Child Protection Services is no longer sharing abuse reports with police, officer says
A Mississippi law now prohibits state agencies from disclosing records involving children without exceptions – a change that took effect Wednesday.
Op-Ed: The Declaration is a gift. But to keep it, we must earn it
As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, there will be no shortage of fireworks, parades, speeches and reflections on our history. Those celebrations are appropriate. The signing of the Declaration of Independence remains one of...
Donald Trump’s Improvised AI Regime
Plus: John Brennan sues the Trump administration, Russia bombards Kyiv after Ukrainian refinery strikes, and Trump talks to Teddy Roosevelt.
Word Row: July 2
Take some time to tease your brain with this popular word puzzle.
Unopposed For Reelection, Honolulu Budget Chair Isn’t Afraid To Fight Admin
Council member Val Okimoto has charged into public disputes against powerful members of the city administration.
Kauaʻi, Big Island Poised To Take Step Forward For Mental Healthcare
Senate Bill 847 would expand access by allowing appropriately trained psychologists to help reduce wait times in rural neighbor islands.
Makana Eyre: Returning Indigenous Remains A Top Priority For Schatz
Hawaiʻi U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz is pressing academic institutions to follow federal law regarding remains and cultural objects.
Wastewater In Lava Fields: Delayed Fix Costs Big Island $1K Daily
After a legal settlement, Hawaiʻi County agreed to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning in March. Now the project is four months overdue and the county could face a hefty fine.
Honolulu Rail Riders Face Persistent Station And Elevator Closures
Three years after opening, the city's Skyline transit system has endured its share of operational hiccups.
Landfill, Cesspools And Another ʻIniki?: Kauaʻi County Council Candidate Q&As
Kauaʻi's council members face daunting infrastructure needs, a shortage of workforce housing and declining visitor numbers on the island.
Makana Eyre: No Ka Pau ʻOle ʻAna O Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi I Kahi Kānāwai Pāpā ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi O Ka Makahiki 1896
Ua ulu a nui loa ka makemake e aʻo i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, ʻaʻole naʻe lawa nā kumu no nā kula kaiapuni.
Companies Are Throttling Employees’ AI Use Because It’s Too Expensive
Sources and leaks from Amazon, Adobe, Atlassian, Citi, and more show what is really happening with AI right now: companies are trying to reign in AI use as costs spiral out of control.
River authority’s budget woes are another blow to water-needy Corpus Christi
Cities and other water users have already paid $4.1 million to reserve water from a seawater desalination plant that is not close to construction.
Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak
Despite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form.
Vaccination rates in Texas schools have been dropping. Look up the latest vaccination rates in your district.
The Texas Tribune has created a searchable database of the latest vaccine rates for school districts and private schools and how they’ve changed in the last year.
Why Melat Kiros was able to tap into the anti-establishment wave and Julie Gonzales did not
Money, time, geography and different levels of support from liberal groups all factored into why Gonzales lost to US Sen. John Hickenlooper in Colorado
Geologic wonders and ample wildlife: 10 public parks that are quintessential Colorado
It's Rocky Mountain National Park when the wetlands freeze over. It's cliff dwellings tucked into sandstone alcoves. It's dinosaur fossils embedded in a cliff wall. It's quintessential Colorado.
Tariff refunds landing for Colorado importers, though not without a cost for small business
At least $23.7B in refunds from unlawful tariffs have been refunded to U.S. importers out of an estimated $166B owed, according to court testimony
Hoping to hike, fish, boat or camp in Colorado this summer? With wildfires and drought, you need to check before you go.
Multiple wildfires are preventing access to wide swaths of public lands while drought is drying up rivers and reservoirs
Transgender patients seek to hold Children’s Hospital Colorado in contempt
The patients argue that Children’s is violating court orders by not resuming gender-affirming care for transgender youth
How Google and AI Nearly Made a Seasoned Reporter Spiral
The post How Google and AI Nearly Made a Seasoned Reporter Spiral appeared first on ProPublica .
Governance or ‘into the weeds’: Local school board members learning on the job
For school board members, the balancing act between governance and operations is sometimes precarious.
I learned the feeling of statelessness in my Uyghur homeland
Feelings of statelessness happen when a people’s language, their culture, their memories, and future no longer have an equal place in the land they call home.
Opinion: With two major anniversaries on the horizon, let’s take stock of what it means to be a Coloradan
The nation’s semiquincentennial and Colorado’s sesquicentennial are good reminder to reflect on the past and look forward to what we can do for the future
What the Declaration Declared
Thomas Jefferson’s belief in liberty as a universal cause is reflected in his words severing ties with Britain.
The Men Who Gave Me America
Fathers, grandfathers, and becoming an American citizen.
The Counterterrorism Lessons America Can’t Afford to Forget
The Trump administration’s moves to hollow out the intelligence community come amid a terrorist threat that increasingly targets a besieged Jewish community.
Stephen Miller’s Wrecking Ball
A new book shows how Trump’s aide tears things down—but then retreats from the damage he caused.
The Supreme Court’s Slaughter Decision Is Only Half the Battle
Forcing Congress to hold the executive branch is the other half.
Polis fires Colorado clemency board members who publicly disclosed voting twice against Tina Peters’ release
Board members were fired because they violated an executive order requiring confidentiality of clemency discussions and decisions, the governor’s office said
Dred SCOTUS
The Supreme Court’s majority demanded America commit national suicide. The post Dred SCOTUS appeared first on The American Conservative .
Europe Lashes Out Against Prospect of Talking to Russia
European Council President António Costa has tried establishing dialogue with Moscow. The post Europe Lashes Out Against Prospect of Talking to Russia appeared first on The American Conservative .
America’s Hard Left and Right Have Had It With Israel
New York socialists are done with these wars. So are America First conservatives. The post America’s Hard Left and Right Have Had It With Israel appeared first on The American Conservative .
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Dane Smith
"We should prioritize the highest-risk cesspools using factors such as proximity to waterways, directing larger incentives toward those properties."
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Skyler Workman
"We need to invest in curbside pickup to improve the separation of garbage before it hits the landfills."
LISTEN: Fredericksburg SPCA talks about taking care of animals in this heat
Kathleen Becker-Daley and Von Young say animals depend on you to make wise choices for them on these super hot days,
Analysis of gunshot that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia shows officer who fired was not in harm’s way, family’s attorney says
Attorney Ben Crump says an autopsy shows 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was struck by gunfire that came from beside the car where the toddler was a passenger during a police confrontation with the boy's mother and one of her friends outside a Walmart in...
