Republican candidates prepare for first debate — with or without Trump
At least eight have met the requirements to attend the first debate in Milwaukee, but frontrunner Donald Trump has said he won't show up.
Light pollution is killing the vibe for courting fireflies
As many as 1 in 3 lightning bug species in America could be under threat, scientists say.
Burgum meets donor threshold for debate with help of $20 gift cards
Most of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's new donations poured in after he promised $20 Visa or Mastercard gift cards to donors in exchange for a $1 donation.
Which presidential candidates raised the most from April through June?
Presidential campaigns had until Saturday night to report their fundraising totals for the second quarter.
DeSantis wasn't always a COVID rebel
The Florida governor implemented stay-at-home measures that 2024 rivals and fellow GOP Govs. Asa Hutchinson and Doug Burgum bucked.
Magic mushroom guides in Oregon face uncertain trip ahead
The first licensed facilitators prepare to work with psilocybin amid questions about income and legal liability.
Nevada lithium mine might doom rare wildflower, conservationists say
As the government inches towards a decision that could bolster electric car production, some conservationists argue extinction of the endangered plant isn't a fair price.
Workers exert leverage in tight labor market: Strikes up 50% in 2022
Over half of the 224,000 workers who went on strike were educators.
Family of teacher held in Russia urges Griner to speak out for those left behind
Fogel was sentenced to 14 years in a Russian prison after he was arrested with cannabis product he says was prescribed for pain.
Bills introduced in 33 states would interfere with election administration
Some 244 bills were introduced that would give partisans more sway over election operations.
Illinois high schoolers to receive media literacy instruction this year
Illinois became the first state in the country to require media literacy courses after Stanford research showed teens have poor judgment online.
American teacher's family fears he'll be left behind in Russian prison
The family of the 60-year-old imprisoned by Russia over medical marijuana says this is "the last opportunity to save his life."
Crypto billionaire pours millions into Oregon congressional race
A first-time candidate whose top priority is pandemic prevention wants to be the first effective altruist in Congress.
Why the U.S. hasn't figured out plastics recycling
It isn't all would-be recyclers' fault.
Russia's Ukraine war is stressing farmers in U.S.
The shelling in Europe has shaken farmers' confidence across the Atlantic and could hurt their bottom line.