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

White House ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece after misconduct allegations

The White House confirmed the news on Tuesday, saying Guilfoyle “has been a wonderful asset, and we wish her well.”

Trump defends Russian diesel deal amid backlash; Ilhan Omar blames him for raid on her home

We heard about soldiers at a ballot drop box, so we checked it out

From ‘dictator’ to ‘courageous’: Inside Trump’s shifting Ukraine stance

Man sentenced in Shakur murder ‘guaranteed to die’ in prison

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, convicted in rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, is “guaranteed to die” behind bars after a decades-long sentence.

Camp Mystic lawsuits can proceed as bankruptcy hearings continue

911 calls reveal half-hour delay in getting help to Christa Pike after failed execution

Selma Blair faces federal assault charges after incident on Delta flight

Judge ‘furious’ over tree removal at DC golf course, orders Trump administration to stop

More than 400 trees were cut down at East Potomac Golf Links over the holiday weekend, and federal Judge Ana Reyes said she was “furious.”

How a conspiracy theory lives on in tight Texas Senate race

Judge orders Trump’s $20 million taxpayer-funded ads off the air

Columbus Day observance varies across US as Trump defends holiday

A silent mental health crisis? How deportation fears affect mental well-being

Chronic uncertainty about legal status leaves many immigrants in a constant state of anxiety, affecting both mental and physical health.

Protest, lawsuit claim ICE is not following its own rules for detainees

What ICE plans to do with its new $1.3M robot dogs 

The 2030 census could count people differently under Trump proposal

Home sales see modest gains, but soaring mortgage rates cloud the outlook

U.S. homes sales showed modest growth in September, but soaring mortgage rates threaten to chill the housing market in the coming months.

US adds just 29,000 jobs in September, unemployment edges up to 4.2%

Why you may not be feeling the good news from the latest inflation report

Real estate listings get an AI makeover. When does it become false advertising?

French students protest school conditions as unrest spreads

High school students across France protest overcrowded classes, teacher shortages, and budget cuts amid nationwide demonstrations.

Is the Department of Education banning some college degrees? No, but social media can’t help itself

25 years after 9/11, most states still do not require its history to be taught

LA’s ban on AI for all students follows limits on screen time

Character.AI’s bankruptcy leaves millions of users’ chats in limbo

Millions confided in Character.AI’s chatbots. Its bankruptcy sale could put those private conversations up for grabs.

Class-action lawsuit claims Expedia is a monopoly, leveraging its size to inflate prices

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with cancer, undergoes successful lung surgery

Anthropic says AI models could soon copy themselves across your devices — with or without you

Pennsylvania reports sixth measles-related death

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the outbreak has now sickened 1,136 individuals as of Oct. 9. 

A second opinion gave one man a second chance after terminal cancer diagnosis

Fibermaxxing is trending. Here’s what the science says

What makes ultra-processed foods unhealthy? Plus, infections and cancer, the common cold and the Russia plague case

High power bills are pushing voters toward city-owned utilities this November

Ann Arbor is one community pushing for city-owned electric service to slow the unrelenting tide of rate hikes hitting household budgets.

Trump announces energy ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine

You’re not imagining it. Data shows utilities are requesting record rate hikes

Farm diesel goes street legal. But can Trump’s waiver solve soaring costs?

Hackers turn up the heat on freezers, refrigerators at French grocery stores

Hackers targeted refrigerators and freezers at hundreds of grocery stores in France, causing their temperatures to rise up to 122 degrees.

Senator demands answers about ‘sensitive’ hack of Trump Mobile

My chat with a hacker who breached Trump Mobile

He built his own Flock-style camera to track police. The police didn’t like it

Expanding the sale of fuel made from corn could boost US farmers. But at what cost?

A coalition of lobbyists and trade associations wants to give farmers a lifeline by allowing the year-round sale of a 15% ethanol fuel blend.

What happens to the food supply when farm aid offices vanish?

Modern farms are adopting high-tech tools. Can they afford the price?

Farm bankruptcies are up 46%. Can the family farm survive modern geopolitical shocks?

Politicians are using realistic AI deepfakes to attack their rivals. Are they defamatory?

Realistic artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes are now dominating political campaigns. Are they legal?

That newspaper that just landed on your doorstep? It might not be what you think it is

DOJ investigating major news networks over suspension of pool coverage

How scammers are using AI to pitch fake gun permits to seniors