King County Regional Homeless Authority restructure gets mostly positive reviews
(The Center Square) - King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision to significantly restructure the troubled King County Regional Homeless Authority drew praise from some of the agency’s most ardent critics, but not...
All Colorado school districts must now have a cellphone policy. Here’s what the 20 largest adopted.
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. Nearly all of Colorado’s 20 largest school districts have adopted restrictions on...
WATCH: Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle gets new funding despite investigations
(The Center Square) - Even with the group under state and federal investigation, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle has secured another round of funding for affordable housing. The Washington Department of Commerce recently awarded tens of...
WATCH: California NextGen 911 bill clears another committee
(The Center Square) – A bill that would institute more oversight for California’s NextGen 911 system is expected to garner approval by a key policy committee in the state’s Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. Senate Bill 985 , by Sen. Tony Strickland,...
Victor Marx takes lead over Barbara Kirkmeyer in Republican primary for Colorado governor
Marx had 39.9% of the vote to Kirkmeyer’s 39.5% of the vote at 5 p.m. Wednesday. It may be several more days before it becomes clear who won the race.
WATCH: Spokane Valley meeting ends abruptly after exchange over councilmember lawsuit
(The Center Square) - Between investigations, litigation and lost productivity, Spokane Valley officials say Councilmember Al Merkel has cost taxpayers $600,000 as the city declares a win in lawsuit against him. City Manager John Hohman pegged the...
Trial wraps in Jackson’s fight with state over airport
The Jackson airport and city have fought a measure the Mississippi Legislature passed in 2016 to create a regional authority to run the airport.
WATCH: Long-term WA Cares benefits now available, but few residents eligible
(The Center Square) - Washington state begins paying benefits on Wednesday from the mandatory payroll tax funded long-term care program, known as “ WA Cares .” The program offers up to $36,500 in support for long term care services, through a...
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to resign at end of month
Gov. Greg Abbott chose the former GOP lawmaker for the role last year, giving him the reins of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.
What SCOTUS didn’t say about transgender athletes — and what the ruling means for schools and students
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court’s Tuesday decision on transgender sports participation in some ways simply upheld the status quo. States that prohibit...
Justice Department sues California, Virginia over new gun laws
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Justice Department sued California and Virginia Wednesday over new gun laws that went into effect the same day. Both states used their Democratic trifectas – a Democratic governor and both legislative chambers under...
Republican revolt against Johnson halts business in U.S. House
(The Center Square) – U.S. House lawmakers have left town early for the July 4th holiday after legislative business in the chamber ground to a halt, the second time in weeks that Republican House leaders lost control of the floor. That leaves the...
Roe for Dummies
Birthright citizenship is the new postliberal judicial litmus test.
Senate's choice was teacher, state employee pay raises not retroactive
(The Center Square) – Applying raises for North Carolina teachers and state workers retroactively was blocked by the Senate, says the leader of the House of Representatives. And the compromise was a one-time bonus. Discussion on Wednesday after the...
Trump administration, GOP seek workarounds to tackle birthright citizenship
(The Center Square) – Following a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship, Republicans and the Trump administration are seeking ways to curb babies born in the U.S. to noncitizens. The 5-4 decision in Barbara v. Trump,...
Trump praised 'natural 7-OH'; DEA moves to ban it
(The Center Square) – Two months after President Donald Trump said his administration was looking "very seriously" at approving "natural 7-OH," the Drug Enforcement Administration moved Wednesday to place the substance into Schedule I as a controlled...
WATCH: Panel OKs making rebuilding easier in Altadena
(The Center Square) – Homeowners in Altadena would have more time to rebuild their wildfire-damaged properties and homes under a new bill that passed unanimously at a California legislative committee hearing Wednesday morning. Senate Bill 1090...
World Bank revamps green funding, but clean energy stays
(The Center Square) - The World Bank Board Tuesday announced the end of a commitment to direct 45% of its total financing toward climate-related projects, though under the new rules individual nations can still request funding for clean energy...
House passes university funding but has dustup on school choice bill
(The Center Square) - The state began its new fiscal year Wednesday with no budget in place and events in the House - a testy faceoff on one education-related bill, but bipartisan passage of another - made it unclear if a deal will occur anytime...
The Problem With the Marxist Mind
If The System exists, why would individual choice matter?
Businesses call for domestic AI, manufacturing
(The Center Square) - Business leaders on Wednesday called for increased domestic manufacturing and a focus on artificial intelligence in U.S. supply chains. Melody Richard, vice president of Pantry at Walmart, highlighted the supermarket chain’s...
Fed Chair Signals Renewed Inflation Fight at ECB Panel
State of the Union: Kevin Warsh indicated that the central bank would pursue price stability independent from political pressures. The post Fed Chair Signals Renewed Inflation Fight at ECB Panel appeared first on The American Conservative .
New Florida laws affect homes, schools, data centers
(The Center Square) – Several new Florida laws take effect Wednesday, including fewer restrictions for homeowners, new rules for data centers and education changes. Homeowners will no longer need to secure a permit for work they have done on their...
Podcast: The AI Tokenpocalypse Is Here
How companies are burning through their AI tokens; and the fake AI-generated flowers all over Etsy, eBay, and Amazon.
Trump approves $11M disaster declaration for Mississippi for May tornado recovery
President Donald Trump announced the approval of $11 million for recovery from tornadoes and severe weather that hit Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties on May 6 and 7.
Colorado receives funding to bring back the FAFSA completion tracker
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. Six months after state budget cuts left Colorado high school counselors without access to a financial...
Hours away from America’s 250th, gas prices inch up across the state
(The Center Square) – Gas prices inched up three pennies overnight on average in North Carolina on the fifth day of the July Fourth holiday travel period just 72 hours from America’s 250th birthday. At 31 cents below the national average, the state...
New bill allows Georgians a vote on school speed zone cameras
(The Center Square) – A new law would give Georgia voters a say on whether they want school speed zone detection cameras, which one lawmaker said is raising millions for local governments and private companies. House Bill 651 requires cities and...
Minimum wages rise in Chicago, Cook County
(The Center Square) – Minimum wages have gone up for workers in Chicago and Cook County, but efforts to raise state and federal minimums remain on hold. As of July 1, Chicago’s minimum wage is $17.05 per hour for employers with four workers or more,...
Harrisburg pushes legislation to keep AI companions transparently non-human
(The Center Square) - With the rise of increasingly intelligent and emotionally responsive AI companions, Pennsylvania House members advanced on Wednesday a bill protecting vulnerable children and adults from dangerous AI chat interactions. Due to...
