of reverence sometimes to nothing and other times to everything? It means you dare to be yourself.”
On the Agenda, Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Could disaster recovery include protecting women from domestic abuse and exploitation?
Proposed legislation would strengthen FEMA’s response to gender-based violence, an issue advocates say is often overlooked after natural disasters.
U.S., China Strike New Trade Deal
State of the Union: The $60 billion deal follows close on the announcement of a trade-war truce extension. The post U.S., China Strike New Trade Deal appeared first on The American Conservative .
The End of Privacy Is Here (with Kashmir Hill)
Facial recognition is everywhere now. Soon it's going to be right in your face, too.
Humans Are Reading Copilot Prompts — And They're Horrified
Human contractors are reviewing Copilot users’ prompts and uploaded images, according to internal documents obtained by 404 Media. The contractors are also bombarded with users’ requests for sexual AI images.
Unstatesmanlike Statesmen
Benjamin Netanyahu in New York and Donald Trump with Xi Jinping both forgot that a leader represents his country, not himself.
"Valley of Death": Sharon Weinberger on Big Tech, AI Warfare & the CIA's Secret Backing of Steve Jobs
Longtime national security reporter Sharon Weinberger’s new book, Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War , follows the rise of the military-industrial complex in Silicon Valley, where defense technology companies, like Palantir,...
"Britain's Gaza Secrets Exposed": How U.K. Downplayed Israeli Crimes to Keep Selling Weapons
A new documentary titled Britain’s Gaza Secrets Exposed reveals new details about the U.K. government’s internal response to alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Presented by journalist Ramita Navai and produced by Ben De Pear for Channel 4’s...
Is Poverty Relative?
Indigence stands at a record low, inequality at a historic high. Which matters more?
Forcible Eviction of 87-Year-Old Madrid Woman Sparks Protest Encampment over Spain's Housing Crisis
The eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal Martín in Madrid, after an investment fund bought her apartment building and more than tripled her rent, has become a symbol of Spain’s rising cost of living and sparked nationwide protests against...
Headlines for September 28, 2026
Five Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near British Base Used by U.S. in Iran War, Trump Asked Chinese President Xi Jinping If He Would Like to Buy American-Made Weapons, White House Blocks CNN from Air Force One, OpenAI’s Artificial...
Biz Beat Banter: Frank Mueller
This week, Bill sits down with Kaeser Compressors President Frank Mueller to discuss his life and career, which has taken him all over the world.
Biz Beat Clips: Mary Washington Healthcare’s new education building
This week on Biz Beat Clips, we take you inside the new conference and medical-training facility that Mary Washington Healthcare is building across from Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.
How Chicago school board incumbents voted on key issues
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. One-third of the candidates running for Chicago’s school board elections this fall have an advantage over their competitors: They’re already in the seat...
Israel’s Tight Race, One Month Out
Plus: a nor’easter lashes New York and New Jersey, British police arrest five men near an air base used by U.S. bombers, and an Indian monkey badly needs a drink.
The Troubles With the H-1B Program
Concrete Evidence
“Secondary Traumatic Stress” Goes Too Far
Where does the chain stop?
Western Colorado coal mine violates methane caps nearly 4 times over, state says
Alleged breaches at West Elk mine are so “wild” they should trigger Clean Air Act mandates to change mine operations and equipment, environmental groups say
Colorado targets cuts to addiction recovery coaches as Medicaid spending jumps 286%
Lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation to pay for peer counseling addiction services in 2021. The cost of the program rapidly exploded.
Colorado says goodbye to a “doozy” of a water year with more moisture in the forecast
The last 12 months were the hottest on record and sixth driest in Colorado. Will the state have an epic winter?
Arizona Lawmaker Proposes More Federal Support for English Fluency Services
The post Arizona Lawmaker Proposes More Federal Support for English Fluency Services appeared first on ProPublica .
Area roadwork this week
For updated information, check 511 Virginia.
Socialist in Seattle
A year after her election, Mayor Katie Wilson wants to upgrade housing and transit in the Emerald City. But moderate councilors and divisions within her own base are undermining her. The post Socialist in Seattle appeared first on The American...
The House Districts Where Democrats Are Still Fighting Each Other
California’s Democrat-on-Democrat races mirror left-vs.-center primary battles we’ve seen across the country. The post The House Districts Where Democrats Are Still Fighting Each Other appeared first on The American Prospect .
Two Years After Hurricane Helene, People Are Still Allowed to Live in Harm’s Way
The post Two Years After Hurricane Helene, People Are Still Allowed to Live in Harm’s Way appeared first on ProPublica .
Why Is New York Dumping Its High School Exit Exam?
Eliminating the Regents requirement for graduation will harm students and weaken accountability for schools.
Inside Israel’s War Room | Interview: Elliot Kaufman and Yonah Jeremy Bob
They wrote the book they wanted to write, nerds.
After five years of war, how do Ukrainian small businesses survive?
In this interview, writer and journalist Victoria Belim-Frolova shares her observations about Russia’s war on Ukraine and how it forces “a constant process of adaptation,” especially in women-led small businesses.
The Bosnian War and Negative Peace
What three recent deaths teach us about labels and hatred.
Florence Allen Was More Than a First
The first female judge in America was impressive for reasons beyond her sex.
This Quiet Change to Immigration Policy Is a Big Deal
Reinvigorating the public charge doctrine could have far-reaching effects. The post This Quiet Change to Immigration Policy Is a Big Deal appeared first on The American Conservative .
