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

Vance uses El-Sayed’s Usha comments to rile GOP in Michigan

Vice President JD Vance seized on a recent comment by Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about Second Lady Usha Vance.

SCOTUS allows Trump to move ahead with White House ballroom project

George Santos receives Kalshi’s first lifetime ban as insider-trading cases mount

US, Iran trade attacks after months-long lull; Deadly flooding hits Grand Canyon

Sirens, closed stores and questions about school confront Ukrainians as Russia drone wave intensifies

Russian drone waves are disrupting life in Kyiv, with faster jet-powered drones hitting warehouses, logistics hubs and public routines.

Accused Tupac murder mastermind’s lawyers make their closing arguments

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Jordan after American strike on launchers

Russian drones kill 37 near Kyiv weapons depot

Houston, we have a problem. Who’s controlling space traffic?

Who’s controlling traffic in outer space is a complicated question — and will only get more important as time goes on.

Judge blocks new mail-voting rules as midterms approach

Coastal states face heavy lift to extract taxes from wealthy residents

White House looks to pull red tape to speed up Alaska oil drilling

Trump review could pull visas from 200,000 asylum seekers

Up to 200,000 people who entered the U.S. on temporary business or tourism visas could lose those visas under a Trump administration review.

How a sudden deportation cut short a Texas band’s big break

Judge vacates Trump admin policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries

The long and winding road to US citizenship and why legal status no longer cuts it

With mortgages harder to get, some homebuyers turn to riskier land contracts

Mortgage standards are tighter, leading some homebuyers to use alternative financing methods that can lack consumer protections.

Farmers are being notified about a settlement with John Deere. Does it go far enough?

Is college worth it? New census data offers answers, but access to that information is at risk

Can AI fix workplace burnout? A new report weighs in

As back-to-school inflation rises, pushpins come to shove. And teachers absorb the cost 

Behind every “perfect” classroom is often a teacher paying out of pocket to make it happen for their students.

How much recess time do kids really need?

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

Experimental drone design uses a simple trick to nearly disappear

After Nepal’s disaster, scientists are watching a growing threat in glacial lakes

As glaciers melt, glacial lakes grow, increasing the risk of flooding like thousands saw in Nepal last week.

NASA turns old spy tech into a new window on the universe

Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung erupts, coats villages in ash as a larger eruption remains possible

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll tops 900 as mass burials begin, more than 4,700 missing

Study raises new questions about medical cannabis and workplace attendance

Workers in states with medical cannabis laws were less likely to miss work for health-related reasons, according to a new study.

Creatine is having a moment. Does the science back it up?

From guacamole to jalapeños, here’s how 2026 food illness outbreaks compare to other years

FDA approves pancreatic cancer drug tested on former lawmaker

Six months into war with Iran, refinery bottlenecks keep gas prices high

While the market for crude oil has proved resilient to major disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, fuel costs face increasing upward pressure.

MAHA movement breaks with Trump over coal power for AI

Property owners are in a standoff against Texas power expansion

How data centers became America’s favorite new villain — online and IRL

Texas used special fund for Flock cameras. Gov. Abbott puts money on pause

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to pause all funding for Flock license plate reader cameras.

Andrew Tate offered secret ‘espionage’ classes to exploit the dirty secrets of the wealthy

‘Flock Sock’ blocks unpopular surveillance cameras

New Uber feature lets parents ride with their kids — virtually

Should Americans shoot — and eat — more deer?

With deer populations at historic highs, some states are incentivizing hunters to shoot does to help manage forest health and disease.

Trump says he wants to let ranchers process their own food. This is what agriculture groups have to say

Viral post claims Trump is buying contaminated beef. Here’s what we found

Why farmworkers can no longer afford to live where they work

How an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal reignited a debate about AI use in newsrooms

News outlets are being flooded with AI-written news articles. How should publishers respond to the stories?

News consumers really hate paywalls. So why have they come to dominate the internet?

You could pay for this article — or you could read it for free through a shady website. Inside the economics of news paywalls

A vibe shift online? How tradwives’ ‘girlboss’ turns indicate a changing content market