Crooked Letter Sports: We’ve got World Cup (and golf) fever | Ep. 303
As the World Cup moves to the Knockout Rounds, we take a look at the most exciting games so far and pontificate on the USA’s chances. Plus, Scottie Scheffler finishes second (again) and Rick picks his favorite Mississippi courses.
Dark money groups that spent $2.5M backing more moderate Democrats in statehouse primaries won in just 2 of 8 races
The biggest loss happened in House District 6 in Denver, where state Rep. Sean Camacho lost to civil rights attorney Iris Halpern
Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Nearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.
Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Wins in Colorado, Extending Recent Streak
State of the Union: The victory marks the latest in a wave of DSA victories in Democratic primaries. The post Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Wins in Colorado, Extending Recent Streak appeared first on The American Conservative .
State gives K–12 teachers earlier access to money for classroom supplies
Money for teachers to spend on classroom supplies should be available on July 15. Before, the Education Enhancement funds weren’t available until August, which meant teachers had to pay out of pocket or wait to make purchases to set up their...
Beyond the binary: Global traditions of gender fluidity
In this collaborative article, Global Voices dives into non-binary gender representation traditions from around the world, spanning China, South Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and more.
Hiker dies on 14,000-foot Colorado peak notorious for rockfall danger
Rescuers fought 60 mph winds on Little Bear Peak to reach a hiker who fell “a significant distance” after a chunk of rock broke loose on the West Ridge Indirect route
Scientists Asked AI to Impersonate 112 Public Figures. What Happened Next Is a ‘Dire’ Warning
Researchers discovered that people found AI impersonators to be more authentic, coherent, and relevant than the real politicians, raising alarm bells around the potential for public deception.
Memphis schools takeover blocked by judge in temporary order
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Memphis school takeover board’s authority after school officials said it could...
USM’s Scott Berry is selected for American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame
Scott Berry, the winningest baseball coach in Southern Miss baseball history, has been selected for induction into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.
Stafford school board approves amended operating budget totaling $525.9M
Budget includes an additional $8.8 million in state funding.
U.S. Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic AI Models
State of the Union: Claude Fable 5 will be available for public use Wednesday. The post U.S. Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic AI Models appeared first on The American Conservative .
Iran Negotiations Day 14: U.S. and Iran Continue Indirect Negotiations in Doha
State of the Union: Israel’s defense minister threatened to re-start the war with Iran if necessary. The post Iran Negotiations Day 14: U.S. and Iran Continue Indirect Negotiations in Doha appeared first on The American Conservative .
Finding his people: Hawaii transplant builds music community one Wednesday at a time
Mark Allred draws together songwriters for a weekly session aimed at supporting each other and bringing new music into the world.
The Mamdani Wave’s Republican Harbinger
A new Democratic insurgency looks a lot like the GOP’s agitation of yesteryear. The post The Mamdani Wave’s Republican Harbinger appeared first on The American Conservative .
Immigration arrests disrupt lives and businesses in Oxford
After a wave of immigration enforcement arrests in and around Oxford in the first two weeks of June, immigrant communities faced a void of information from authorities as they confronted the emergencies and disruptions to lives, families and...
P.S. Weekly live: Student reporters reflect on covering NYC Schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. It’s a wrap on P.S. Weekly’s third season, and to cap it off, we have a special live-recorded episode from Brooklyn...
Reparations Efforts "Sweeping the Country" Despite DOJ Attack on Evanston, IL Groundbreaking Program
The Department of Justice is attempting to sabotage a reparations initiative that compensates victims of historic housing discrimination in Evanston, Illinois. For decades, Black residents of Evanston were subjected to redlining and other forms of...
Supreme Court Approves Mail-In Voting, But Trump Keeps Pushing Extremist SAVE Act Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump has received another setback in his ongoing quest to control U.S. elections. In a 5-4 split, the Supreme Court ruled that mail-in ballots do not need to be received by Election Day to be counted, as long as they were postmarked...
"We Continue to Fight": Chase Strangio on the Supreme Court's Ban on Trans Girls & Women in Sports
The Supreme Court has ruled that states can prohibit transgender student athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports teams, with the court’s conservative justices finding that such bans — currently introduced in Idaho and West Virginia — do...
"America Is a Multiracial Democracy": Supreme Court Denies Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship
“Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights — to freely participate in our political community. The Framers of the Fourteenth Amendment extended that promise to 'every free-born person in this land.' … We keep that promise today.” So...
Selling identities: The commercialization of Mayan culture
In this edition, we explore a narrative shared by Grupo Xcaret and the Gran Consejo Maya de Quintana Roo that presents Mayan symbols and identities as a trademark.
Headlines for July 1, 2026
Satellite Images Show Over 58,000 Buildings Damaged by Venezuela Earthquakes, Iran’s Top Negotiator Rules Out High-Level Talks Until U.S. Abides by MOU , Israel’s Netanyahu Visits Troops in Southern Lebanon, Says Occupation Will Continue, 22 House...
More Republicans than Democrats file for school board races in central Indiana
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 plurality of school board candidates in central Indiana did not declare a party...
Birthright Citizenship Upheld
Plus: the Supreme Court lets states bar transgender athletes from girls’ sports, Michael Bennet loses Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, and Portnoy for Mayor, apparently.
What’s next for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood? Secretary Teresa Ramos gives a sneak peak.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. The Illinois Department of Early Childhood is officially open after years of development by state and local leaders . The Wednesday...
Apple ‘Hide My Email’ Vulnerability Reveals Peoples’ Real Email Addresses
”Hide My Email users deserve to know that it may be possible for attackers to discover their hidden email addresses,” the person who reported the issue said.
Illinois opens a new agency handling services for kids under 5. Here’s what it means for families.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Illinoisans raising young children now have a one-stop shop to get assistance for most of their needs — including childcare, early...
Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race
Now permitted to spend freely in coordination with GOP candidates, national Republican committees can use their flush war chests to help candidates like Paxton close fundraising deficits.
One year after the July 4 flood, Kerr County shows signs of trauma and healing
Crider’s dance hall is back. Homes are rebuilt. Kids swim in the river. But there’s also deep grief after the river killed 119 people and traumatized more.
On the upper Texas coast, many petrochemical facilities may not be prepared for fiercer storms
Galveston County alone is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. Their level of emergency preparedness varies widely.
A Troubling Milestone: Most Supreme Court Rulings Are Secretive Votes With Little Justification
The post A Troubling Milestone: Most Supreme Court Rulings Are Secretive Votes With Little Justification appeared first on ProPublica .
The Declaration of Independence | Interview: Michael Auslin
We hold these truths…
The meme that became a movement: Inside India’s Cockroach Janta Party
An off-the-cuff remark in India’s highest court triggered something no one had planned for: Within days, millions of young Indians were publicly calling for changes and reforms and creating impacts.