Democracy Is Coming to Venezuela—Eventually
The U.S. is starting to lay the foundations for a democratic transition. The post Democracy Is Coming to Venezuela—Eventually appeared first on The American Conservative .
The Mysteries of Butler
A new book examines the assassination attempt that changed the course of our recent history The post The Mysteries of Butler appeared first on The American Conservative .
Lumpen Radio: ‘Round the Board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. https://www.mixcloud.com/lumpenradio/playlists/round-the-board/
Beyond protest: Mob violence and the struggle for institutional response in Bangladesh
Mob violence is rising in Bangladesh as unchecked impunity, weak law enforcement, and social media instigations drive lethal crowd attacks, challenging institutional responses, justice delivery, and overall state accountability.
Iran War Day 212: Trump Says Negotiations to Continue This Week
State of the Union: The president said Saturday that he had rejected a one-week ceasefire proposal. The post Iran War Day 212: Trump Says Negotiations to Continue This Week appeared first on The American Conservative .
Seattle’s Grocery Store Debacle
City government is subsidizing independent food stores while big grocers flee crime-plagued neighborhoods.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Foodbank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
‘We cannot take it anymore’: Haiti’s informal vendors protest over gang warfare
From early August and continuing through September, dozens of informal vendors who used to ply their trade have been protesting in the hope of getting the Haitian government’s support.
WATCH: Landscape improvements begin this week at Mary Washington monument site
After years of planning and fundraising, Washington Heritage Museums will break ground this Tuesday.
Politicians’ superpower might allow them to avoid blame for rising healthcare costs
Politicians' superpower is that we, members of the voting public, often do not understand how elected officials' actions can impact issues such as healthcare costs.
PHOTOS: Another milestone at Rappahannock Education Farm
90,000 pounds donated this year!
Mahjong, the 150-year-old Chinese tile game with a complicated history, is taking over Colorado
The 4-person game has become a fixture at bars, libraries and living rooms all over Colorado
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg community walk honors Austen, supports brain aneurysm research
Big turnout in Fredericksburg Saturday morning for Austen's Communitas Walk for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
Littwin: How worried is the national GOP about the midterms in Colorado? Just follow the money.
Republicans are sending money to defend all four of the GOP-held U.S. House seats. Even $300,000 to bolster Lauren Boebert.
Nicolais: Colorado Rockies remain record-setting terrible, but there is always next year (maybe)
After becoming just the fifth team to lose 100 games four years in a row, the Rockies could either turn it around or set dubious precedents
Press Rewind: Sept. 21-26
Here's what you may have missed recently, curated by Free Press staff.
What #EndSARS left behind in Nigeria: A generation caught between protest, politics, and departure
The protests strengthened the political consciousness of some young Nigerians and encouraged greater participation in elections, governance and activism. For others, the experience produced fear, distrust and disillusionment.
From “No Do-Overs in Paradise,” an autumn venture conjures fish and mortality
Author Stephen Collector's essays augment his photographic accounting of journeys to wild places and inner landscapes in "No Do-Overs in Paradise."
At 60, Stephen Collector finally got to tell stories behind his photos
Stephen Collector's words reflect the gorgeous exteriors and personal interiors inspired by the great outdoors in "No Do-Overs in Paradise."
Explore Books touches on the future, fantasy and family
Explore Books in Aspen recommends a tale of a near-future dystopia, a video-game fantasy and a poignant look at life's meaning.
Propriety Is the Basis of Freedom
When “obedience to the unenforceable” falls by the wayside, expect both disorder and tyranny to take its place. The post Propriety Is the Basis of Freedom appeared first on The American Conservative .
Mississippi Book Festival draws thousands to Jackson to celebrate the written word
Thousands of book lovers swarmed the grounds of the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson for the 11th annual Mississippi Book Festival. The festival’s offerings ranged from the whimsical to the weighty, featuring celebrity authors and emerging writers...
Alien Life Can Survive on This Tiny Moon—We Just Need to Go Find It
Scientists have discovered that Earth-like microbes could potentially survive conditions inside Enceladus’s subsurface ocean, and that detecting signs of life on the moon may be easier than expected, according to a pair of studies.
After tackling academic rigors, Riverbend alum Parker emerges as a leader at Navy
Navy junior linebacker MarcAnthony Parker is finding his role as a leader on the defense in his third collegiate season.
Indians air it out, remain unbeaten behind QB Dalton’s stellar performance
Quarterback Brayden Dalton and receiver Luke Flynn hooked up for three touchdown passes in Stafford's rout of the Wildcats.
PHOTOS: Stafford Indians vs Mountain View Wildcats
Stafford shuts down Mountain View 37-7 Friday night.
Weekly high school football roundup and look ahead to next week
Brooke Point moves up to No. 1 in the Press Box Top 5 after knocking off fellow unbeaten Riverbend in triple overtime.
Chargers, Yellow Jackets announce 2026 athletic hall of fame classes
Chancellor will honor its class on Oct. 3, while James Monroe will fete its inductees on Oct. 23-24.
Stafford County hires new deputy county administrator from North Carolina
She will oversee the county’s capital program, parks, utilities and operations departments.
Stone County re-entry program sees growing demand and waitlist
The Stone County Correctional Facility re-entry program, called Pathway Home 5 that provides employment and re-entry training before and after release, has a waitlist as officials prepare to select the next group of participants.
I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.
The post I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP. appeared first on ProPublica .
What Does Your Data Reveal About Sports Betting Apps? Help ProPublica Find Out.
The post What Does Your Data Reveal About Sports Betting Apps? Help ProPublica Find Out. appeared first on ProPublica .
