WATCH: Ferguson says initiative 'weakens' parental rights in push against IL26-001
(The Center Square) - Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and others opposed to IL26-001 concerning parental rights, held a press conference Thursday morning to urge voters to reject the measure on the Nov. 3 ballot. IL26-001 would reestablish a...
Seattle mayor signs order to address emergency protocols amid scrutiny
(The Center Square) - As the controversy continues over how Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Seattle Police dealt with the aftermath of the Bite of Seattle shooting, Wilson issued an executive order aimed at improving the city’s response to major...
One group has stayed mostly mum on Bo French’s racist post — Texas’ oil and gas industry
One of the state’s largest oil and gas industry groups condemned French’s comments about South Asian students. They have not pulled their endorsement.
After rate hike, economists weigh tariffs’ role in inflation
(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years Wednesday, a move intended to reduce inflation — but whether the central bank raises them again could hinge largely on President Donald Trump’s...
John Cornyn says he won’t vote for Bo French as backlash to racist post rises
The outgoing U.S. senator called the Texas Railroad Commission candidate “an embarrassment to the Republican Party.”
UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce defends firing employee over social media post
Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce contends, in a response filed Wednesday, that the dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit a former employee filed against him last year should stand.
‘They Do What We Do’
On postliberal moral equivalencies.
Education department investigates foreign funding concerns
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has launched two investigations into the University of North Dakota and Duke University in North Carolina over concerns of inaccurate disclosures of foreign funding, placing both institutions'...
Hanford cleanup faces treatment bottleneck, new approach could save $12 billion
(The Center Square) — A radioactive-waste pretreatment system at the Hanford nuclear site is back in operation after a six-month pause, but the delay is highlighting a larger challenge facing the decades-long cleanup; Hanford is retrieving and...
Mississippi college board sets spring goal to name MUW’s next president
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board of trustees expect to name a new president for the Mississippi University for Women by spring 2027.
Texas freezes installation of Flock cameras along state roads
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits for automated license plate readers.
‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft
"Millions of people around the world will soon consider large models ‘hoovering up’ all their work to be an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions."
IG Report: High-Speed Rail paid out more than $1 million for travel
(The Center Square) – The High-Speed Rail Authority paid more than $1 million in unjustified travel expenses for contractors, including for private jets, premium tickets and cigar lounges, according to a report . The report, which details the...
Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends approval of 555-acre data center campus
Commission also voted 4-2 to determine that the project is in accordance with the county's comprehensive plan.
Paramount asks states to put up $1.88 billion bond in attorneys general lawsuit
(The Center Square) – A hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 24 involving a bond request from Paramount Skydance amid its legal battles over a proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery that could put state governments on the hook for nearly $2...
Scott breaks with Trump over college sports bill
(The Center Square) – Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has broken with President Donald Trump on the Protect College Sports Act and spoken out about why he’s opposing it. Scott voted against the bipartisan bill this week saying the legislation “wasn’t there...
From rescue to recovery, a rescued Schnauzer Poodle makes Border Patrol history in Texas
(The Center Square) – After being saved from the brink of death, a dog abandoned on the streets of New Mexico became the first rescue dog to graduate from the U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy in El Paso, Texas, as a critical incident response...
William Langridge
Billy Langridge of Spotsylvania, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 4, 2026. Billy was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, […]
A new bill would address Pennsylvania turnpike toll rate signage
(The Center Square) – A proposal introduced by a Democrat serving in the state House aims to make changes to signage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. “How much a customer will be charged should never be a mystery or come as a surprise,” state Rep. Joe...
1 in 3 NYC students chronically absent as rates remain stubbornly high
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City’s chronic absenteeism rate remains stubbornly high, with 1 in 3 students missing at least 10% of the...
$50,000 teacher checks have Louisiana parishes asking for data centers
(The Center Square) — Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois said rural parish leaders across the state began calling her asking whether they, too, could land a data center after news spread that some Richland Parish teachers...
Exit interview: Former MSCS board member calls for leadership stability
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Amber Huett-Garcia began her term on the Memphis-Shelby County School Board four years ago during a superintendent...
Michigan chronic absenteeism falls again, but more than 1 in 4 students miss too much school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools dropped slightly last year, but more than a fourth of students are still missing a...
Iran War Day 202: Trump Says He Is Approaching a ‘Big Decision’ on Escalation
State of the Union: UN investigators said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in Iran. The post Iran War Day 202: Trump Says He Is Approaching a ‘Big Decision’ on Escalation appeared first on The American...
DPSCD makes progress on long-needed air conditioning upgrades
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. As the Detroit school district marks the end of its first month of the 2026-27 school year, more than half of its schools...
Op-Ed: Looking to increase your state’s employment? Reduce regulation
When governors want more jobs, they usually reach for tax credits, development grants, or subsidies for a favored factory. Yet every state already controls a broader and more durable economic-policy lever: its own administrative code. Our new...
Virginia ranks 35th in Medicaid scorecard
(The Center Square) – Virginia ranks 35th in a new 50-state Medicaid scorecard ahead of federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility reviews beginning next year. The Heartland Institute gave Virginia 39 out of 100 points in its Medicaid...
Mississippi EV battery plant on hold after receiving millions in incentives
Production, originally slated to start in 2027, is now delayed indefinitely. This is after the state has spent at least $107 million on the project.
The Colorado Sun wants to feature your climate-friendly recipes. Here’s how to participate.
The Sun is creating a community cookbook — and we need your help. Do you have a recipe featuring a low-water ingredient to share?
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on ERCOT to reverse 30% pay raise for board members
Patrick has also rebuked ERCOT’s board for approving and then backtracking on a contract that would allow ERCOT’s CEO to earn $6.4 million in 2027.
Battery plant delays, a $528M Hitachi investment, Walls data center: Mississippi Marketplace
A Marshall County battery plant received record state incentives. Now it's delayed.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 3.2% for August
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in August numbers released on Thursday, remaining below the 4.1% national average. The state saw an increase of 11,800 nonfarm wage and salary jobs from a month before, something...
Building owners oppose Chicago renters ordinance
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council may vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s modified Protecting Renters Ordinance next Wednesday, but advocates for apartment and building owners are not on board. The council’s housing and real estate committee...
Trump backs Warsh, blames Fed board for rate hike
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump blamed the Federal Reserve board for raising interest rates against his wishes, but the board he faulted includes three of his own appointees, all of whom voted for the increase. Trump said he still backs...
Ohio gas prices jump nearly 20 cents overnight
(The Center Square) – As high as gasoline and diesel prices are across the nation, they are even higher in Ohio, according to the American Automobile Association. It reported the national average as $4.43 on Thursday, but Ohio motorists are paying...
Illinois Quick Hits: Billboard urges Illinoisans to consider Indiana scholarships
(The Center Square) – An Indianapolis-based scholarship-granting organization is encouraging Illinois residents to take advantage of federal Education Freedom Tax Credits in Indiana. The Institute for Quality Education launched a billboard campaign...