How Each Side Could Muff the Peace Deal
The Americans and the Iranians are showing signs of reverting to their usual bad habits. The post How Each Side Could Muff the Peace Deal appeared first on The American Conservative .
No Party For John Cornyn
The outgoing Texan senator has failed to adapt to Trump’s GOP. The post No Party For John Cornyn appeared first on The American Conservative .
Tennessee reading scores are up, but progress is uneven as students get older
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Nearly 45% of Tennessee third graders met or exceeded expectations on the state’s reading assessment this year, but those...
LISTEN: FXBG Rubber Ducky Derby this Saturday
A Fredericksburg tradition returns this Saturday as 2,000 rubber ducks take to the Rappahannock River.
New bill offers juvenile offenders ‘a shot at parole’ based on mitigating factors
The bill also states that inmates must be released within 30 days of being granted parole.
Corpus Christi declines to seek federal grant for long-debated water desalination plant
City Council members traded insults before the 5-4 vote blocked an effort to apply for up to $120 million in federal grants to help build the treatment plant.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
Abbott previously outlined a broad regulatory framework around data centers amid backlash from rural communities around their impact on residential neighborhoods.
TribCast: Can Ted Cruz save college sports?
Texas politics have become deeply engaged in the fight over the future of college football. We discuss the saga of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the influence of megadonor Cody Campbell and U.S. Ted Cruz's proposed fix.
Chicago school board candidates won’t be removed from ballot due to ‘dual-circulation’ argument
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. A decision Tuesday by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners prevents dozens of school board candidates from being removed from the...
Dallas will furlough 4,200 city employees amid budget gap
Dallas has seen a $30 million budget shortfall driven by slower sales tax revenue and higher-than-expected overtime costs for police and firefighters.
Supreme Court rules states can restrict transgender athletes’ sports participation in schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. States can bar transgender athletes from playing on school teams that match their gender identity, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The 6-3...
What it means when a Colorado college is designated a Basic Needs Campus or a Thriving Institution
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. Earlier this month, the Colorado Department of Higher Education announced a newly revamped Basic Needs...
State court office will follow judge orders on youth court access, while legal conundrum around secrecy remains
The Office of the State Public Defender requested a temporary restraining order last week to curb what it predicted would be catastrophic results from the sunsetting of a crucial law dealing with access to youth court information.
Vindman introduces bipartisan legislation to address VA staffing shortages
U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-Arizona) co-sponsored the bipartisan legislation.
Why a new federal school choice program may require a massive marketing budget
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. A new federal tax credit is designed to unleash a spigot of funding for school choice,...
Art Time 4 Kids finds its next chapter close to home
Downtown business changes owners but retains the mission of nurturing a love for art in kids.
Here’s how education spending is affecting Pennsylvania’s state budget negotiations
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for their free newsletters . Gov. Josh Shapiro...
NYC budget gives every public school kindergartner $1,000 for college, restores education programs
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 public school kindergartners will automatically receive $1,000 for college expenses, up from $100, under a...
Bo French says Texas shouldn’t recognize babies born to undocumented parents as American citizens
The GOP nominee for the state’s oil and gas commission said Texas should not recognize babies born to immigrant parents as citizens.
Some federal judges are scrambling to decide the fate of thousands in ICE custody. Not in Mississippi
A federal judge who's assigned to handle all ICE custody petitions in Mississippi has not decided a case on its merits since at least last October, court dockets show.
DPSCD adds five new schools to list of buildings with low enrollment, high costs
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Five new schools have been added to a list of buildings the Detroit school district is monitoring for possible...
Catholic bishop seeks information on “wildly disturbing” ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church
ICE detained the 56-year-old nun from Nigeria on Sunday but released her later that day after federal lawmakers intervened.
I Have Thoughts About That Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses Ad
Meta's new Starfire AI glasses, made in partnership with Kylie Jenner, are giving me the creeps.
Why gender diversity matters in technology
In the face of widespread oppression and commodification of the global south, our hope rests on the strength of our diversity as we move together imperfectly towards our collective liberations.
County With 37 Data Centers Asks Schools to ‘Conserve Electricity’
Henrico County is a major hub for data centers in Virginia. Its officials said it expects a 25% rise in electricity costs next year, and advised workers to close the blinds and turn off their computers to make up for it.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship
The court’s ruling means children born to undocumented immigrants in the U.S. will continue to be citizens.
Scammers Sell Seeds for Exotic AI-Generated Flowers That Don’t Exist
Ebay, Amazon, and Etsy are unable to stop the flood of AI-generated seed scams.
Companies Are Making Claude and Codex Talk Like Cavemen to Stop AI’s Soaring Costs
A senior OpenAI employee has contributed code to the project, simply called 'caveman.'
How I Bought a Private Jet By Selling $10 Subscriptions to 404 Media
My journey inside the world of LARPing, where hustlebros pretend to be rich for TikTok.
"Keep Supporting the Venezuelan People": Thousands Missing as Earthquake Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescue efforts in Venezuela continue as thousands of people remain missing — trapped under the rubble of flattened homes and buildings nearly a week after two back-to-back earthquakes devastated the capital, Caracas, and the nearby city of La Guaira....
Meet Aber Kawas, DSA-Backed Palestinian American Who Won New York State Senate Primary
The Democratic Socialists of America’s slate dominated the New York primaries last week, with Aber Kawas winning the Democratic nomination for a New York state Senate seat in the New York City borough of Queens with a 20-point lead against...
Virginia General Assembly approves Spanberger’s budget amendments, ending monthslong impasse
Democrats defend final spending plan while Republicans criticize drawn-out negotiations and late-session policy making.
"Merciless Indian Savages": Cherokee Podcaster on Racist Slur in the Declaration of Independence
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July Fourth, we speak to award-winning Cherokee author and journalist Rebecca Nagle about what’s missing from the conventional story of the American Revolution. “The...
Headlines for June 30, 2026
Iranian Officials Deny Trump’s Claims of High-Level Talks in Doha, Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 8, Including 2 Children, as Smotrich Calls for Gaza Settlements, Rights Group Says Israel Is Killing Palestinian Children in West Bank at Fastest Rate...
Stars, stripes and spectacle: How to spend Independence Day weekend in Fredericksburg
From rubber ducky races to re-enactments, here's what to do on the July 4th weekend.
“That Guy Is Still Out There”
The post “That Guy Is Still Out There” appeared first on ProPublica .
