In a country where news is never more than a swipe away, you’d expect Americans to be better informed than ever. Instead, the rise of algorithm-driven feeds and partisan outlets is steering many of us into narrow echo chambers that reward outrage[...]
Our health care system is broken, and North Dakotans know it. The law that was supposed to make things better — the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — has not lived up to its name. “If you like your plan, you can keep[...]
Algorithms may not meet in smoke-filled back rooms, but they’re increasingly shaping the prices we all pay—and sometimes in ways that look a lot like collusion. Researchers are finding that even ‘benign’ learning systems can nudge each other toward higher prices without[...]
I recently completed reading the book 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin. In October of 1929, the American stock market crashed and the Great Depression began. In 1929, the stock market was at an all-time high. Today, the stock market is again around[...]
Tyson Foods is stepping back from some of its boldest environmental claims after settling a lawsuit with the Environmental Working Group. The company has agreed to halt references to “net zero” and “climate-smart” beef for five years, following allegations that its marketing[...]
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As political tensions continue to climb, a new clash erupted Thursday after President Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of “sedition” for urging U.S. service members to reject unlawful orders. The lawmakers — all military or intelligence veterans — had released a[...]
The debate over a viral video urging service members to reject illegal orders has touched off more than another partisan flare-up — it’s exposed how little most Americans understand about the military oaths that govern our armed forces. As the rhetoric escalates,[...]
Concerns over fluoride in tap water have resurfaced in recent years, with some states rolling back fluoridation and national figures questioning its safety. But a massive, decades-long U.S. study is pushing back on those claims. Researchers tracked thousands of Americans and found[...]
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that[...]
The debate over what to call America’s military headquarters took a sharp turn this week, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth personally helped attach a new “Department of War” sign to the Pentagon. The moment signaled the Trump administration’s push for a full[...]
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The Air Force just took a notable step toward its vision of pairing fighter pilots with autonomous wingmen. During an October test over Nevada, an F-22 pilot used a simple tablet to direct an MQ-20 Avenger drone—an early, real-world look at manned-unmanned[...]
Ken Burns has spent nearly a decade unpacking the messy, violent, and deeply human story of the American Revolution — long before anyone was counting down to the 250th anniversary. In a new six-part series, he revisits the era not as a[...]
For over a century, college accreditation has quietly determined which schools can offer federal financial aid to students—a bureaucratic process most people never think about until it suddenly becomes a political battleground. This summer, six Southern states broke away to form their[...]
Social media was supposed to open new doors for college athletes, but for many, it’s become a source of constant pressure and abuse. As Division I players face a growing wave of online harassment — often tied to gambling — the toll[...]
Mortgage rates ticked up again this week, adding a little more strain to buyers already weighing a shaky economy. Freddie Mac reports the average 30-year fixed loan at 6.24%, a slight rise that comes even as rates sit well below last year’s[...]
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The debate over presidential pardons is back in the spotlight after President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about his decision to pardon Binance founder Changpeng Zhao — a billionaire who admitted to violating federal anti–money laundering laws. In a recent “60 Minutes” interview,[...]