WATCH: Washington high court nixes voter-approved natural gas protections
(The Center Square) - The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday dealt a huge blow to supporters of natural gas. In a 6-3 decision, the state’s high court struck down Initiative 2066, passed by nearly two million Washington voters in 2024 to protect...
Feds spent $6.7B paying buyout takers to stay home, GAO finds
(The Center Square) – The federal government spent an estimated $6.7 billion in 2025 paying employees to stay home under its deferred resignation buyouts, and the agency that ran the program cannot say exactly what it cost. The Government...
The Costly, Anticompetitive Healthcare Policy (Almost) Nobody Has Heard Of
Certificate of need laws: what they are and why they are bad.
A Tectonic (or Techtonic) Shift in American Politics?
Culture-war populism looks to be giving way to economic populism. The post A Tectonic (or Techtonic) Shift in American Politics? appeared first on The American Prospect .
UT-Austin cutting majors centering Latino, Black, women and gender studies, email shows
The University of Texas at Austin rejected a department’s plan to keep the majors, a decision that came without public knowledge, an interim department chair told faculty.
‘Flock City PD:’ The Fake Flock-Owned ‘Police Department’ That Searched Real Cameras for Real People
Flock ran searches for “coexist bumper sticker,” “white truck with a trump sticker,” and “Star of David,” apparently to demonstrate what cops shouldn't search for.
Street art in Russia is dead and the country is full of monumental war art
At first, artists who emigrated still dealt with themes of war and their departure from Russia. Later, these broadened to include loss of home, identity, displacement and loneliness.
Uzbekistan delegation learns from Mississippi emergency responders
The program is a National Guard Bureau effort that pairs individual state National Guards with foreign countries.
Indiana school voucher use has flipped from low-income families to more high-income families using them
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Enrollment in Indiana’s Choice Scholarship school voucher program slowed in overall...
House passes Gabe Evans’ bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
The legislation would require state utility regulators to consider a standard by which utilities charge data centers for the full cost of the new power and transmission upgrades needed to serve them. The bill passed by a vote of 417-3.
Are Unions Rising from the Political Grave?
Though its influence has greatly declined, organized labor is attracting new allies on the Left and the Right.
‘This is something worth sharing:’ Spotsylvania school board members laud annual achievement results
On-time graduation rates continue to rise, while chronic absenteeism sees decreases.
Many Philadelphia high schools offer students few class options. Will closing schools change that?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Gabriyel Ruffin likes high school well enough. But there’s one thing he wishes he could study. “I really love art,” said Ruffin, a 10th grader at...
Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas dies. He was 72
Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas died Wednesday after serving 19 years on the bench. He was 72. His cause of death appeared to be from natural causes, according to court officials. Thomas, who served 19 years on the bench, presided over several...
More young people are getting involved with South Texas civil rights group amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
For La Union del Pueblo Entero’s biennial convention, members under 45 years old made up the largest share of participants.
Hyde-Smith, Colom continue website war, mocking each other in Senate race
The two candidates are trading insults and barbs with websites.
$12 billion in Medicaid funds restored to Texas hospitals, ending impasse with the feds
The announcement ends a nearly year-long dispute with the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services over the funding to Texas hospitals, which were slated to lose $27 million a day.
University Rescinds Job Offer to Activist Who Allegedly Wiped Phone Before DHS Could Search It
Samuel Tunick allegedly wiped his GrapheneOS phone before CBP officials could search it, in what has become a high profile civil liberties case. Now Georgia State University has rescinded a job offer to him.
ICE officer in Minnesota-Texas extradition fight arrested in Minneapolis
Minnesota prosecutors accused Christian Castro of injuring a Venezuelan man and lying about what led to the shooting. He also faces federal charges.
Wolfe Studio artists share their art beyond beloved ceramics, highlighting studio’s legacy of collaboration
The exhibition “Artists of the Wolfe Studio, Eighty and Counting,” through Nov. 29 at the Arts Center of Mississippi in Jackson, shows the wide range of artistic perspectives folding into the studio’s work.
Contest to Open for Ed Sheeran Flooded With Free Palestine Videos and Fart Memes
Guitar Center's 'Open for Legends' contest page was seemingly unmoderated for hours on Wednesday.
Republican Nominee in Texas Using Trump’s $5,000 Promise to Deceive Voters
Eric Flores is an Army veteran and lawyer running to unseat Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in Texas District 34. The post Republican Nominee in Texas Using Trump’s $5,000 Promise to Deceive Voters appeared first on The American Prospect .
What to do in Colorado this week: Talk “Sweeney Todd” with a New York Times theater critic
Plus: The Breckenridge Film Festival, Boulder Ballet and the KissFist Mural Fest
Progressive Prosecutors Have a Crime Problem All Their Own
Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner’s scandal is just the latest in a long line.
I Hijacked a Real Artist's Spotify with AI Music. It Was Disturbingly Easy
A glaring loophole in digital music distribution makes it very easy to piggyback on the talent of real artists with AI generated music.
Bowling Green Town Manager Adams-Jacobs departing for Charlottesville
The town council appointed John Anzivino interim town manager, effective Sept. 28.
"Call It Evil": Philosopher Susan Neiman on Why Moral Clarity Matters in the Trump Era
We speak with moral philosopher Susan Neiman, author of the new book Call It Evil: Understanding the Trump Era . Neiman argues that evil — far from being an outdated religious concept — is a vital way to understand how injustice works in the world....
‘Making myself available:’ Cole engaging Caroline and Spotsylvania residents with monthly town halls
Events are intended to increase civic engagement across region.
"Fast Food Nation," Mystery Meat & Trump's Dismantling of U.S. Food Safety System: Eric Schlosser
Amid growing concerns over food safety in the United States, President Donald Trump last month authorized the duty-free importation of 660 million pounds of cheap beef trimmings that will get mixed in with other cuts to make ground beef. Imported...
Headlines for September 17, 2026
U.S. Declines to Join Saudi Attacks on Yemen After Secretly Meeting With Houthis, Trump on Iran: “Hopefully We Are Towards the End of the War”, Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Iran War Drives Inflation, Oil Prices Dip Slightly...
Mississippi midterms: Thompson takes on repeat 2nd District Republican challenger as redistricting fight looms
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has removed protections for minority districts and cleared the way for Republican-controlled state legislatures to redraw political lines in their favor, Republican leaders have left no doubt they intend to target...
Promising New Legislation for American Renters
The ROAD Act's approach to new construction—especially “build-to-rent” developments—will help reduce overall housing prices and give families the flexibility they need.
Can Warsh Tame Inflation?
Plus: U.S. diplomats meet Houthi representatives in Oman, a Hague court convicts Kosovo’s ex-president of war crimes, and looksmaxxing is in the dictionary.
Colorado data centers move ahead fast, while public opposition grows
Colorado Springs hosts latest debate Thursday, as a new poll shows mass skepticism
Camper bitten by bear in southern Colorado recalls moment it “came crashing” into tent
South Fork camper tells the harrowing tale of punching away an attacking black bear through her tent wall
“Uncharted territory”: Two months from Election Day, Democrats in Texas are truly competitive
Democrat James Talarico is consistently leading in the polls over Ken Paxton, which is unheard of in recent decades. National forecasters are calling Texas a tie, or else giving the advantage to the Democrat.