FredNats name Matthew Ramstead as new general manager
Ramstead spent eight seasons with the Lynchburg Hillcats; Lincoln Evans named assistant general manager.
An exiled Myanmar journalist’s story: Echoing public’s voice and resilience
“When our journalism produces positive outcomes, the sense of fulfilment is difficult to compare with anything else.”
Jackson police link Tasia Fortune killing to drug dispute
During a preliminary hearing, a Jackson police detective testified that Tasia Fortune, 29, was hung from a tree in west Jackson after she was killed because of a dispute over drugs.
Marshall Ramsey: Farming and fuming
Marshall Ramsey's editorial cartoon shows a mule pulling a modern tractor, with a farmer on the cellphone saying, "Yes, I know how expensive diesel is!!"
Stafford officials celebrate a new nature preserve in Widewater
The Tank Creek Preserve totals 19.5 acres in northeastern Stafford County.
AI Love Song for Mistress Played at Murder Trial Is Most Excruciating Watch in Recent Memory
"One’s like a happy or upbeat sad song if that makes any sense, and one’s a sad, sad song. I think one’s in a minor key, one’s in a major key, but I’m not a music professional."
The Coming AI Meltdown
The whole economy has been pumped up by unsustainable investment in AI. The unwinding will not be pretty—and could be catastrophic. The post The Coming AI Meltdown appeared first on The American Prospect .
Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay on school integration sparks a reckoning for parents and education advocates
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. When education journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones...
Movement from behind your gadget
The growth of online activism has given different colors in the movement agendas. There is a debate on how effective it is, and how it could complement each other.
Indiana releases ILEARN results for individual schools as state preps new accountability system
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Indianapolis-area charter school students...
Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness drive returns for 15th year in Spotsylvania
Donation drive aims to stock Spotsylvania schools' Treasure House.
Canada’s Illiberal Export
How cancel culture migrated from online mobs into institutions with the power to punish.
Colorado Marijuana Company Voluntarily Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products Amid State Regulatory Delays
The post Colorado Marijuana Company Voluntarily Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products Amid State Regulatory Delays appeared first on ProPublica .
Behind the Blog: Did you notice?
This week, we discuss some small changes, an AI song, and internet soup.
Here’s what DPSCD board candidates would do to replace literacy money that’s about to run out
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Ten years ago, an explosive lawsuit against the...
Podcast: OpenAI Admits AI is Killing the Internet
Microsoft and OpenAI admit it; how we got AI slop onto a real band's Spotify page; and AI agent spam is here.
After Obama-era Chesapeake Bay executive order rescinded, environmental groups brace for fallout
Trump rescinded Executive Order 13508 which brought states and localities together collaboratively to identify pollution sources and ways to reduce sediment and nutrient loads.
PHOTOS: Colonial Forge vs Mountain View girls volleyball
Eagles knock down Wildcats 3-1, Thursday night.
"Crossing the Red Line": Akbar Shahid Ahmed on Biden, His Advisers, Harris & Israel's War in Gaza
We speak with journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed, whose new book, Crossing the Red Line , looks at how President Joe Biden and top figures in his administration supported Israel’s brutal war in Gaza despite the soaring death toll and growing alarm over...
The Hague Group: South Africa Leads Coalition Against U.S./Israel's "Unilateral Bullying" of the ICC
At the United Nations this week, President Trump repeated his attacks on the International Criminal Court and urged other nations to pull out of the global tribunal. The United States earlier this year imposed sanctions on the president of the ICC...
It’s Too Easy for Prosecutors to Blacklist Cops
Time to fix the broken Brady list system—here’s how.
"Grotesque": Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy on Netanyahu's U.N. Speech & Israel's Impunity
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a half-empty chamber at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, after dozens of delegations walked out in protest at the start of his speech. Netanyahu assailed his critics as...
"Stop Arming Israel": 100+ Arrested at Jewish Voice for Peace Sit-In Outside Netanyahu U.N. Speech
Over 100 protesters were arrested near the United Nations in New York on Thursday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the General Assembly. The sit-in, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, denounced Netanyahu for...
Headlines for September 25, 2026
Dozens of U.N. Delegates Walk Out in Protest as Israel’s Netanyahu Addresses General Assembly, Over 100 Protesters Arrested Outside U.N. Demanding Arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu, Separatists Attack Government Forces in Ethiopia’s Worst Fighting Since...
The Unmentioned Villain in Nikole Hannah-Jones’s Story
New York City’s teachers’ union help explain why city schools fail so many kids.
Republicans Had 690 Days to Oppose Trump
They’re trying to cram all the opposition into the last 40 before the election. The post Republicans Had 690 Days to Oppose Trump appeared first on The American Prospect .
After Missouri, Mid-Decade Redistricting May Die a Natural Death
Republican gerrymandering in the state might be too shameless even for the Supreme Court. The post After Missouri, Mid-Decade Redistricting May Die a Natural Death appeared first on The American Prospect .
Leon Black Is Not Very Interesting
Unfortunately, author William Cohan thinks the ousted Apollo co-founder is fascinating enough to quote him at length, while neglecting the impact of private equity predators. The post Leon Black Is Not Very Interesting appeared first on The American...
Across the Country, Youth Prisons Are Closing. This State Is Building More.
The post Across the Country, Youth Prisons Are Closing. This State Is Building More. appeared first on ProPublica .
Private Equity Landlords Double-Dipping in Imminent Bailout
Companies like Starwood Capital Group, which benefited greatly from financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, want a federal bailout on top of that. The post Private Equity Landlords Double-Dipping in Imminent Bailout appeared first on The...
