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

Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to replace its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of failing to secure peace.

Federal judge rules against Trump’s effort to cull voters from state rolls

Debates in Georgia and Michigan show Democrats’ surest midterm bet, and its riskiest 

Mamdani calls to abolish ICE after NYC shooting; USS Lincoln sailors return home

9 dead, including gunman, 2 children, after shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania

All nine people died before officers arrived at the scene of the shooting, city officials said in a statement Saturday.

Pope doubles down on opposition to Fort Hood gunman’s execution

Christa Pike returns to prison after failed execution

1 Philadelphia officer killed, another critically wounded in ambush

Vehicle driven by ICE agents hits man in Houston

The passenger who was hit is a 48-year-old male. He is currently in ICE custody at the hospital, Houston authorities said.

Trump says Russia agreed to give diesel fuel to US, global markets

AI is helping people ask the government for information, and it’s not going well

Trump plans Putin call as US presses Russia for answers over mysterious lab death

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

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

The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, far fewer than economists expected, and the unemployment rate rose slightly from 4.1% to 4.2%, the Labor Department reported Friday.

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?

Private jet-setting is booming. But are you helping foot the bill?

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

Pope to undergo surgery in coming days

Pope Leo XIV announced upcoming surgery to remove a lung nodule while reaffirming the Catholic Church’s stance against capital punishment.

‘Loud working’ puts workplace visibility under the spotlight

Wired headphones? Point-and-shoots? What’s behind Gen Z’s retro tech resurgence

4 storm-related deaths reported from Isaias, now a ‘post-tropical cyclone’

Fibermaxxing is trending. Here’s what the science says

Fiber is the new protein. Here’s what dietitians say about fiber, health and the “fibermaxxing” social media trend.

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

Is the plague back? Everything to know about Russia’s suspected case

Pennsylvania measles outbreak is now the largest the US has seen in decades

Trump announces energy ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine

President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, following a deal to supply Russian diesel to global markets.

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?

White House cuts a check to Rust Belt nuclear plants as electricity costs rise

Senator demands answers about ‘sensitive’ hack of Trump Mobile

A U.S. senator is demanding answers from Trump Mobile after a ransomware group hacked and leaked the personal data of 3,615 customers.

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

Trump Mobile’s latest problem: Hackers just released customer information

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?

DOJ investigating major news networks over suspension of pool coverage

The Department of Justice is looking into whether CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC and Fox News violated federal antitrust laws.

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

USA Today execs say their reporters are spreading ‘untruths’ about partnership with surveillance giant Palantir

When the ‘victim’ is made with AI, child pornography cases get complicated