Harris County to spend $3M on community safety programs leaders say have driven down crime
One domestic violence care advocate said the county’s program that provides money to survivors to pay for basic needs could be a model for the rest of the state.
Eastern Colorado roadside attraction celebrates 100 years of being over the top
The World’s Wonder View Tower in Genoa, known for its view of 6 states from the top of the tower, is celebrating its 100th birthday with a fresh coat of paint and 4 new artist installations
Alligator Alcatraz’s Tiny Cages Were Likely Even Tinier
Appalling as photos showing phone booth–sized cages at the Florida camp are, the truth is likely much worse. The post Alligator Alcatraz’s Tiny Cages Were Likely Even Tinier appeared first on The American Prospect .
Aftermath: A Second Middle East Front
The U.S. is officially uninvolved in fighting between Houthis and the Saudi-backed government in Yemen, but quietly they are offering the Saudis support. The post Aftermath: A Second Middle East Front appeared first on The American Prospect .
The Big Crypto Whiff
The crypto industry wasn’t able to buy support for its biggest legislative priority in the Senate this week, despite unparalleled levels of spending in the midterms. The post The Big Crypto Whiff appeared first on The American Prospect .
Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Open Up Affordable Housing Records Following ProPublica’s Reporting
The post Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Open Up Affordable Housing Records Following ProPublica’s Reporting appeared first on ProPublica .
Will Democrats Fail to See the Working Class Again?
The Democratic base and working-class swing voters want action on the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid and the expanded monthly Child Tax Credit. The post Will Democrats Fail to See the Working Class Again? appeared first on The American Prospect .
LISTEN: Nepal program this Thursday at the downtown library
David Caprara talks about the devastating flooding in Nepal and its impact on communities there.
A New Report Claims High-Tax States Like New York Are “Millionaire Friendly”
The review tries to justify a progressive push for hiking the state’s top tax rates.
An Illegal Cannabis Empire in California
Run by Chinese gangsters
Looking Ahead to the Supreme Court Term
Live from Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg Center in Washington.
The long journey from ‘Indigenous’ to citizen in Mozambique
The word Indigenous today belongs, above all, to history. “Mozambican” is the word that was born of the new sovereignty. But understanding the meaning of this citizenship requires remembering the journey that came before.
Is China Driving Anti-AI Sentiment?
Some proponents of rapid AI adoption view the backlash against the technology with suspicion.
The AI Doomsday Scenario: Explained
Warnings about AI’s destructive potential have renewed calls for tech companies to slow—or even halt—development.
The Uphill Climb to American Citizenship
Under the Trump administration, citizens-to-be face unprecedented obstacles along their path to naturalization.
Does Psychiatry Do More Harm Than Good?
As mental health awareness and spending grows, mental health outcomes are getting worse.
America Has Bad Elites
Billionaires, while they contribute to society, aren’t doing enough to justify their spotlights.
Give Us a Monopoly or Everyone Dies!
AI companies benefit from AI alarmism. The post Give Us a Monopoly or Everyone Dies! appeared first on The American Conservative .
Rubio Shores Up U.S. Allies in South America
The Trump administration is betting that right-wing governments in the hemisphere can help tamp down on drugs, crime, and disorder. The post Rubio Shores Up U.S. Allies in South America appeared first on The American Conservative .
Will Scotland Get Its Own Good Friday Agreement?
Burnham’s response to separatist pressures is murky. The post Will Scotland Get Its Own Good Friday Agreement? appeared first on The American Conservative .
TAC Media Mentions September 7–14
The post TAC Media Mentions September 7–14 appeared first on The American Conservative .
Fire crews fully contains North Texas wildfire, which continues to burn three weeks later
The fire has burned 90,000 acres, making it the second largest fire in the region’s history.
A taxing night: Business owners stay up late to help bury BPOL in Stafford County
A proposal to institute the levy failed on a 5-2 vote from the Board of Supervisors.
IPS left Enroll Indy. Then, the enrollment system cut fees, but the district didn’t reverse course.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Enroll Indy dropped its fee to charter school authorizers and Indianapolis Public...
Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023, Amid Iran War Spiral
State of the Union: The new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation is too high. The post Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023, Amid Iran War Spiral appeared first on The American Conservative .
The Fiduciary
Trump takes the Kennedy Center hostage.
Trump administration proposes stripping private colleges of tax-exempt status over DEI policies
Good afternoon, and welcome to September’s edition of Beyond High School. The Trump administration continued its push against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at U.S. colleges this month with a proposal that could strip private universities...
4 takeaways from the WTTW Chicago school board president candidate forum
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. The four candidates for Chicago Board of Education president met Tuesday for a live WTTW forum, where they discussed how they’d govern if Chicagoans pick...
Teachers unions press New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject federal school choice program
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. A coalition of union officials and civil rights leaders urged New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday to reverse her...
Colorado governor, an ex-beekeeper, takes executive action to save the bees
The order Jared Polis issued Wednesday directs several state agencies to reduce pesticides and plant bee and butterfly habitat
After clashing with colleagues, Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell says he won’t seek reelection
Caldwell didn't say specifically why he's not running again, but said it has nothing to do with his recent clashes with his commission and Mississippi Department of Transportation colleagues.
PHOTOS: James Monroe field hockey falls to Caroline at home
The Cavaliers shut out the home-standing Yellow Jackets, 2-0.
Can Democrats win back voters in rural Colorado?
Democratic Party leaders across Colorado say listening, not labels, is the path to winning over conservative-leaning voters
The Unbearable Lightness of Pete Hegseth
While the military is running out of missiles, the secretary of war is fixated on whether the troops are adequately toned and testosteroned. The post The Unbearable Lightness of Pete Hegseth appeared first on The American Prospect .
TAC Right Now: The Right’s Fight Over AI
TAC staffers discuss the week's events. The post TAC Right Now: The Right’s Fight Over AI appeared first on The American Conservative .
Riverside Center serves up a deliciously dark ‘Sweeney Todd’
Murder, meat pies and masterful music collide in this acclaimed production — playing through Oct. 25.
The A’uwẽ-Xavante people's denunciation of megaprojects in Brazil
An Indigenous-led campaign denounces the impacts of a mega railway project and demands respect for territory, self-determination, and the right to live and dream.
Mientras su familia se autodeporta, este adolescente deja atrás a sus amigos, su iglesia y sus sueños educativos
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Read in English. Por esta misma época el año pasado, Bruno estaba escogiendo una mochila nueva, preguntándoles a sus...
Fewer Philly students are getting shot, but risks are higher for those at cyber charters, alternative schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. About a third of all shooting victims in Philadelphia this year were age 22 or under, or what the School District of Philadelphia calls “school-aged...
What to Know About Mail-In Voting for the 2026 Midterms
The post What to Know About Mail-In Voting for the 2026 Midterms appeared first on ProPublica .
Stafford County art contest celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
The competition calls for artists to express what America means to them in any medium.