Trauma Is Apparently Contagious
The rise of “secondary traumatic stress” shows how far the concept has stretched—and that’s a problem for the patients most in need of care.
Young Japanese find new outlets for peace activism amid rising tensions in the Pacific
GV observed Japanese peace activism shifting from an ideological, often confrontational and hierarchical approach among the older generation to a more individualised, accessible, pop-style approach among young people.
IPS board declines to reverse superintendent’s decision to leave Enroll Indy website
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Board members for Indianapolis Public Schools...
Newark families should receive delayed 2026 state test scores in October
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Newark families should be able to view their...
New Denver residence will house at-risk or homeless college students
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. During her first semester at Chicago’s Malcolm X College, Nikya Harrell had had enough. It was winter,...
AI and the shrinking college payoff, NHJ’s school in context, Sal Khan’s origin story: A Chalkbeat Ideas roundup
Welcome to Chalkbeat Ideas . This is our semi-monthly roundup of interesting takes, tidbits, and links. Feel free to send along links and ideas for the next one. Is AI devaluing a college degree? An update. For many years, a college degree has been a...
Detroiters to vote on two-year, four-year terms for DPSCD school board
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. When voters open their absentee ballots or head...
Spotsylvania supervisors under scrutiny for social media posts, election filings
Residents launch criticisms at board members Tim McLaughlin and Drew Mullins for separate reasons.
Trinidad & Tobago’s Special Operations Bill and the geography of development
Identifying a security hot spot is only one part of understanding a place, [which] may also be a centre of employment, have weak infrastructure, strong local organisations, or youth vulnerabilities.
City to move forward with utility billing changes
Starting in November, residents could receive a bill covering water, sewer and trash on a monthly basis.
Mamdani names Alan Ong new chair of NYC school board
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Mayor Zohran Mamdani tapped a new chairperson for...
Chicago Public Schools enrollment drops by 11,500 students
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Enrollment at Chicago Public Schools continued to decline rapidly this fall, dipping by more than 11,500 students compared with last...
Philadelphia school board delays sharing details about charter school evaluation overhaul
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. The Philadelphia Board of Education is in the midst of a yearslong process to overhaul how it evaluates charter schools. But amid rising legal...
Getting their kicks: Fans flock to Fred City Soccer Club event
The new club will field both men's and women's USL teams, both of which will take the pitch for the first time in May 2027.
Meet the Philadelphia high school student who won Chalkbeat’s rap contest
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Precious Eshiet is tired of what she calls “the matrix.” The 17-year-old student at Germantown Friends High School is the winner of Chalkbeat’s...
This ‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ Mod Blocks All Interactions With Asmongold Fans
A former fan made a mod to silence the streamer’s followers who are spamming public spaces with slurs and hate.
Judges Reject ICE’s Underhanded Attempt to Maintain Third-Country Removals
An appeals court made clear deportation flights to third countries must stop immediately, but flight data showed ICE may be violating the order. The post Judges Reject ICE’s Underhanded Attempt to Maintain Third-Country Removals appeared first on The...
Illinois Answers Project: Track who’s donating to whom in the 2026 Chicago School Board elections
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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Photography Club Show
Photographer Jeff Kearney turned his camera to the works of others at the 2026 annual Fredericksburg Photography Show.
Watch Body Cam of Man Arrested for Just Cussing at a County Meeting
Cops followed EJ Carrion home and arrested him in his drive way one week after he said 'bullshit' at a county meeting in Texas.
"Gilded Rage": Jacob Silverman on How a Radicalized Silicon Valley Shapes Trump's AI Policies
“One of the features we see in … a lot of the billionaire tech elites is a real kind of anger,” says Jacob Silverman, author of Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley . “They’re angry at what they see as the excesses of woke...
"Colonial AI": African Countries Seek Tech Sovereignty But Fear a New Digital Colonialism
Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is a member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, working on a strategy with the African Union to address the risks and benefits of AI for the continent. African countries face the threat of “colonial AI,” says...
Should U.N. Help Set Global AI Rules? AI Tech Billionaires Address Security Council
Leaders of top artificial intelligence firms, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, testified to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday, urging nations to adopt international standards on the development of AI. This comes...
Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa on Trump's Media Ban, Regulating AI & the "Tech Coup in Plain Sight"
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s ban on CNN , MS NOW and Politico , ordering the administration to restore their White House access for two weeks. CBS , Fox News and NBC had suspended their coverage of President Trump Monday...
2026 Chicago School Board Election Resources
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Headlines for September 24, 2026
Judge Blocks White House Ban on CNN , MS NOW and Politico, Tech Leaders Urge U.N. to Regulate AI as Australia Says Rogue OpenAI Agent Hacked Website, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar Introduce “Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act”, Iranian...
Interactive Map: 2026 Chicago School Board Districts
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Bangladesh: Protests can change governments, but can they strengthen democracy?
Bangladesh’s 2024 uprising toppled a government, but two years later, reforms to police, judiciary, cyber laws, and state institutions remain contested, incomplete, and debated, leaving citizens asking whether real change occurred.
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 10b, South Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 10a, South Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 9b, South Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 9a, Auburn Gresham, Englewood
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 8b, the Loop, Brighton Park
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 8a, Southwest Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 7b, Southwest Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 7a, Southwest Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 6b, South Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 6a, downtown Chicago
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 5b, West Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 5a, West Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 4b, North Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 4a, North Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 3b, Humboldt Park, Hermosa
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 3a, Logan Square, Albany Park
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 2b, North Lakefront
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 2a, Far North Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 1b, Northwest Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 1a, Far Northwest Side
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The citywide race for president
This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s newsletter , WBEZ and the...
