Which social media platforms act as ‘superspreaders’ of hate speech?
A new investigation reveals how TikTok, YouTube and Instagram differ in enforcing policies against hate speech and extremist content.
Trump’s Truth Social posts move markets. Is selling early access to them legal?
Truth Social now plans to sell Wall Street firms quicker access to those market-moving posts, according to Trump Media and Technology Group.
How record land prices threaten the next generation of American farmers
As record-high land prices make ownership difficult, the next generation of American farmers is struggling to keep the family business.
California turns up pressure on insurance as wildfire fight drags on
Gov. Gavin Newsom has now taken some action to warn insurance companies about the many complaints that have come in since those fires burned.
Trump takes aim at US election system, which experts call ‘fundamentally secure’
Trump will deliver a prime-time address, promising “big news” as he prepares to release declassified intelligence on the 2020 election.
Did Obama, UAW endorse Haley Stevens? No, but voters think so
Former President Barack Obama hasn't made an endorsement decision in the U.S. Senate race in Michigan. Ads have voters thinking otherwise
Who investigates federal agents? ICE killings expose legal divide
Local prosecutors say they’re blocked from key evidence in ICE killings. With overlapping jurisdiction, who oversees deadly‑force cases?
The Border Patrol program meant to save lives can’t prove it’s working
According to a new report, a Border Patrol program meant to save migrant lives has not been properly reporting its own results.
Freddy, the viral German soccer fan documenting his trip to the US, returns to X following backlash
A viral German soccer fan who deactivated his X account due to backlash is back online, and he’s documenting his final days in the U.S.
One Republican senator is dead, another is still alive. Both are the center of conspiracy theories
When a ‘proof-of-life’ isn’t proof enough: Here's how reality fails to keep pace with rumor.
Could the World Cup revive America’s struggling dating culture?
Young adults in the U.S. have been living through a dating recession, but World Cup visitors could be changing the game.
Education Dept. launches crackdown on school sexual misconduct, but critics question impact
The Dept. of Education has a new plan to prevent sex assaults by adults in schools. Will it actually be able to help remedy the problem?
‘The end of American science as we know it.’ White House funding plan sparks alarm
A Trump administration proposal would vastly expand political oversight of federal grants. Critics say it threatens “science as we know it.”
US cities, counties are building new jails to replace outdated facilities. It’s not cheap
Cities and counties across the nation are replacing outdated, dilapidated jails. The costs are high and getting higher.
Viewers overwhelmingly support ‘The View’s’ fight against the FCC. Will that matter?
Thousands called on the government to preserve ABC's speech rights and leave “The View” alone. Will the FCC Listen?
How the crushing weight of love strains city bridges across the US
Cities are removing thousands of pounds of “love locks” as corrosion and safety concerns mount, even as residents defend the tradition.
How Trump Accounts compare to IRAs and other investment methods
Americans already have ways to invest in their children’s financial futures. With Trump Accounts, how do they stack up to what’s already out there?
A newsroom mistake about immigration-fueled housing costs turned into a GOP talking point
A statistic on unauthorized immigration is being misstated and spread amongst Republicans and the White House, fueling debates.
Data shows how renewable energy fared in the year since One Big Beautiful Bill
For renewable energy, a rise in project cancellations after years of rapid growth shows the effect of cutting off taxpayer support.
With more prison space than prisoners, correctional facilities are shutting down
Maryland became at least the 21st state this century to partly or fully shutter a correctional facility, according to a new analysis.
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