Why New York’s Massive Education Spending Achieves Only Mediocre Results
The state fails to measure what works, apply the evidence in the classroom, or hold its leaders accountable.
Lawsuit blames Texas abortion ban for San Antonio woman’s death
Tierra Walker, who was 20 weeks pregnant, died of a serious complication known as preeclampsia in December 2024.
Iran War Day 201: U.S. Officials Met with Houthis, Report Says
State of the Union: The militant group has intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia and seized strategic territory in Yemen. The post Iran War Day 201: U.S. Officials Met with Houthis, Report Says appeared first on The American Conservative .
Podcast: Humans Are Reading Your ChatGPT Conversations
The contractors reading real ChatGPT users' prompts; the big out-and-back-in around Automattic; and a16z thinks enshittification isn't real.
The Case for a Left-Right Pro-Flock Consensus
ALPRs and other police technologies can bring greater public safety with fewer police and more narrowly targeted enforcement techniques.
Departure of City Schools’ chief financial officer means delay in review of travel report
Board also received opening school year report on enrollment and staffing.
“Architects of Atrocities”: Amnesty Says Iran Committed Crimes Against Humanity in 2022 Crackdown
Four years ago today, the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising erupted in Iran after the death in custody of Zhina Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who had been arrested by Iran’s “morality police.” Over the next three months, hundreds of thousands...
"The Elimination Project": Israel’s Systematic Dismantling of Palestinian Life in West Bank: B'Tselem
A major new report by the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem titled “The Elimination Project” accuses Israel of “dramatically intensifying its attacks on every aspect of Palestinian life in the West Bank.” “For too long, Israel’s policies in the...
A Russian Oligarch Secretly Funded Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding; Democrats Demand Probe
Congressional Democrats have opened an investigation after ProPublica revealed on Monday that a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin bankrolled part of Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding in May. ProPublica reports that Umar Kremlev paid hundreds...
Headlines for September 16, 2026
U.S. House of Representatives Votes to End War on Iran for a Third Time, Saudi Arabia Claims It Destroyed a Houthi Drone South of Mecca, GOP Congressmember Massie Introduces Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Hegseth, U.S. Acknowledges...
Trauma is Apparently Contagious
The rise of “secondary traumatic stress” shows how far the concept has stretched. That’s a problem for the patients most in need of care.
Chinese Gangsters Turned This California Paradise into a Marijuana Factory
Experts say their goal is to poison Americans.
Biz Beat Roundup: Grocery activity heats up in the region
Also inside: Breakfast and lunch restaurant planned in downtown Fredericksburg, YMCA planning more renovation work, nearly 1 million-square-foot lease signed in Stafford.
To help Indianapolis School 14 improve, its leaders target what families need
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. In the front office Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14 — home of the Hornets —...
Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People
While people around the U.S. are tearing down Flock cameras, one group of hackers went a step further: extracting the camera's software too.
Off-roading on federal lands in Colorado could expand with expected Trump reversal
ATV clubs are ecstatic at the potential change, green groups lament reversal of hard-fought gains
Tax-funding squabble ends in defeat for Pueblo’s da Vinci Museum
Council appears to find work generated by the new museum isn’t “primary job creation” under new tax spending strategy
Texas executes inmate convicted of triple murder in rural town
LeJames Norman became the fifth inmate put to death by the state this year after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene. His codefendant is scheduled for execution next week.
Mike Morath wanted Texas to reach No. 1 in education. Test scores show there’s more work to do.
Appointed a decade ago, the education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow. His critics await better student outcomes.
A Path to a Texas Breakthrough
James Talarico is deploying his Christian faith in his bid for the Senate. But he’s winning because Texans have been pummeled by inflation and corruption. The post A Path to a Texas Breakthrough appeared first on The American Prospect .
The Hidden Divide That Shapes Our Politics
I believe that public policy should be directed toward the common good. Others think that impinges on people’s freedom. We need to be honest about this dispute. The post The Hidden Divide That Shapes Our Politics appeared first on The American...
Will an AI Slowdown Tank the Economy?
Anthropic and OpenAI want to hit the brakes on AI investment—the only thing propping up the broader economy. The post Will an AI Slowdown Tank the Economy? appeared first on The American Prospect .
Arizona Lowered the Bar for Its English Fluency Test. Experts Say It Will Harm Students in the Long Run.
The post Arizona Lowered the Bar for Its English Fluency Test. Experts Say It Will Harm Students in the Long Run. appeared first on ProPublica .
Fredericksburg Free Press wins LION Publishers’ Financial Health Award
The LION Sustainability Awards recognize excellence by local independent online news businesses in award categories focused on LION's pillars of sustainability — journalistic impact, financial health, and operational resilience.
Singapore’s ‘permit regime’ undermines the citizens’ right to protest
"Can Singapore preserve order without over-criminalising peaceful expression? Can we protect cohesion without demanding quiet obedience?"
The Manhattan Institute Is Suing the Mamdani Administration
The mayor has a transparency problem.
As Walls Close In, Zelensky Lashes Out
Iuliia Mendel, the president’s former press secretary, told The American Conservative she is being politically persecuted. The post As Walls Close In, Zelensky Lashes Out appeared first on The American Conservative .
The UK’s Energy Woes Can’t Be Blamed on Gas
The pursuit of net zero has inexorably raised the cost of UK electricity—for which, naturally, fossil-fuel price spikes are getting all the blame. The post The UK’s Energy Woes Can’t Be Blamed on Gas appeared first on The American Conservative .
Documents reveal details about Denver school board antisemitic language allegations
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Public Schools’ superintendent and school board president allege that Vice...
ERCOT quickly backtracks after approving contract that would let CEO earn $6.4 million in 2027
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick balked at the contract two boards approved for Pablo Vegas. The ERCOT chief said officials then decided not to execute the deal.
Texas and feds announce noncitizen voting charges against seven people
State officials also referred 117 people for investigation related to noncitizen voting, but confirmed nearly 600 other flagged voters are U.S. citizens.
King George School Board settles ACLU lawsuit
The case can be brought back if the school division continues to prevent students from forming a Genders and Sexualities Alliance Club at the middle school.
TribCast: Weighing the impact of Paxton’s political baggage
GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton has been dogged by allegations of personal and professional improprieties throughout his political career. Do voters care?
Caroline School Board starts digging into 1% sales tax vote
School board also approved spending estimate of nearly $20,000 per student for this school year.
Memphis schools lost more than 2,000 students this year, early data shows
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County Schools continues to lose students year over year, with over 2,000 fewer enrolled in the district...
NYC schools restrict student YouTube access as tech backlash grows
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City is ratcheting up restrictions on students’ access to YouTube on school-issued devices, education officials...
Top Oversight Dem Opens Investigation of Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian Oligarch-Funded Wedding
The post Top Oversight Dem Opens Investigation of Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian Oligarch-Funded Wedding appeared first on ProPublica .
U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill seeks top Republican oversight post
Another Texan, Rep. Pat Fallon, also is seeking a leadership role on the top investigatory committee for the U.S. House.