San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
As Texas counties have faced hurdles to curb the rapid growth of data center developments, cities could have more success with banning them through their zoning laws, land experts say.
Screwworm: Fact vs. fiction
As cases of the New World screwworm increase, so do rumors about the parasitic fly. Here are some of the biggest myths.
To Protect Its Drinking Water, This City Has to Appeal to the Oil Regulators That Put It at Risk
The post To Protect Its Drinking Water, This City Has to Appeal to the Oil Regulators That Put It at Risk appeared first on ProPublica .
Trump’s DOJ Said Police Reform Was “Factually Unjustified.” A New Report Shows Otherwise.
The post Trump’s DOJ Said Police Reform Was “Factually Unjustified.” A New Report Shows Otherwise. appeared first on ProPublica .
Florida Is Executing Prisoners at a Record Pace, Even as Most of the U.S. Abandons the Death Penalty
The post Florida Is Executing Prisoners at a Record Pace, Even as Most of the U.S. Abandons the Death Penalty appeared first on ProPublica .
4 numbers that show how chronic absenteeism is becoming a long-term crisis
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Chronic absenteeism rates have barely improved over the past year, signaling that school attendance problems that grew during the pandemic have...
COLUMN: A lesson — a good one! — in ships, shanties and the sea
While in Baltimore, I discovered a Fredericksburg phenomenon.
Detroit school district loses court appeal against state over paying debt with operating tax revenue
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision against the Detroit school district in its battle over...
Louisiana Supreme Court Frees Death Row Prisoner, Calling Evidence Against Him “Scientifically Indefensible”
The post Louisiana Supreme Court Frees Death Row Prisoner, Calling Evidence Against Him “Scientifically Indefensible” appeared first on ProPublica .
This Brooklyn teacher connects chemistry to the real world — and just won $25,000 for it
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Rayhan Ahmed, a Brooklyn high school chemistry and environmental science teacher, knows that the human brain is wired to...
Chicago’s school board is supposed to have a noncitizen advisory board. It still doesn’t exist.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. When state legislators created Chicago’s elected school board, they also required the city’s mayor to name a noncitizen advisory board, meant to give...
Gender-bending in Balkan history and folklore: Sworn virgins, ritual roles and women warriors in drag
In the Balkans, tradition is often deemed to be fixed and patriarchal. Yet the region’s history, folklore and popular memory contain more complicated examples of the fluidity of gender roles.
LISTEN: DIY season is here—But gas appliance installation isn’t a weekend project
Columbia Gas of Virginia recommends hiring a licensed natural gas-certified contractor, since improper installation can lead to gas leaks, carbon monoxide exposure, or fire hazards
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Fredericksburg Police Chief Betsy Mason
This month, Free Press Editor-in-Chief Joey LoMonaco sits down with Fredericksburg Police Chief Betsy Mason to discuss everything from Flock Safety cameras to a series of unsolved assaults on the Canal Path.
Tidal Says It Won’t Pay Royalties for AI-Generated Music
Spotify competitor Tidal built a reputation by collaborating with musicians and focusing on audio quality. How will it handle the era of AI-generated slop?
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Tattoo Invitational
Artists and subjects ink new art during event on Sunday at Fredericksburg Convention Center.
On the Agenda, June 29-July 3
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Inside Cannes, the Advertising Industry’s Biggest Party
Reporting from Microsoft Gardens, next to Salesforce Beach, Amazon Port, and the Canva Creative Cabana.
"Meet a Stranger": StoryCorps Facilitates Conversations Across the U.S. for 250th Anniversary
The Trump administration’s commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding have drawn criticism for their overt partisanship and conflicts of interest for the Trump family. Surveys show widespread ambivalence and lack of enthusiasm...
"America, U.S.A.": Eddie Glaude on the 250th Anniv., Race & "The Madness at the Heart of the Country"
“I do not love America, and never have, especially now.” Those are the opening words of America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries , a new book from Princeton historian Eddie Glaude. Released ahead of the 250th anniversary of the...
Headlines for June 29, 2026
Nearly 50,000 Remain Missing in Venezuela as Earthquake Rescue Efforts Pivot to Recovery, Iran Denies U.S. Claims of Upcoming Talks Following Weekend Clashes, Israel Renews Attacks on Southern Lebanon After Signing U.S.-Brokered Deal, Children Among...
Area roadwork this week
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Housing, groceries, and medical needs: Detroit’s Health Hubs helping to get kids to school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Upbeat on-hold music blared from Jerrica Mickens’ cellphone for nearly 50 minutes as she searched on her laptop for...
Native American Tribes Came Together to Secure Their Rights to Colorado River Water. Four States Are Stalling the Deal.
The post Native American Tribes Came Together to Secure Their Rights to Colorado River Water. Four States Are Stalling the Deal. appeared first on ProPublica .
Fortress Europe: the new pact on migration and asylum will further deteriorate chances for LGBTQ+ refugees
The main risk lies in the list of “safe third countries” — if Russian citizens pass through those countries, they could be denied refugee status and sent back.
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Food Bank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
WATCH/PHOTOS: Historic floods, river wildlife and Gary the Goose coming together in new mural
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris estimates it will take another few weeks to complete.
Vindman-led bill to combat synthetic opioids passes out of committee
Vindman introduced first bill in Congress to combat nitazenes.
Press Rewind: June 22-27
Here's what you may have missed recently, curated by Free Press staff.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride 2026
Annual festival supports LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
Scientists Think They’ve Uncovered the 15-Million-Year-Old Origin of Laughter
Recordings of laughter from humans and other great apes suggest that the distinctive rhythm of "ha ha ha" emerged in a common ancestor that lived at least 15 million years ago.
Haiti’s ‘Grenadiers’ bring hope and joyful moments at World Cup 2026
”[It’s] more than a simple qualification for a football competition; it is a message for the whole world [...] Haiti is not summarised by gang violence, dirt and misery.”
LISTEN: Chief Cullinan reflects on 30+ years in Spotsylvania
Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management Chief Jay Cullinan talks about his career.
When surveillance becomes part of the landscape
The advance of these technologies is not occurring as an exception. They are established silently, without public debate, without transparency and without people knowing the fate of their data
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania fire chief ends three-decade career
The department gathered to celebrate and thank Jay Cullinan.
Inside two Title IX investigations in Colorado that reflect a ‘new way of doing business’ under Trump
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 all-gender bathroom in a Denver high school was at the center of the first sex...
State police want information on fatal I-95 crash in Spotsylvania County
The driver, a 26-year-old man, died of his injuries early Friday.
Trump administration gives Jeffco 10 days to change policies or risk losing federal funding
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 Trump administration on Friday gave Jeffco Public Schools 10 days to change its...
