1+ week, 1+ day ago   (937+ words) Sep 05, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT When people talk about the chaotic joy of the newborn bubble, they're typically not describing my experience, which was filled with mania, delusions, euphoria, paranoia and significant hallucinations. You see, within days of my son's birth…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (750+ words) Sep 03, 2026 at 11:59 AM EDT Sep 03, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT Gloria Steinem's death at 92 marks the loss of one of the most influential voices in the fight for women’s equality over the past century. The news also renews attention on the family…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1086+ words) Aug 29, 2026 at 05:00 AM EDT Aug 29, 2026 at 05:01 AM EDT Several Social Security proposals are waiting for lawmakers when Congress returns from recess, as pressure grows to address the program’s finances and future benefits. Tens of millions of Americans receive Social Security,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1066+ words) Aug 26, 2026 at 07:14 AM EDT Americans’ confidence in the economy has fallen to the lowest level in seven months as gas prices remain above $4 per gallon nationwide, forcing them to make financial sacrifices and change their driving habits, according to recent…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (481+ words) Aug 24, 2026 at 03:45 PM EDT National park advocates are planning events across the United States this week, as the National Park Service marks its 110th anniversary amid changes to park fees, staffing and more. The action comes during National Park Week, which…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (392+ words) Aug 24, 2026 at 12:31 PM EDT Aug 24, 2026 at 12:47 PM EDT Target has removed a children's Halloween costume from its website after social media users accused the retailer of selling an outfit that resembled racist blackface and minstrel-era imagery. The company has also…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (702+ words) Aug 21, 2026 at 07:00 AM EDT Americans are used to campus fights over DEI, pro-Palestinian protests and transgender policies. Those are the college culture wars that generate political and media outrage. Something quieter is now unfolding, but it may matter far more:…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (639+ words) Aug 18, 2026 at 06:08 PM EDT Some student loan borrowers working toward federal debt relief are seeing their path to forgiveness get longer after the Trump administration confirmed it is reversing certain Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) credits that had previously been…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (861+ words) Aug 18, 2026 at 11:47 AM EDT A goat in Southwest Texas has tested positive for anthrax, marking the second confirmed case in the state this year and third in the U.S., prompting animal health officials to quarantine the affected property. The Texas Animal…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (443+ words) Aug 16, 2026 at 06:00 AM EDT A Texas plumber came face-to-face with an intimidating pair of animal squatters during what was supposed to be a routine callout. Gary Gilbert works for Cowboy Plumbing Services, providing assistance to customers across Comal County and…...