Q&A: Why teacher pay stagnated, while school spending rose
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. There’s been a puzzling trend over the last few decades: Adjusted for inflation,...
M-STEP results: The Detroit school district is catching up to charter schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. For years, charter schools tended to perform slightly better than the Detroit district on state standardized tests. But a...
AI Agent Platform Reinvents Spam, Floods Inboxes Worldwide
iLands and its AI agents are doing completely useless tasks, then begging for money.
Q&A with Stan Jones, write-in candidate for Fredericksburg School Board
Jones was appointed last month to serve as interim at-large representative.
Charges Against Man Who Destroyed 3D-Printed ‘Decoy’ Flock Camera Drastically Reduced After State Admits It Was Not Very Valuable
Three felonies have suddenly become two second-degree misdemeanors.
A Digital Fly Brain Has Taken Over the Internet
How to make a fly play Doom, Minecraft, Beat Saber, parallel park, trade bitcoin, cut doner kebab, and more.
There’s a 100% Chance AI Agents Are Already Ruining the Internet
“AI agents” now have enough power and permission to be extremely annoying online.
Meet the 23-year-old Bed-Stuy native who won a $200,000 David Prize for teaching kids money skills
When Aaliyah Duah was 17, she realized one of the major differences between an underserved community like Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant, where she grew up, and more affluent ones was early access to information on how to manage money. In her public...
“End Times Fascism”: Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor on Billionaires, Bunkers, AI, Gaza & the Far Right
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor launch their new book, End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World on Democracy Now! It examines how wealthy elites are preparing for “the end of the world,” even as they contribute to growing inequality,...
Headlines for September 15, 2026
Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Order Restricting Mail-In Voting, Whistleblower Says Federal Agents Broke Laws in Trump-Ordered Search for “Unlawful Voters”, Trump Rejects Calls to Regulate A.I. as a ” SICK Conspiracy” and ” HOAX ”, Saudi Crown Prince...
Biz Beat Banter: Bill Freehling
This week, Atlantic Builders Founder Adam Fried turns the tables on Biz Beat Banter host Bill Freehling and interviews him about his life and career.
Papa Johns, Propaganda and Putin: How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser
The post Papa Johns, Propaganda and Putin: How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser appeared first on ProPublica .
Underage Players, Predatory Moneylenders: 7 Findings From Our Dominican Baseball Investigation
The post Underage Players, Predatory Moneylenders: 7 Findings From Our Dominican Baseball Investigation appeared first on ProPublica .
What India’s ‘Cockroach’ protests reveal about digital authoritarianism
“Democratic freedoms depend not only on protection from direct state violence but on citizens being able to organise without assuming their participation is permanently recorded.”
WATCH: Stafford farm works to save rare goat breed
A Stafford farm is helping protect a breed of goat, with only an estimated 1,000 to 2,000 San Clemente Island goats believed to exist worldwide.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank open house highlights community response to hunger
Event features network of organizations looking to assist those in need.
Colorado educators can get homebuying help through new state program
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Colorado teachers and other public school employees can now get help with down...
Fights and weapons confiscations are down in Philly schools. The safety chief aims to continue the trend.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. With a new school year underway, School District of Philadelphia Chief of Safety Craig Johnson is determined to maintain the downward trends...
‘In a purgatory period’: NY takes next step in graduation overhaul, leaving unanswered questions
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York’s Board of Regents voted Monday to press ahead with sweeping changes to graduation requirements, even as state...
COLUMN: Spotsylvania’s Gramann doesn’t fret over a luthier’s labors
Gramann, a folk singer and luthier, has built almost 200 stringed instruments, some using local wood.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize data centers that don’t report their water usage
Last year, less than 30% of data centers responded to a state-mandated water usage survey conducted by the Texas Water Development Board.
Preliminary NJ test results show math, reading struggles in grades 3-9
This story was originally published by NJ Spotlight News through the NJ News Wire . Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. More than half of New Jersey...
After delay, Chicago mayor’s office opens applications for the school board’s noncitizen advisory panel
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office is seeking people interested in serving on a state-required noncitizen advisory panel meant to advise Chicago’s school...
As school begins, Queens families keep watch for ICE
This article was originally published by Documented , an independent, non-profit newsroom dedicated to reporting with and for immigrant communities in New York City. The original article can be accessed here . For the last few months, Margarita and...
‘Nest-flix’ peregrine falcons become streaming stars of the 34th floor in Australia
"Get ready to watch as the chicks hatch and their parents raise them high above the hustle and bustle of Melbourne city life."
New York Seizes 12 Celebrity Deepfake Websites
New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a press conference on Monday that the sites included 1,200 people’s likenesses in “hyper-realistic” sexual imagery.
Cops Search Thousands of Flock Cameras for Reasons of ‘LMAO,’ ‘IDK,’ ‘Hehe,’ and ‘asdfg’
The EFF found cops writing “idiot,” “WEIRD KID,” "blah," "leave me alone," and button mashing in Flock's 'reason' box.
Registrars: Third-party mailings causing confusion among voters
Voters in Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Fredericksburg have received the mailings from the Washington D.C.-based Center for Voter Information.
Fighting for the Future of Libraries (With Jennie Rose Halperin)
Censorship, AI, and the role of librarians in a country with crumbling public institutions.
Inside ‘Project Lily’: The Humans Reading Your ChatGPT Chats
Humans are reading ChatGPT users’ prompts to improve OpenAI’s models, and those chats can include sensitive, personal information, according to leaked internal documents and real prompts seen by 404 Media.
On the Agenda, Sept. 14-18
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Is Yemen Heading Back to All-Out War? Saudis Launch Strikes as Houthis Take Control of Red Sea Coast
Yemen is at risk of spiraling back into all-out war as Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia exchange new strikes amid a fight over control of the key Bab el-Mandeb strait through which much of Saudi oil passes on its way to world markets. The Houthis, the...
Trove of Evidence Sheds New Light on How Saudi Intelligence Asset Helped 9/11 Hijackers Before Attack
Did Saudi Arabia play a role in the planning and execution of the September 11 attacks of 2001? That question was raised immediately after the attack, when 15 of the 19 hijackers were revealed to be Saudi citizens, and it has only grown louder in the...
"One Betrayal After Another": 9/11 Widow Blasts U.S. Cover-Up of Saudi Role in Attacks
A quarter-century after the September 11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in the United States, a group of victims’ families is continuing a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia to hold the kingdom accountable for any role it played in the planning...
"NAZA" Film on Gaza Genocide Wins Venice Special Jury Prize; Israel Threatens Directors' Citizenship
The film NAZA , which documents the Israeli military’s use of secret AI-powered systems to deliberately and systematically target and massacre civilians in Gaza, won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday. The film was directed...
Parents worry about ed tech. Most still see a place for it, polls suggest.
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Some parents are organizing campaigns to opt their kids out of classroom tech. Others are suing education software companies. But there may be a...