Mamdani promised to cut wasteful education contracts. Critics say he picked the wrong one.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. After promising to eliminate wasteful Education Department contracts , Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has so far...
Green Grant aims to help reduce waste at King George parks
County department gets $500 for litter pick-up stations.
MSCS will pay the state oversight board’s salary. But who will fund its work?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee is bringing in a state oversight board to control Memphis school decisions . But it’s still unclear how much of...
15 candidates for 5 seats: See who’s running for school board at IPS and other Indianapolis area districts
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. Update, June 26: This story was updated to reflect that Lindsey Cornett was added to...
Behind the Blog: Salesforce Beach
This week, we discuss talking aloud to computers, Cannes, and “Engineering Creativity: Guac Is Extra."
PHOTOS: Opening day at Fredericksburg Film Festival
Third annual festival continues through Sunday.
Bayer/Monsanto Wins Roundup Case as Supreme Court Blocks Suit over Link Between Herbicide & Cancer
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to restrict thousands of lawsuits claiming Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, had a duty to warn consumers about potential cancer risks from its popular weed killer Roundup. The case before the Supreme Court began in...
Supreme Court Strips Protections for Haitian & Syrian Immigrants in "Racially Inflected" Decision
Thousands of Haitians and Syrians living in the United States are newly at risk of deportation after the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Trump administration to strip them of “temporary protected status,” or TPS . The program, designed for foreign...
Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars
The death toll from twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela Wednesday night is expected to reach into the thousands as rescuers continue to search for bodies trapped in the rubble. Hospitals are rapidly reaching a breaking point, and thousands of...
In "Devastating" Immigration Ruling, Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to "Turn Back" Asylum Seekers
The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a major blow to the rights of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. The court ruled 6 to 3 along partisan lines to sanction so-called metering at the southern border, which allows...
Living better, living hidden: The struggle of trans women in Syria
The fall of Bashar al-Assad has not brought freedom for transgender women in Syria. Instead, threats, attacks, and legal persecution have intensified, leaving them increasingly vulnerable
Headlines for June 26, 2026
Over 500 Are Dead and Thousands Remain Missing Following Twin Earthquakes in Venezuela, U.N. Shipping Agency Halts Strait of Hormuz Evacuations as Projectile Strikes Cargo Ship, Israeli Airstrikes Kill 2 in Lebanon as Netanyahu Says Occupation Will...
An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price.
The post An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price. appeared first on ProPublica .
Oregon Leaders Are Trying to Save the Deschutes River. Here’s Why That’s So Hard.
The post Oregon Leaders Are Trying to Save the Deschutes River. Here’s Why That’s So Hard. appeared first on ProPublica .
PHOTOS: Silver medal for volleyball team from Fredericksburg at Special Olympics USA games
Games have been going on all week in Minneapolis.
The lakes that should not exist in Pakistan’s mountain ranges
Pakistan bears the devastating consequences of a climate crisis it did not create, yet inadequate global funding and weak domestic response continue to leave millions vulnerable to glacial lake disasters.
WATCH: Digging up George Washington’s world
The George Washington Foundation's Dave Muraca discusses how archaeologists uncover the stories of long-buried buildings at Ferry Farm in Stafford.
Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero to school board: ‘I can no longer ignore these concerns’
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 day before Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero told the school board that he had...
Indianapolis Public Schools board taps Chris Bultman to represent District 4
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. Chris Bultman will be the newest member of the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of...
IPS school board approves Cold Spring School’s bid to be an innovation charter school
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. The Indianapolis Public Schools board reversed its decision from last year and...
After criticism, Virginia proposes two-year delay in raising school standards
If approved, implementation will start in 2028-2029 with a single increase in cut scores.
Education Department officials deny doing an end run around Congress
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Parceling out key Education Department functions to other agencies does not represent an end run around Congress, top officials said Thursday,...
Teen killed in shooting in Fredericksburg’s Bragg Hill neighborhood
A 24-year-old Fredericksburg man is considered a 'person of interest' in the shooting, which happened Wednesday night.
Hochul delays plan to tighten childcare voucher rules, averting shockwaves for thousands of NYC families
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Gov. Kathy Hochul is delaying a plan that would have caused major disruptions to tens of thousands of New York City...
Delays in ramping up work on Chicago’s Black Student Success Plan frustrate some advocates
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Coretta Shane, the mom of a Chicago seventh-grader, applied earlier this year to serve on a new committee that would help steer the...
Chicago school board adopts legislative agenda calling for more funding — after state lawmakers adjourn
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. The Chicago Board of Education unanimously passed a legislative agenda Thursday that calls for more state funding and a millionaire’s tax — even though...
Does teacher merit pay work? Programs in South Carolina and Texas show results
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. Performance pay is a fraught topic among teachers. Many are dubious about competing...
Find out how much Colorado college tuition and fees have increased over the years
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. The cost of tuition and fees at a Colorado public university has increased nearly 125% since the Great...
Half of Philadelphia’s high school graduates opt out of college. Can pre-apprenticeships help them find jobs?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. In a rehabbed shipping container in West Philadelphia, Nakiah Walker leaned over her friend’s Chromebook to take a peek at logo ideas. Walker, 20,...
Haiti: Fleeing is not enough in Port-au-Prince and other major cities
Haiti is under the grip of armed gangs that control much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and major national highways, inflicting violence that includes sexual assault, kidnapping, extortion, and arson.
Bodycam Shows Moment Cops Arrested a Man for Speaking Too Long at Data Center Meeting
We spoke to Darren Blanchard, the man arrested while speaking out against data centers at a community meeting. He's sharing the bodycam footage of his arrest for the first time with 404 Media.
"How to Think About AI": Cory Doctorow on Big Tech, Understanding AI, Labor Automation & More
Democracy Now! speaks with science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow about AI and his latest book, The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI: How to Think About Artificial Intelligence — Before It’s Too Late . Doctorow comments...
Prairieland Nine: Texas ICE Protesters Get Up to 100 Years in Prison as Trump Targets Anti-Fascists
A group of anti- ICE protesters in Texas were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in jail on Tuesday, after federal prosecutors accused them of being an “antifa terror cell.” The activists attended a protest outside the Prairieland ICE jail in Alvarado,...
"Utter Devastation": Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes
Thousands are feared dead in Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state...
Headlines for June 25, 2026
Thousands Feared Dead After Twin Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, White House Requests $87.6 Billion in Supplemental Funds, Mostly for Iran War, Israel Kills Two in Southern Lebanon, Straining U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, Drone Kills 12-Year-Old in Gaza as U.N....