Trump Administration Ignores Statutory Deadline to Declassify FISA Court Opinion
The director of national intelligence appears to be withholding an explosive court opinion that could give lawmakers all the more reason to meaningfully reform surveillance law. The post Trump Administration Ignores Statutory Deadline to Declassify...
How the Smithsonian Became the Latest Front in Trump’s Culture War
The post How the Smithsonian Became the Latest Front in Trump’s Culture War appeared first on ProPublica .
WATCH: Fairy Godmother Project Day of Giving on Friday
Raising money to help area families impacted by pediatric cancer,
Susan Collins Dismissed Our Reporting as Old News. Some of Her Claims Aren’t True.
The post Susan Collins Dismissed Our Reporting as Old News. Some of Her Claims Aren’t True. appeared first on ProPublica .
FBI Hack Exposed FBI’s Own Hacking Unit
The FBI's Remote Operations Unit (ROU) is a highly secretive team of hackers making exploits and tools to break into target’s devices. Some of its members just got exposed.
Chicago school board member Jessica Biggs faces scrutiny over 2018 firing as she runs for leader
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times. Jessica Biggs holds up her work leading a...
NYC students may soon only need passing grades — not Regents exams — to graduate
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 high school juniors, do you know what you’ll need to get a diploma next year? If state officials move ahead...
Caroline Board of Supervisors approve Carmel Technology and Enterprise Center
Projections for industrial park include 5.6 million square feet of building space by 2031.
Could Newark’s universal enrollment system teach Philadelphia some lessons?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Parents and students have complained for years that Philadelphia’s selective school enrollment process is notoriously...
Stafford still working to get to a 180-day school calendar
Veterans Day, religious holidays and a shorter summer are all on the table as board weighs options.
Philadelphia’s school enrollment system is infamously complicated. Could a universal application help?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. Parents and students have complained for years that Philadelphia’s selective school enrollment process is notoriously difficult to navigate...
Michigan aumentó en $12.5 millones los fondos para estudiantes que aprenden inglés. Defensores afirman que persiste una brecha importante.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Read in English. Este año, los legisladores de Michigan aumentaron en $12,5 millones el financiamiento estatal para los...
An Invisible Force Has a Mysterious Effect on Aging, Scientists Discover in 'Startling' Breakthrough
Scientists discovered that diseased fruit flies lived longer when they were removed from Earth’s magnetic field, while healthy flies had shorter lifespans, in a first-of-its kind experiment with surprising results.
‘A Few Good Men’ puts power — and powerlessness — on trial in Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble's production explores rank, race and gender through Aaron Sorkin's courtroom classic.
Woman Arrested, Dragged Away After Quietly Speaking About Flock at City Council Meeting
Citizens of Springfield, Missouri showed up to a city council meeting to discuss the city’s Flock contract. The mayor shut them down and arrested two people for ‘disruption of meetings of city council.’
"Secretary of Measlesland": Dr. Paul Offit Slams RFK Jr.'s Handling of Deadly Measles Outbreak
2026 is already the deadliest year for measles in the United States since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000. Four people died over the last month in Pennsylvania amid an ongoing outbreak in the state, which had not seen a measles-related...
Nepali Activist at U.N. Rally Calls for Climate Justice After Deadly Glacier Floods Kill Thousands
In the wake of devastating flash floods triggered by glacial collapse in the Himalayas, Nepal is demanding climate reparations from polluter countries as it embarks upon the grueling process of rebuilding. Over 1,400 bodies have been recovered from...
Bernie Sanders: The World Is "Moving in the Wrong Direction" on War, Climate, Inequality & AI Tech
On Monday, the South African delegation to the United Nations, in collaboration with Progressive International and the Hague Group, hosted an event in honor of the U.N. Charter at the historic Riverside Church in New York City, less than a day before...
"New Low in U.N. History": Trita Parsi on Trump's Threat to Annihilate Iran at General Assembly
The annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly opened this week in New York City. On its opening day, President Trump in his address to all 193 U.N. member states threatened to annihilate Iran. “This is probably a new low in U.N. history,”...
Headlines for September 23, 2026
Trump Calls for the Annihilation of Iran at the U.N. General Assembly, Fighting in Yemen Leaves 169 People Dead, as Houthis and Gov’t Troops Clash Along the Red Sea Coast, Netanyahu and Mamdani Trade Attacks Ahead of U.N. General Assembly, Lula Warns...
Feds target school internet subsidies in ed-tech backlash even as Trump touts AI
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Like many parents, Arielle Roth has concerns about her children’s screen time at school. But unlike her peers, she’s in a position to influence...
Americans Fear AI Will Make the World Worse, Love It Anyway
Wealthy countries with many daily AI users tended to fear more for the future in what Gallup called the 'Paradox of the Worried West.'
The Federal Agency That’s Supposed to Protect Consumers Just Made Another Business-Friendly Move
The post The Federal Agency That’s Supposed to Protect Consumers Just Made Another Business-Friendly Move appeared first on ProPublica .
Thai student movement forms ‘Hope Theatre,’ making the stage its new battleground
“If you’re a bad student in your school, maybe it’s because you’re rebellious. Maybe it’s because you’re brave enough to question your teacher or challenge their power.“
Pskov’s medieval religious art is being appropriated by the Russian state to support the invasion of Ukraine
In Russia, authorities are leveraging traditional medieval religious art of the once-independent city-state of Pskov to justify its invasion of Ukraine.