Headlines for September 14, 2026
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for the Development of Artificial Intelligence to Slowdown, Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Blocked From Attending Annual IAEA Meeting, Houthis Claim Drone and Missile Attack on Military Base in Southern Saudi Arabia,...
Loud testing at Dahlgren much of the week
Residents in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility Dahlgren should be prepared for potentially loud noise this week as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division conducts range testing.
Biz Beat Clips: How a house gets built in 72 hours
This week we will tell you about how Atlantic Builders and its partners were able to build a house that will be used as a prototype for the Jeremiah Community in Fredericksburg in just 72 hours.
Michigan increased funding for English learners by $12.5 million. Advocates say a big gap persists.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. This year, Michigan lawmakers increased state funding for English language learners by $12.5 million — but not all such...
Who is responsible for protecting and preserving Indigenous cultures?
As I read through the pieces Global Voices’ authors contributed to the August 2026 Spotlight series, “Indigenous Rights,” one common question stands out for me: Who gets to decide?
Area road work this week
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Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin
The post Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin appeared first on ProPublica .
WATCH: Years in the planning–A week in the making
Community members gathered at the completed Jeremiah Community prototype home at the Oberle Academy to bless the new home.
PHOTOS: Voices of the Past Slave Dwelling Project
Highlights of Saturday's event.
What the commemoration of the 235th anniversary of Bois Caïman means for Haiti’s memory and future
August 14, 1791, put in motion the first major anti-slavery movement in Haiti — part Vodou ceremony, part political congress, and wholly a movement of protest and resistance.
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Food Bank Facebook events page or in the free FREDFOODVA app.
As Casablanca’s music scene grows, its musicians struggle
As live music becomes central to Casablanca’s cultural brand, musicians remain caught between expanding opportunities and deteriorating working conditions.
Virginia rolls out more secure EBT cards to curb SNAP benefit theft
The state is initially sending the more secure cards to households in localities with high levels of food-assistance fraud.
Press Rewind: Sept. 7-12
Here's what you may have missed recently, curated by Free Press staff.
The people behind the numbers: Bringing the reality of Turkish prisons to light
“[W]hen we can see the human stories behind that statistic, we can begin to talk about human rights violations and solutions.”
Two Denver school board members accused of policy violations call for an independent investigation
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Two Denver school board members accused of policy violations are demanding an...
Court order: Lindsey Cornett is back on the ballot for IPS school board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. After a court order, Lindsey Cornett is back on the ballot for the Indianapolis...
Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Meet the 8 finalists
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. This story has been updated with more finalists. Colorado education officials have...
IPS to stop using Enroll Indy, drawing criticism from charter school leaders
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Indianapolis Public Schools is leaving Enroll Indy, upending the one-stop school...
Forever War: How 9/11 Unleashed U.S. Violence on Civilians Abroad & Attacks on Rights at Home
We look at how post-9/11 policies and the so-called war on terror reshaped the country and the world with two Columbia faculty members who convened a two-day symposium on “The Forever War and the First Amendment.” The symposium brought together...
"Horror to Last a Lifetime": Juan González on Covering 9/11 Attacks in NYC 25 Years Ago Today
Friday marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Around 3,000 people were killed that day, and nearly 10,000 more have died in the years since...
Headlines for September 11, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Entire Red Sea Coastline, Consolidating Power Over Bab al-Mandab Strait, Oil Prices Surge Toward $110 a Barrel as More Ships Are Struck Near Strait of Hormuz, At GOP Midterm Convention, Trump Asks Supporters to “Cheat Like Hell”...
Your guide to 2026 school board elections in Marion County
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy and WFYI as part of a...
Tennessee kids could see major Meta settlement windfall. How will it be spent?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee state lawmakers next year will have access to an unprecedented pot of money earmarked for child mental health...
Voter guide 2026: Here’s who’s running for school board in Wayne Township
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of...
Perry Township school board voter guide 2026: Meet the 3 candidates
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy and WFYI as part of a...
Beech Grove school board voter guide 2026: Meet the 3 candidates
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of...
Voter guide 2026: 4 candidates are running for 3 seats on Pike Township school board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of...
Voter guide 2026: Franklin Township school board race has 7 candidates for 3 seats
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of...
Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township: School board election voter guide
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy and WFYI as part of a...
Voter guide 2026: Here’s who is running for Washington Township school board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of...
Warren Township school board voter guide 2026: Meet the 6 candidates
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of...
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township: School board election voter guide
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy and WFYI as part of a...
Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality.
The post Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality. appeared first on ProPublica .
EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells
The post EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells appeared first on ProPublica .
‘Pay-by-the-day’ living in Pereira: The forgotten survivors of Colombia’s earthquake
In Pereira, Colombia, earthquake survivors living in pay-by-the-day rooms now face homelessness, overcrowded shelters, illness, and a struggle to be counted.
Chicago school board looks at possible preschool expansion, despite opposition from district leadership
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago school board is weighing a resolution to explore offering full-day preschool to all 3-year-olds and shifting how it provides...
Detroit mayor announces 7 new after-school program sites with $2.2 million in city funds
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Seven new after-school sites will open across Detroit this school year using $2.2 million in city funding, Mayor Mary...
Cost savings, first-day jitters, payment delays: NYC launches 2-K for 2,000 toddlers
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. As her 2-year-old son bounded into his brightly colored Brooklyn preschool classroom on Thursday morning, Mirlene Casimir...
Irvington data center poses health concerns for school community — and could also impact enrollment
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. It’s quiet in the back yard of Irvington Community Elementary School, which sits...
NYC back to school: New AI and screen time limits give parents relief
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. The school year started Thursday with a new policy restricting artificial intelligence and screen time for New York...
The rise, fall — and possible future — of high-dosage tutoring
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. In 2020, a wonky but buzzy new phrase entered the common educational lexicon:...
Federal program wants to study young people whose health was affected by the 9/11 attacks
This story was originally published by Healthbeat: Public health, explained. Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here . Twenty-five years after the World Trade Center attacks in Lower Manhattan, the federal government wants...
4.7 Million Dead, $8 Trillion: Counting the Devastating Human & Economic Costs of the Post‑9/11 Wars
As part of our weeklong coverage marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the launch of the United States’ so-called war on terror, we take a look at the human, financial and environmental costs of U.S. military intervention...
"Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump": Spencer Ackerman
“The 'war on terror' was always a construct to be waged, never quite to be ended.” We discuss the origins and impacts of the global “war on terror,” launched by the U.S. government in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on New York City and...
Report from Kabul: NRC Head Jan Egeland on Global Aid Cuts, Poverty & Taliban Repression of Women
In the five years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan following the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country, millions of Afghan refugees have been forced out of neighboring Iran and Pakistan, where they had been living and...
25 Years Later: Afghan New Yorker Masuda Sultan Remembers 9/11 & 19 Relatives Killed in U.S. Bombing
Almost 25 years ago, just days after the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, President George W. Bush addressed the nation, making the case for war against al-Qaeda, whose leader, Osama bin Laden, was based in Afghanistan. “I sensed that...