Carbon Captured
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Why Carbon Capture Can’t Conceivably Solve Climate Change
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Beyond Denial: How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study
The post Beyond Denial: How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study appeared first on ProPublica .
Court Inquiry Denounces “Disturbing Pattern” of Violations at Arizona’s Largest Sheriff’s Office
The post Court Inquiry Denounces “Disturbing Pattern” of Violations at Arizona’s Largest Sheriff’s Office appeared first on ProPublica .
Denied by the State, demanded by the streets: Japan's LGBTQ+ turning point
Japanese LGBTQ+ communities are taking to the streets to push for equal marriage rights with the slogan: "May love prevail in the Supreme Court."
Most kindergartners who start school behind never reach proficiency: study
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Just 1 in 10 kindergartners who start school at the bottom of their class in reading and math skills is proficient by third grade. This finding...
IPS school board interviews 2 applicants for District 4 vacancy
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 public interviews, two applicants to be the next member of the Indianapolis Public...
Detroit teachers’ union approves tentative 2-year contract with school district
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit teachers union voted to approve a tentative agreement with the school district that would give new bonuses to...
Another defection hits group that launched ‘Colorado’s first public Christian school’
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 controversial public education co-op that spearheaded a “public Christian school” in...
NYC delays school AI guidance after backlash
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 education officials are hitting pause on releasing comprehensive artificial intelligence guidelines after...
After a year of controversy, the leader of a shuttered ‘public Christian school’ is pitching a new venture
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. Just weeks after the permanent closure of a controversial “public Christian school” in...
Memphis students improve on state reading tests but struggle in math
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis students continue to improve on state reading tests, but struggle to achieve proficiency in math — especially in...
Most high schoolers no longer need to pass Regents to graduate. Schools are in the dark on what’s next.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. By next fall, the majority of students in New York high schools will not be required to pass the state’s Regents exams to...
Fake visuals, defamed civilians, and fabricated wars: How Indian mainstream media failed during operation Sindoor
As India reflects on the media coverage during Operation Sindoor, questions remain over accountability and whether future crises will again feature recycled visuals, misidentified civilians, and narratives of fake conflicts.
Marion County school board elections: Tell us what you want to know
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. The 2026 elections could be critical for school districts across the Indianapolis...
List: See which Colorado colleges offer guaranteed admission to some high school graduates
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 growing number of Colorado colleges and universities are making pacts with school...
Vast ‘Structures’ In Space Reveal the Universe Isn't What We Thought
Physicists have discovered that the dark matter structures that scaffold the universe—known as the “cosmic web”—are far larger and more persistent than expected, challenging a core assumption about the universe.
"Second Nature": Elliot Page on New Film Exploring Animal World Beyond the Binary
A new documentary explores a growing body of scientific research documenting the wide range of gender and sexual diversity found in the animal kingdom, from pregnant male seahorses to matriarchal monkey troops. Second Nature , directed by queer...
Seismic Shift: DSA and Mamdani-Backed Pro-Palestine Democrats Sweep New York Primaries
Mayor Zohran Mamdani may be the new kingmaker of New York City politics. In a sweeping affirmation of his affordability-focused agenda, all three congressional candidates endorsed by Mamdani in a set of contested Democratic primary elections declared...
"Babies, Not Bombs": DSA's Darializa Avila Chevalier Beats 5-Term Rep. Espaillat. 1st Post-Win Intvw.
A wave of progressive candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won big in New York last night. DSA members Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated two Democratic Party...
Headlines for June 24, 2026
Mamdani-Endorsed Progressives Sweep New York House Primaries, Congress Directs Trump to End U.S. War on Iran, France Experiences Hottest Day on Record as U.N. Warns of More Frequent Climate Disasters, Anti- ICE Protesters Sentenced to Decades in...
Missouri’s Governor Is Opposed to Out-Of-State Funding, but Not for His Own Ballot Measure
The post Missouri’s Governor Is Opposed to Out-Of-State Funding, but Not for His Own Ballot Measure appeared first on ProPublica .
Three years of Pride: Santiago Méndez’s visual archive of queer Venezuela
An interview with Venezuelan visual artist and photographer Santiago Méndez, who has exhaustively documente queerness and Pride in Caracas for the last three years.
As the fight over the Memphis schools takeover looms, these parents say they’re hopeful for change
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. On a rainy Saturday, dozens of parents wearing white T-shirts that said “Save the children” in bright orange letters met...
Newark Public Schools schedules graduations at same time, forcing parents to make an impossible decision
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Danielle Rose sat in her home on Monday night trying to figure out how to be in two places at once. Her son’s eighth...
Jury Finds Home Financing Scheme That Targeted Muslims in Minnesota Violated State Law
The post Jury Finds Home Financing Scheme That Targeted Muslims in Minnesota Violated State Law appeared first on ProPublica .
Only 8% of Philly voters say public education is headed in the right direction
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. Only 8% of Philadelphia voters think that public education is headed in the right direction according to a new poll released this week. The...
Do You Administer SNAP or Medicaid Benefits? Help ProPublica Report on America’s Safety Net.
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Have Your SNAP Benefits Ever Been Stolen? Help ProPublica Investigate.
The post Have Your SNAP Benefits Ever Been Stolen? Help ProPublica Investigate. appeared first on ProPublica .
How should Michigan’s next governor improve education? We want to hear from you.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Education has become a critical issue in the race for Michigan’s next governor, an election that will determine who has the...
"MAGA Inc.": CorpWatch on Trump's World of Tech Titans, Crypto Czars & Prison Profiteers
A new report by CorpWatch titled ” MAGA Inc.” reveals which allies of President Trump are profiting off of the administration’s policies. Pratap Chatterjee, executive director of CorpWatch, says that prison companies and Big Tech companies have...
DSA vs. Establishment: New York Primary Tests Growing Antiwar Split in Democratic Party
Today is Election Day in New York, with a number of primary challengers hoping to unseat Democratic establishment politicians. The Democratic Socialists of America ( DSA ) have a packed slate of 10 candidates across congressional, state Assembly and...
Remembering Mona Khalil, Beloved Lebanese Sea Turtle Conservationist Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Acclaimed conservationist Mona Khalil was killed by an Israeli strike on her beachside home in the village of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon. The 76-year-old spent more than 25 years working to protect endangered sea turtles, and her work helped...
Remembering Ahmed Wishah, the Latest Palestinian Journalist Killed by Israel in Gaza
Israel is continuing to attack Gaza despite the so-called ceasefire. Israeli strikes killed Ahmed Wishah, a cameraman with Al Jazeera, and at least six people, including two children, on Saturday. Wishah’s brother Mohammed, who also worked for Al...