Controversial Colorado education group and its largest homeschool enrichment program will be audited
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. Colorado officials plan to seek third-party audits of a controversial public education...
Denver is opening more specialized classrooms as the number of students with autism grows
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 autism center at Denver’s West High School is twice as big as a typical classroom...
4 things to know as the Memphis schools state takeover lawsuit progresses
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Who gets to control Memphis schools while a federal lawsuit over Tennessee’s new school takeover law plays out in court?...
How Detroit school board candidates would address 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 five people elected to the Detroit school board in the Nov. 3 election will help shape the district’s continued...
High school journalism expands in NYC, backed by new city funding
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. The nation’s media industry might be shrinking , but high school journalism is making a comeback in New York City. In the...
From north to south, protests sweep across Tunisia: Is change at hand?
Protests over jobs, development and dignity are spreading across Tunisia, raising questions about growing links between social and political mobilisations.
Tennessee schools still miss farm-to-school grant eliminated in 2025 as USDA rolls out new programs
This story was originally published in Tennessee Lookout . School Nutrition Director Vickie Dunaway has spent years transitioning the Milan Special School District in West Tennessee toward scratch-made cooking. She used grant funding to purchase...
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...
At this Indianapolis middle school, student mediators help drive down suspensions
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. Sixth grader Jocelyn Montiel had her phone stolen. She said her friend, Esteban...
‘We Hacked the FBI:’ Hackers Say They Have Data on All FBI Employees
A sample of 5,000 alleged agents seen by 404 Media includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and details on FBI employees' spouses.
Meta Tests Muse AI Agent Calls That Are Actually Made By Humans in a Call Center
"This has potential for so much negative PR. It could portray us as ‘their AI is not good enough so they still need humans’ kind of coverage for this launch."
"Pedagogy of the Oppressed" Brazilian Educator Paulo Freire Profiled in Film, "Reading the World"
Reading the World is a remarkable new documentary about Paulo Freire, the acclaimed Brazilian educator whose revolutionary approach to teaching connected literacy to critical thinking and democratic participation. It draws on rare archival footage of...
Could Cuba Become a "Silent Gaza"? U.S. Fuel Blockade Aims to "Asphyxiate" Island: Top Cuban Diplomat
As the United Nations General Assembly opens in New York, we speak with senior Cuban diplomat Carlos Fernández de Cossío, who says the Trump administration is seeking to “asphyxiate the people of Cuba into submission.” On Friday, millions in Cuba...
"Politics Are Desperately Important at the Moment": Bill McKibben on Midterms, Trump & Climate Crisis
Ahead of the midterm elections, activist and writer Bill McKibben says he has been traveling across the United States with Third Act, the environmental group he founded to harness the power of seniors who care about the climate and democracy. “These...
Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant
World leaders are in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly, which coincides with Climate Week. It comes after months of climate-fueled extreme weather around the world, including heat waves in North America and Europe, wildfires...
Headlines for September 22, 2026
Iran War Dominates Talks as World Leaders Gather for U.N. General Assembly, U.N. Warns Fighting in Yemen Could Displace 230,000 People , Paramount Settles Antitrust Lawsuits, Setting Up Megamerger with Warner Bros., TV Networks Suspend White House...
Chicago school board candidate defends disciplining his kids, says school staff ‘should never use corporal punishment’
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Fifteen years ago, in the wake of a contentious divorce, the ex-wife of a candidate currently running to be Chicago’s school board...
From 3,000 students to about 90: Inside the decades-long failure to fix or close NYC’s smallest high school
This is part one of a two-part series. Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free email newsletter to be the first to know when the next story is published. On the fourth floor of a fortress-like building in lower Manhattan housing four public high...
The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
The post The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way appeared first on ProPublica .
Technology-facilitated trafficking: How Bangladeshi migrants become victims of recruitment in Cambodia
Thousands of Bangladeshis travelled to Cambodia for promised jobs, only to encounter Technology-facilitated trafficking and cyber-scamming networks, with 98 percent reportedly failing to receive the work they were promised.
Here’s what happens when colleges make the SAT optional
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. Debating the value of the SAT is something of an American pastime. The latest...
After more than two years waiting for childcare aid, one Colorado family gets help
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. Stormi Kujawa was at a prenatal doctor’s appointment to check on her high-risk...
Indianapolis teachers union will support proposed tax increase after talks with IPS about layoffs
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 teachers union will support a property tax referendum to fund the...
Voter guide: Meet the candidates running for the Detroit school board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Thirty-four people are vying for five open seats on the board for the Detroit Public Schools Community District , a pivotal...
"America, Who Hurt You?": Tony-Winning Performer Sarah Jones on New NY Solo Show & Art as Resistance
Sarah Jones has been described as “a one-woman global village” for her remarkable one-person, multi-character shows. The Tony- and Obie Award-winning writer and performer is best known for her Broadway hit Bridge and Tunnel . She is back in New York...
"Extraordinary Rendition All Over Again": U.S. Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea Beaten, Imprisoned
Two men deported from the United States to Equatorial Guinea were arrested by local police forces and transferred to a prison earlier this month, in apparent retaliation for speaking out about conditions they faced in the Central African country....
"War on the Press": Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW & Politico from White House over Critical Coverage
News organizations CNN , MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration over the banning of their reporters from the White House on Friday. Their credentials were confiscated or deactivated when they attempted to enter White House grounds...
Headlines for September 21, 2026
Iran Warns U.S. Against Launching a Major New Attack, Yemen’s Iran-Backed Houthis Launch Attack on Saudi Arabia’s Capital Riyadh, Trump Bans CNN , MS NOW and Politico from the White House, Trump Says Planned Triumphal Arch Near Arlington Cemetery...