Headlines for September 10, 2026
Trump Predicts Iran War and High Fuel Prices Will Last Until November, Houthis Seize Red Sea Port City Near Bab al-Mandab Strait, Investors Ditch U.S. Treasuries, Sending U.S. Bond Yields to Highest Levels Since 2007, Rubio Defends U.S. Strikes on...
Voter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI as part of a...
Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians
The post Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians appeared first on ProPublica .
25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown
The post 25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown appeared first on ProPublica .
Got a Connection to Dominican Baseball? Text Us on WhatsApp.
The post Got a Connection to Dominican Baseball? Text Us on WhatsApp. appeared first on ProPublica .
The Rising Baseball Star, a Fatal Car Crash and the Fixer
The post The Rising Baseball Star, a Fatal Car Crash and the Fixer appeared first on ProPublica .
The Dominican Baseball Factory
The post The Dominican Baseball Factory appeared first on ProPublica .
South Korean civil society says no to military deployment in Straight of Hormuz
As the Lee administration said that it would seek public consensus, the anti-war network will continue roaring to stop the country from being dragged into the Iran war.
U.S. Postal Service Failed to Properly Handle Some Ballots During This Year’s Primary Elections, Audit Finds
The post U.S. Postal Service Failed to Properly Handle Some Ballots During This Year’s Primary Elections, Audit Finds appeared first on ProPublica .
Denver school board discusses alleged use of antisemitic language, other accusations
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A discussion of alleged policy violations by two Denver school board members began...
How much stricter will homeschool enrichment rules get in Colorado? These officials will decide.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Should private contractors be allowed to run state-funded programs for Colorado’s...
For America’s 250th birthday, Philadelphia students get a civics lesson in a time capsule
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. To mark America’s bicentennial in 1976, the names of 816 children were sealed in a time capsule in Philadelphia. On Wednesday, at the visitor center...
25 years later, teaching 9/11: How NYC educators navigate the anniversary
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Twenty-five years ago, about 1 million New York City children were in school on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when...
As NYC schools open, 5 big questions about Mamdani’s education agenda
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. On Thursday, New York City’s public schools will begin the first full school year under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. His...
Memphis schools stopped giving laptops to every student this year
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County Schools has quietly ended a yearslong policy of giving every student their own personal laptop or...
School vaccine data can expose hidden outbreak risks. But access depends on where you live.
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here . As Pennsylvania’s growing measles outbreak gets closer to her community on the west side of the state, Amanda Clear is taking actions to assess the risks to her...
"Let's Just Round Them Up": The Rise of Islamophobia in the Post-9/11 Domestic War on Terror
The attacks on September 11, 2001, unleashed a wave of Islamophobia in the United States that resulted in widespread harassment and persecution of Muslim Americans. In addition to vigilante attacks targeting Muslims or those perceived to be Muslim,...
Meet 9/11 Health Watch, NYC Group Behind Mayor Mamdani's Release of 170K Pages on Ground Zero Toxins
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unsealed more than 170,000 pages of records that offer new insights into how the city responded to the disaster. Some of the papers indicate that...
Headlines for September 9, 2026
Canada, France and the U.K. Ban Trade with Israeli Settlements, Haaretz: Israeli Prime Minister Netayahu Failed to Heed Warning of October 7 Attacks, U.S. Forces Bomb Five Iranian Tankers as Iran Retaliates by Firing Missiles at U.S. Base in Jordan,...
Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.
The post Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. appeared first on ProPublica .
I Wrote About His Wrongful Conviction. He Got Only 13 Years of Freedom Before Cancer Took His Life.
The post I Wrote About His Wrongful Conviction. He Got Only 13 Years of Freedom Before Cancer Took His Life. appeared first on ProPublica .
Denver school board president accuses members of policy violations, including antisemitic language
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. The Denver school board president is accusing two board members of a long list of...
A free Commerce City program might foreshadow the demand for Workforce Pell in Colorado
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. Natalia Antezana fully expected Commerce City residents to embrace the opportunity for short-term,...
Credit recovery enrollment rose 13% since 2017, raising questions about graduation rigor
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Data analysis by Kae Petrin. The number of students taking courses designed to help them pass after failing a class — classes often compressed to...
Voter guide: Meet the candidates running for the Detroit school board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Thirty-four people are vying for five open seats on the board for the Detroit Public Schools Community District , a pivotal...
NYC student OMNY cards expired early, leaving families confused and paying out-of-pocket
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Many New York City students last week were caught off guard when they tried to use the OMNY cards they received last...
Newark students head back to class as district rolls out cellphone ban
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Newark Public Schools Superintendent Roger León started the first day of classes with a tour of elementary schools...
Can a new national peace policy fix Nigeria’s security problems?
The country is confronting insurgency, banditry, mass kidnapping, communal violence, and organized crime, with the nature varying significantly from one region to another.
2-K, contract delays, pay parity: Mamdani taps new early childhood education head at critical moment
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. With just two days until the start of the new school year and a preschool payment crisis still simmering , Mayor Zohran...
25 Years After 9/11: Cover-Up of Air Quality Risk Proved to Be "Death Sentence" for Thousands
Bob Hennelly, general manager of WBAI Pacifica Radio in New York, broadcast live during the September 11 attacks in 2001 and has been covering developments ever since. He says officials rushed to reopen the city after the disaster, despite the health...
"People I Flew with All the Time": Flight Attendant Union Head Sara Nelson Remembers 9/11 Victims
We speak with Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, about how flight attendants were affected by the 9/11 attacks. Nelson was working in Chicago that day, but she lost five of her friends, who were fellow...
Firefighter, EMT, Stuyvesant High School Student Describe 9/11 Exposure & Long Fight for Healthcare
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, many New York City residents are still grappling with complicated health conditions related to exposure to the toxic air and debris around ground zero. “We were digging through the pile and using rakes to...
"Toxic Nightmare": 25 Years After 9/11, Juan González on His Predictions of Worker Illness & Death
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, more people are believed to have died from cancer, respiratory and other illnesses due to exposure to the airborne toxins than the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center. In the...
Headlines for September 8, 2026
Houthi Forces from Yemen Strike Saudi Cities and Energy Sites, Injuring Over 70 People, U.S. Gov’t Investigators Administer Polygraph Exams to 50 People on the Military’s Joint Staff, Israeli Strikes Kill 11 People in Southern Lebanon, Israel Carries...
This State Is Spending More on Lethal Injections. A Law Tries to Keep the Details Secret.
The post This State Is Spending More on Lethal Injections. A Law Tries to Keep the Details Secret. appeared first on ProPublica .
U.S. moves up in PISA test score rankings because other countries are doing worse
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. In the early 2000s, politicians and pundits were swept up in anxiety about U.S. performance on a key international test known as PISA....
What remains after Nepal’s Gen Z protests? Survivors reflect one year later
Nepal's Gen Z protesters, a year on, still carry the physical, emotional, and financial scars of that uprising, while questions about justice and accountability remain unresolved.
When the tap runs dry: Women carry more than water in Kazakhstan
When a woman learns to calculate the value of her time and says, “This is evidence, and they must answer,” a permanent shift takes place for her and the community.
