Why an over-scrolled generation is turning to ‘grandma hobbies’ for mental health

It isn’t just a trend. The rise of crafting is a biological, neurochemical rejection of the digital attention economy.

Your phone isn’t really eavesdropping. But it still knows all about you

AI isn’t making you dumber. But it may be changing how you think

Social media stole our attention. AI companions are coming for our hearts. The legal battles may be next

Reality TV shows force contestants offline. Experts say it’s good for them

DSA win in Florida Senate primary is latest blow to Democratic Party establishment

Alex Vindman spent nearly 13 times that of his nearest rival in the Democratic senatorial primary in Florida — and lost.

Bipartisan rebuke for Republican candidate’s song praising Hitler

Why the media is suddenly so interested in Trump aide Natalie Harp, and how coverage differs

Trump threatens Oman as Iran deal deadline expires; Hawaii digs out after Lala

USS Benfold outage adds to concerns about strains on Navy

The USS Benfold lost power for four days in the South China Sea, disrupting basic services as Navy strain concerns grow.

DOJ fights to revive Abrego Garcia case judge called vindictive

Judge blocks Trump’s FBI headquarters move, revives Maryland plan

Mangione’s guilty plea puts New York murder case in jeopardy

Becerra’s free electricity promise leaves an unanswered question: free for whom? 

Candidate Xavier Becerra unveiled his “power hour,” which would give lower-income families free electricity for several hours a day.

Lebanon sees deadliest attacks in months as Israeli strikes kill 11

Firefighter entrapments are at a two-decade high for this point in the year

Trump DOJ surprises California prison reform advocates with crackdown on sexual abuse

Death toll rises in Spain-Morocco border crisis

At least 67 people died amid a major border crossing attempt between Spain and Morocco, as leaders call for securing the European border.

ACLU filings allege widespread misconduct by federal agents

60,000 migrants entered a Spanish enclave in a day. Europe is reacting

Companies are intentionally seeking out visa workers. The payoff is fed inquiries, low wages

How ‘buy now, pay later’ options quietly add interest fees

BNPL financing was seen as a low-cost alternative to credit. New research shows it can include hidden fees and debt carrying interest.

US inflation continues to ease amid falling gas prices

Renters are moving less than before. Homeownership doubts are one factor

More US employers plan to go back to merit-based pay raises in 2027

This standardized test is gaining traction in the US, but not everyone is on board

Texas is the latest state to accept the Classic Learning Test, an alternative exam that has triggered debate over academic rigor.

Experimental drone design uses a simple trick to nearly disappear

Education Dept. launches crackdown on school sexual misconduct, but critics question impact

New Trump admin rules tie federal student loans to how much money graduates earn

Jake Lang promises a pork BBQ and Quran burning in Dearborn. Is it a hate crime?

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said it is up to Attorney General Dana Nessel if Jake Lang, a right-wing provocateur, should be charged with hate crimes.

AI tools can help manage disasters — until the power goes out

OpenAI rolls out teen-specific version of ChatGPT while lawsuits dog tech giant

Anna Delvey’s crusade against Wikipedia, and what it means for the First Amendment

Childhood vaccine exemptions hit record high, nearly doubling in five years

The share of kindergartners with at least one vaccine exemption reached 4.2% this year, nearly double the 2.2% from five years ago.

The evidence against plastic is mounting. But is it possible to cut it out of our lives?

Marijuana rescheduling fight faces key Monday deadline

Lettuce eat again — but check your fridge first

Largest US grid floats paying data centers to shut off during power scarcity

Grid operator PJM wants federal approval to stop power from flowing to data centers when system-wide electricity demand exceeds supply.

Energy Department cancels 3 Biden-era power lines after local pushback

Strait of Hormuz chokehold to keep oil supply tight, prices high, watchdog warns

Regulators shield Meta job numbers in Louisiana as power plant debate grows

Flock announces new guardrails. Privacy advocates, critics still not satisfied

What can Flock Safety do to calm the critics? The surveillance company announced new guardrails, but its critics aren’t sold.

Every one of this town’s Flock cameras was cut down

Someone cut down and stole every Flock camera in this Minnesota town

How Roombas got swept up in a ban on importing robots

Pennsylvania’s SNAP costs expected to increase by $190M due to cost-share changes

States are racing to cut food stamp error rates as penalties in the One Big Beautiful Bill could depend on current fiscal year numbers.

Tyson closes more beef plants as cattle supply hits 75-year low 

Taylor Farms expands jalapeño product recalls over salmonella concerns

First it was Taco Bell. Now Chipotle is at the center of a foodborne outbreak

This state now requires warning labels on AI-generated ads

New York seeks to save models’ jobs from ‘synthetic performers.’ Here’s how it’s going. Plus, Trump’s name is back on the Kennedy Center.

Walt Disney Company sues Trump’s FCC over ‘retaliatory campaign’ against ABC

How a landmark lawsuit over social media’s effects on children could cost Meta $1.4 trillion

Digital ads are flooded with ‘synthetic’ AI models. How one state is calling them out