Chicago School Board Voter Guide 2026
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Students at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired make coding more accessible
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. Arabella Zink softly touches the keys of her laptop, leaning forward to listen to the...
This state is taking action against K-12 grade inflation
This story was originally published by The Hechinger Report . Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter . Each spring, Patrick Kelly hears the same complaint from teachers in his state of South Carolina: Too many students, particularly in high school,...
This November’s Detroit school board election may drastically change the district’s direction. Here’s how.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Voters will elect a new majority to the Detroit school board this fall, in an election that could shape the future of...
Watch: The New Supreme Court
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ICE officer shoots, injures man in Austin, officials say
The shooting in Austin, which injured Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, came more than two months after an ICE officer fatally shot a man in Houston.
“Our Dear Friend Umar”: How We Uncovered That a Russian Oligarch Bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding
The post “Our Dear Friend Umar”: How We Uncovered That a Russian Oligarch Bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding appeared first on ProPublica .
Federal judge pauses Texas Republicans’ bid to close primaries
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said in his ruling that he expects Republicans to succeed in restricting primaries to voters registered with the party during the next legislative session.
Texas Supreme Court rules baby delivered by surrogate can leave Texas
The decision clears the way for the 1-month-old’s biological parents to relocate him from Dallas to Los Angeles, where the couple lives, to seek treatment there. Their surrogate wants him in Texas.
Denver school board approves agreement with outside law firm that could cost up to $1,000 an hour
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. Hiring an external attorney to help negotiate the superintendent’s contract could cost...
Skyrocketing freshman enrollment at Philly’s Girls High creates new problem: overcrowded classrooms
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Philadelphia Principal KaTiedra Argro has spent years trying to boost enrollment at Philadelphia’s storied High School for Girls. She’s been so...
Feds reimburse Texas for $7.5 billion in border spending, ending delay
The grant program was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law in July 2025.
Judge Denies Efforts to End Oversight of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office as Racial Profiling of Latinos Persists
The post Judge Denies Efforts to End Oversight of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office as Racial Profiling of Latinos Persists appeared first on ProPublica .
Tennessee Lawmakers Demand Answers on Safety in State Youth Prisons
The post Tennessee Lawmakers Demand Answers on Safety in State Youth Prisons appeared first on ProPublica .
T-Squared: Erin Thornton establishes the John Thornton Founding Fund
Her $1 million gift — including a $500k match — honors Tribune Founder John Thornton's vision, and asks the next generation to see themselves as founders too.
"We Are the 99%": 15 Years Later, Occupy Wall Street's Impact Is Still Being Felt
Fifteen years ago this week, thousands of activists marched on the Financial District in New York City. They formed the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Zuccotti Park, launching a movement focused on economic inequality that spread across the nation...
"Hope Is the Thing with Feathers": Rhiannon Giddens on New Album, AI, Ed Sheeran, Macklemore & Trump
“If we don’t connect those dots between the struggles, we’re never going to get anywhere,” says Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. “That’s what music is for. … We have to make music with people from different...
"Inequality Emergency": Ahead of U.N. General Assembly, Oxfam Urges Action on Climate, AI & Gaza
As world leaders prepare to head to New York for the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, Democracy Now! speaks with Amitabh Behar, executive director of Oxfam International. “We live in a very different world from 1945,” when the U.N....
Headlines for September 18, 2026
U.N. Fact-Finding Mission Finds Evidence U.S. Committed War Crimes in Iran, Iran Strikes More Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Trump Dismisses Soaring Gas Prices, Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis Grows as Houthis Battle Saudi-Backed Forces, “Drop the Genocide...
Texas land commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know
The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and administers disaster recovery funds and benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the...
Top Texas Republicans knew Bo French’s history of racist comments. They supported him anyway.
The Railroad Commission candidate is under fire from fellow Republicans for a post that said a picture of college students celebrating a football victory shows “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners.”
“A Clear Watering Down”: Drug Transparency Bill Stripped of Critical Provisions Ahead of Senate Vote
The post “A Clear Watering Down”: Drug Transparency Bill Stripped of Critical Provisions Ahead of Senate Vote appeared first on ProPublica .
Why ProPublica Is Leaning Into Sports Investigations
The post Why ProPublica Is Leaning Into Sports Investigations appeared first on ProPublica .
Denver school board authorizes investigation into alleged use of antisemitic language
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 Denver school board has ordered an investigation into allegations that Vice...
One group has stayed mostly mum on Bo French’s racist post — Texas’ oil and gas industry
One of the state’s largest oil and gas industry groups condemned French’s comments about South Asian students. They have not pulled their endorsement.
John Cornyn says he won’t vote for Bo French as backlash to racist post rises
The outgoing U.S. senator called the Texas Railroad Commission candidate “an embarrassment to the Republican Party.”
Texas freezes installation of Flock cameras along state roads
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits for automated license plate readers.
1 in 3 NYC students chronically absent as rates remain stubbornly high
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’s chronic absenteeism rate remains stubbornly high, with 1 in 3 students missing at least 10% of the...
Exit interview: Former MSCS board member calls for leadership stability
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Amber Huett-Garcia began her term on the Memphis-Shelby County School Board four years ago during a superintendent...
Michigan chronic absenteeism falls again, but more than 1 in 4 students miss too much school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools dropped slightly last year, but more than a fourth of students are still missing a...