Democracy Now! Marks 30 Years with Angela Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe & More
A special broadcast: Highlights from Democracy Now!’s 30th anniversary celebration at the historic Riverside Church, featuring Angela Davis, Patti Smith, Mosab Abu Toha, Michael Stipe, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Amy Goodman, Juan González, Nermeen...
‘The kids simply cannot handle it’: Why New York students are reading fewer books
This story originally appeared in New York Focus , a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here . More than a decade ago, Queens teacher Nicole Radosti Pipia’s fifth- and sixth-grade students seemed...
Huge homeschool enrichment program closes in Colorado, following stricter rules and demise of authorizer
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A publicly funded homeschool enrichment program that last year enrolled nearly 2,800...
As Michigan reading scores fall again, state superintendent is clear: ‘We need to improve.’
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan third grade reading scores continued to slide in the state’s most recent standardized tests this year, even as...
Detroit district maintains growth in literacy and math on the 2026 M-STEP
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit school district made small year-over-year gains in reading, writing, and math in nearly every grade on state...
Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say
The post Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say appeared first on ProPublica .
7 key changes shaping NYC schools for the 2026-27 academic year
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. While all eyes this school year will be on New York City’s new artificial intelligence rules , that’s not the only new...
"Top of the World": Remembering the Restaurant Workers Killed Atop World Trade Center in 9/11 Attack
A new documentary titled Top of the World tells the story of Windows on the World, the legendary restaurant atop the World Trade Center, through the eyes of its former employees. Windows on the World served guests for 25 years, until the morning of...
"Terrorizing Our City": ICE Targets Immigrants in Danbury, CT, Including at School Bus Stops
We go to Danbury, Connecticut, where residents held a mass demonstration this week to protest recent immigration arrests and to support the city’s immigrant community. Danbury, like many other communities across the United States, has been the target...
"They Got Zero Notice": 2,500 Workers Laid Off as Tyson Foods Shutters Meatpacking Plant in Illinois
Tyson Foods, the United States’ largest meatpacking and processing company, shuttered a beef processing facility in Joslin, Illinois, last month, laying off more than 2,500 primarily immigrant workers “virtually overnight.” Although Tyson Foods CEO...
Stanford Student Newspaper Wins Suit over Trump's Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Speech
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of international students in seeking to deport them for their pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel. The ruling is the result of a lawsuit filed by...
Headlines for September 4, 2026
As U.S. Conflict wIth Iran Enters 7th Month, Vance Declares, “I Wouldn’t Call This a War” , Israel’s National Security Minister Outlines Plan to Expel All Palestinians from Gaza Strip, 33 Democrats Join GOP Lawmakers to Pass Bill Stripping Funds from...
Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year.
The post Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year. appeared first on ProPublica .
What to know from Philadelphia’s review of its English language arts curriculum
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Philadelphia school district officials have pledged that this will be the year students’ reading proficiency improves. But as the district starts...
Borderless Magazine: He watched his mother advocate for special ed support in CPS. Now, he’s voting for change
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15West: Chicago school board accessible voter guide
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WTTW: How this year’s Chicago Board of Education elections will work
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Support tax increases for schools as the cost of living rises? Indiana voters face a tough choice.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Lindsay Bohney stares at her house’s property tax bill. There’s one figure she has...
To change football culture, Philly’s high school coaches tackle emotions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. As head football coach at Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia, Jordan Alexander faces dual challenges as the team begins its fall...
American Psychological Association calls for higher ed tech standards, not screen bans in new report
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Badges, tokens, and flashing lights: The widespread gamification of education technology harms learning and harms children, the American...
As his family self-deports, this teen is leaving behind his friends, his church, and his education dreams
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. This time last year, Bruno was picking out a new backpack, asking friends about their junior year class schedules,...
NYC’s new school AI ban explained: What’s changing? What’s still murky?
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. After months of waiting , Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday released the outlines of New York City’s approach to dealing...
States urge schools to use AI, but leave teachers on their own to stop cheating
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Paige Wyatt heard plenty from administrators about using AI to generate lesson plans at the school where she taught high school English. Her...
Guide: What to know about the public schools tax referendum in Indianapolis
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This November, Indianapolis voters will decide a question that’s make-or-break for...
One measles case could upend a campus for weeks. Colleges urge faculty to locate proof of immunity now.
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here . While reporting a recent story on the surge in older adults seeking measles immunity tests , I kept coming across something I hadn’t expected. Colleges and...
NYC to ban student AI tools in 2-K through 8th grade and limit classroom screen time
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City is expected to release its school policy for artificial intelligence on Wednesday, with a ban on...
Emily Griffith Technical College to buy $11 million building for move out of DPS headquarters
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. An $11 million building purchase, and millions more in renovation costs, are key to a...
Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The amount of time Tennessee students spend taking state standardized tests next spring will increase significantly due to...
Fresh faces, AI fears: 4,000 new teachers gear up for NYC’s first day of school
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Career stability. The chance to give back to neighborhoods that shaped them. A knack for working with children. As more...
The promise and limits of career and technical education
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. Career and technical education may be the last bipartisan issue in America. From...
Know a young musican? Chalkbeat’s back-to-school rap contest is here.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to Monday, Sept. 14. School is almost back in session, and Chalkbeat Philadelphia wants to know which...
What do Memphis schools need to improve? Here’s what local experts say.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County Schools is under state and local pressure to boost student achievement as the battle over district...
How Whitney Houston’s funeral director got a $700,000 deal with Newark schools to teach food service
This story was originally published by NJ Spotlight News through the NJ News Wire . Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. What, exactly, does a funeral...
Chicago school board candidates sign pledge to ban AI use in schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Roughly half of the 45 candidates running for the Chicago school board have signed a pledge to adopt a three-year ban on artificial...
Fewer Colorado schools are on the state’s watchlist for low performance, according to new ratings
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Fewer schools are on Colorado’s watchlist for low performance this year, according to...
Four Denver schools are safe from closure under a new district policy because they boosted their ratings
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Public Schools will not close any schools this year under a new policy that...
Philadelphia’s school selection process postponed to October
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. Philadelphia’s school selection process this year will begin later than usual as the district waits for state officials to finalize...
Mamdani pledges $43 million to fix NYC childcare payment delays before school starts
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday pledged to address payment delays that are threatening the rollout of his signature free...
As federal immigration arrests rise in New Jersey, teachers share strategies to help students
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. As New Jersey students head back to school, teachers say they are preparing for a school year shaped by uncertainty...
A new Colorado report is unlikely to quiet renewed national debate about test-optional admissions
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. Making standardized test scores optional for college admissions in Colorado hasn’t hurt students and...
NYC school board rejects $1.65 million tech deal in early setback for Mamdani
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City’s school board failed to approve a technology contract advanced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration...
Why the Indianapolis teachers union opposes a proposed tax increase for city public schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. A who’s who of Indianapolis community and education leaders gathered Tuesday at the...
DPSCD board addresses funding gaps between sports teams
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit school district spends more than $300,000 a year on high school athletics, but one school board member wants...
All recent polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race
We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.
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