Not long ago, North Dakota Republicans made a point of defending state sovereignty against Washington, passing resolutions and even bills aimed at limiting federal power during the Obama years. Yet today, many of those same voices cheer on Donald Trump as he[...]
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An AI divide is growing in schools. This camp wants to level the playing field
For many students, artificial intelligence still feels like something that happens to them—not something they get to shape. That’s where programs like AI4All come in. At a free summer camp hosted by Princeton, high schoolers from low-income and rural backgrounds are learning[...]
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How Pickleball Conquered America—and Its Deeper Lesson About Cultural Change
When a sport is growing faster than baseball and igniting turf wars in public parks, it’s worth paying attention. Pickleball’s explosive rise from obscurity to obsession is more than a quirky trend—it’s a lens into how Americans move, compete, and chase fun.[...]
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North Dakota project aims to boost lost songs of Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull is remembered as a warrior and leader, but a new project is restoring another part of his legacy: his voice as a singer and songwriter. The Densmore/Lakota Songs Repatriation Project has released recordings and research that finally bring his songs[...]
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The Great American Fitness Boom
For once, the country’s health story isn’t about crisis — it’s about progress. Murders, overdoses, traffic deaths, and even obesity are all trending down at the same time, a rare and remarkable shift. And layered on top of that, Americans are exercising[...]
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Behind the curtain: The discrediting of conscience in politics
In the quiet corners of Idaho — Bonner and Boundary counties — where neighbors wave from passing cars and acknowledging neighbors still matters, something unsettling has taken root. The handshake, once a symbol of trust, is now shadowed by ideological scorecards. A[...]
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Trump’s bid to support coal could cost ratepayers billions, report finds
Coal plants across the country are closing because they’re too expensive to run — but new federal orders could force them to stay open, with the bill landing on ratepayers. An independent analysis warns that Trump administration mandates to retain aging coal[...]
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America’s global classroom is emptying
For U.S. universities, international students aren’t just cultural ambassadors — they’re financial lifelines, filling seats, paying full tuition, and fueling research. But under shifting Trump administration policies, that pipeline is increasingly uncertain. Visa revocations, enrollment caps, and funding threats have left schools[...]
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EIA expects the price of crude oil to fall to below $60 per barrel by the end of the year and average near $50 per barrel through 2026
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects a significant decline in the price of oil as growth in the global supply of oil vastly surpasses growth in demand for petroleum products. In its August Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA expects the Brent[...]
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White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
The White House is directing the Smithsonian Institution to undergo a sweeping review of its museums and exhibits ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, with an eye toward aligning content with President Donald Trump’s vision of American history. The review will examine[...]
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EPA administrator announces power-loss ‘fix’ for diesel exhaust fluid systems
The EPA is changing how diesel exhaust fluid systems work, aiming to prevent sudden breakdowns that have long frustrated farmers, truckers, and construction crews. Announced by Administrator Lee Zeldin at the Iowa State Fair, the new guidance will require 2027-model trucks to[...]
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Trump says Nvidia will hand the U.S. 15% of its H20 chip sales to China
President Trump says the U.S. will collect 15% of Nvidia’s revenue from sales of its H20 chip in China — a deal he claims came after direct negotiations with CEO Jensen Huang. The H20, designed to meet export control limits, is less[...]
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FBI report: U.S. crime rates fell nationwide in 2024
After years of pandemic-era spikes, America’s crime numbers are moving in the opposite direction. New FBI data shows violent crime fell 4.5% in 2024, with homicides dropping nearly 15% — the steepest decline among major offenses. Property crimes also saw broad decreases,[...]
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Interim CEOs are redefining the way we run companies
More U.S. companies are leaning on interim CEOs — not just as placeholders, but as specialists who can steady the ship in turbulent times. A new study shows one-third of new CEOs in early 2025 first served in an interim role, triple[...]
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1910: The Year the Modern World Lost Its Mind
At the dawn of the 20th century, the world seemed to be spinning faster than ever — and not just because of the new machines on its roads and in its skies. The bicycle, the automobile, and the airplane remade daily life[...]
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With Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding gone, public media must lean on creativity and community
Public media was built on the promise of “something completely different” — programs that opened minds, broadened horizons, and connected communities in ways commercial outlets rarely could. Now, with federal support shrinking, its future will depend less on government budgets and more[...]