DPSCD makes progress on long-needed air conditioning upgrades
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. As the Detroit school district marks the end of its first month of the 2026-27 school year, more than half of its schools...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on ERCOT to reverse 30% pay raise for board members
Patrick has also rebuked ERCOT’s board for approving and then backtracking on a contract that would allow ERCOT’s CEO to earn $6.4 million in 2027.
UT-Austin cutting majors centering Latino, Black, women and gender studies, email shows
The University of Texas at Austin rejected a department’s plan to keep the majors, a decision that came without public knowledge, an interim department chair told faculty.
Indiana school voucher use has flipped from low-income families to more high-income families using them
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. Enrollment in Indiana’s Choice Scholarship school voucher program slowed in overall...
Many Philadelphia high schools offer students few class options. Will closing schools change that?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Gabriyel Ruffin likes high school well enough. But there’s one thing he wishes he could study. “I really love art,” said Ruffin, a 10th grader at...
More young people are getting involved with South Texas civil rights group amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
For La Union del Pueblo Entero’s biennial convention, members under 45 years old made up the largest share of participants.
$12 billion in Medicaid funds restored to Texas hospitals, ending impasse with the feds
The announcement ends a nearly year-long dispute with the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services over the funding to Texas hospitals, which were slated to lose $27 million a day.
Minnesota drops extradition lawsuit against Abbott after ICE officer’s arrest
Minnesota prosecutors accused Christian Castro of injuring a Venezuelan man and lying about what led to the shooting. He also faces federal charges.
"Call It Evil": Philosopher Susan Neiman on Why Moral Clarity Matters in the Trump Era
We speak with moral philosopher Susan Neiman, author of the new book Call It Evil: Understanding the Trump Era . Neiman argues that evil — far from being an outdated religious concept — is a vital way to understand how injustice works in the world....
"Fast Food Nation," Mystery Meat & Trump's Dismantling of U.S. Food Safety System: Eric Schlosser
Amid growing concerns over food safety in the United States, President Donald Trump last month authorized the duty-free importation of 660 million pounds of cheap beef trimmings that will get mixed in with other cuts to make ground beef. Imported...
Headlines for September 17, 2026
U.S. Declines to Join Saudi Attacks on Yemen After Secretly Meeting with Houthis, Trump on Iran: “Hopefully We Are Towards the End of the War”, Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Iran War Drives Inflation, Oil Prices Dip Slightly...
Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Open Up Affordable Housing Records Following ProPublica’s Reporting
The post Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Open Up Affordable Housing Records Following ProPublica’s Reporting appeared first on ProPublica .
IPS left Enroll Indy. Then, the enrollment system cut fees, but the district didn’t reverse course.
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. Enroll Indy dropped its fee to charter school authorizers and Indianapolis Public...
Trump administration proposes stripping private colleges of tax-exempt status over DEI policies
Good afternoon, and welcome to September’s edition of Beyond High School. The Trump administration continued its push against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at U.S. colleges this month with a proposal that could strip private universities...
4 takeaways from the WTTW Chicago school board president candidate forum
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. The four candidates for Chicago Board of Education president met Tuesday for a live WTTW forum, where they discussed how they’d govern if Chicagoans pick...
Teachers unions press New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject federal school choice program
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. A coalition of union officials and civil rights leaders urged New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday to reverse her...
Mientras su familia se autodeporta, este adolescente deja atrás a sus amigos, su iglesia y sus sueños educativos
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Read in English. Por esta misma época el año pasado, Bruno estaba escogiendo una mochila nueva, preguntándoles a sus...
Fewer Philly students are getting shot, but risks are higher for those at cyber charters, alternative schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. About a third of all shooting victims in Philadelphia this year were age 22 or under, or what the School District of Philadelphia calls “school-aged...
What to Know About Mail-In Voting for the 2026 Midterms
The post What to Know About Mail-In Voting for the 2026 Midterms appeared first on ProPublica .
"Architects of Atrocities": Amnesty Says Iran Committed Crimes Against Humanity in 2022 Crackdown
Four years ago today, the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising erupted in Iran after the death in custody of Zhina Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who had been arrested by Iran’s “morality police.” Over the next three months, hundreds of thousands...
"The Elimination Project": Israel's Systematic Dismantling of Palestinian Life in West Bank: B'Tselem
A major new report by the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem titled “The Elimination Project” accuses Israel of “dramatically intensifying its attacks on every aspect of Palestinian life in the West Bank.” “For too long, Israel’s policies in the...
A Russian Oligarch Secretly Funded Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding; Democrats Demand Probe
Congressional Democrats have opened an investigation after ProPublica revealed on Monday that a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin bankrolled part of Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding in May. ProPublica reports that Umar Kremlev paid hundreds...
Headlines for September 16, 2026
U.S. House of Representatives Votes to End War on Iran for a Third Time, Saudi Arabia Claims It Destroyed a Houthi Drone South of Mecca, GOP Congressmember Massie Introduces Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Hegseth, U.S. Acknowledges...
Arizona Lowered the Bar for Its English Fluency Test. Experts Say It Will Harm Students in the Long Run.
The post Arizona Lowered the Bar for Its English Fluency Test. Experts Say It Will Harm Students in the Long Run. appeared first on ProPublica .
What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend
The Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the national park.
All recent polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race
We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.
Texas officials are cracking down on “illegal birth tourism.” Here’s what that means.
Texas officials have sued a Houston area postpartum center as well as investigated Rio Grande Valley hospitals over allegations of soliciting foreigners to have babies on U.S. soil.
What to know about Austin ICE shooting and migrant deaths in Texas
Most migrant deaths in Texas have occurred while they were detained since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown. Several were from natural causes.
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.
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