Headlines for June 23, 2026
Top Negotiator Says Iran Will Permanently Manage Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion in Additional Iran War Funding, Israeli Forces Kill 2 In Lebanon After Iran Warns Continued Attacks Could Scuttle Ceasefire, U.N. Commission of Inquiry...
New Jersey invests record money in preschool, but serving multilingual learners is another story
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Peter Rosario has spent years watching his teachers help Spanish-speaking preschoolers sound out English words at La...
Blending algebra and geometry: An approach to high school math slowly gains favor
This story about integrated math was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter . In James Bell’s math class at Chapman High...
Non-college career pathways have a math problem
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. For much of the last few decades, some young people have heard a simple mantra:...
I Cold-Called President Trump. Here’s What He Told Me About an Oil Tycoon and Major Donor.
The post I Cold-Called President Trump. Here’s What He Told Me About an Oil Tycoon and Major Donor. appeared first on ProPublica .
Indianapolis voters will consider a tax increase for the city’s schools this fall
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 voters will decide whether to approve a tax increase this fall to...
NYC’s $1.9 billion dilemma: How long can schools be ‘held harmless’ for enrollment losses?
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 spending nearly $290 million next year to prevent budget cuts at schools that have lost or are projected...
"Criminal Approach to Politics": Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombian Presidency
Right-wing Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Sunday’s runoff presidential election in Colombia, defeating leftist Senator Iván Cepeda, an ally of current President Gustavo Petro. De la Espriella ran a fearmongering,...
U.K. Political Crisis: PM Keir Starmer Resigns & Palestine Action "Terrorism" Sentencing of "Elbit 4"
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the United Kingdom’s prime minister and leader of the Labour Party following growing pressure from within his own party to step down. During his time in office, Starmer faced mounting opposition over his...
"Document of Capitulation": Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on the U.S.-Iran Deal
Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar say the United States and Iran made “encouraging progress” during 18 hours of negotiations in Switzerland, where the two sides agreed to a roadmap toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. The talks took place...
Do You Work or Volunteer for Connecticut’s Emergency Medical Services? We Want to Hear From You.
The post Do You Work or Volunteer for Connecticut’s Emergency Medical Services? We Want to Hear From You. appeared first on ProPublica .
Headlines for June 22, 2026
Progress Cited in U.S.-Iran Talks Despite Trump’s Threat to Resume Bombing, Despite “Ceasefire,” Israel Killed 83 in Lebanon on Friday, Lebanese Turtle Conservationist Mona Khalil, 76, Dies After Israeli Attack on Her Home, Gaza: Israel Kills Al...
A network of public microschools wants to expand across Indiana. Is it collaborating or competing?
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. Jen Shipley would have never considered public school for her rising third grader,...
Why more Chicago schools lean on dollars they raise independently amid budget crunch
.republish-link {display:none !important;} Data analysis by Thomas Wilburn This story was created in collaboration with the Chicago Tribune . Editor’s note: Please do not republish. Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up...
Feds open new investigations into transgender athletes in three Michigan school districts
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The U.S. Department of Education says Title IX investigations have been opened into three additional Michigan school...
Memphis-Shelby County Schools sue Tennessee over state takeover
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County school leaders are suing top Tennessee Republicans in an effort to stop a new takeover law from...
"Another Wasted Life": Rhiannon Giddens on How Death of Kalief Browder Inspired Her Song
“Another Wasted Life.” That’s the name of a remarkable new song by the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens. She released a video of the song on October 2 to mark International Wrongful Conviction Day. The song was inspired...
Rhiannon Giddens on Pulitzer-Winning Opera "Omar" About Enslaved Muslim Scholar Omar ibn Said
As part of our Juneteenth special broadcast, we feature our interview with pioneering musical artist Rhiannon Giddens, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her opera Omar , about Omar ibn Said, a Muslim scholar in Africa who was sold into slavery in the...
Juneteenth Special: Historian Clint Smith on Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
We feature a special broadcast marking the Juneteenth federal holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We begin with our 2021...
Paxton breaks with Texas GOP’s anti-IVF platform, saying he supports the procedure
Delegates to the Texas GOP convention recently adopted a platform calling in-vitro fertilization destructive to fetal life.
The other champions at the Knicks parade: NYC public school student basketball players
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. As the New York Knicks marched through lower Manhattan Thursday morning with hundreds of thousands of fans cheering their...
Allegations against Kamar Samuels highlight widespread dysfunction in NYC’s school contract system
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. On the campaign trail, Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to reduce fraud and waste in Education Department contracts, which...
Former Memphis-Shelby County school board chair will lead new oversight board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Former Memphis-Shelby County school board chair Billy Orgel will chair the new Memphis schools oversight board as it...
Teenagers took over Philadelphia city government for a day. Here’s how it went.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. Kailey Reinboth has won and lost many elections. In fact, her political resume is stacked — and she hasn’t even gone to college yet. Through...
The rhetoric and reality of ‘returning education to the states’
The Trump administration’s big idea for American education is to “return” it to the states. In practice, though, these efforts have been limited and contradictory — limited because there’s not all that much to return and contradicted by the...
Samuels turns to local communities for advice on making NYC schools safe, rigorous, and integrated
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Since taking office in January, schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has repeated a refrain that he wants the nation’s...
Research on AI tutoring ran into a problem: Most students wouldn’t use it
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. A group of Stanford University researchers started with one question: Could a human tutor providing motivation and support get students to spend...
Linda McMahon says she heard parents. Parents say special education changes show she didn’t listen.
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon had a message for parents of students with disabilities on Tuesday as she announced seismic shifts to federal...
Detroit school board adopts $1.1 billion budget that prioritizes security, reducing chronic absenteeism
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit district school board voted Tuesday night to adopt a $1.1 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year that...
Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. An Illinois congressman is seeking to expand support for immigrant students in schools — a move that builds on protections state...
Teachers unions sue to block Success Academy from transferring charter to Eva Moskowitz’s husband
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Teachers union officials filed a lawsuit this week to block Success Academy, New York City’s largest charter network,...
Former Teacher of the Year tapped for Memphis schools takeover board ahead of first meeting
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Former Tennessee Teacher of the Year Karen Vogelsang was appointed Tuesday to the final seat on the incoming Memphis...
IPS seeks applicants to fill vacant District 4 school board seat
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. Applications are open to fill a vacancy on the Indianapolis Public Schools Board,...
NYC to overhaul attendance rules, requiring a ‘school avoidance liaison’ at every school
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. To address New York City’s stubbornly high rates of chronic absenteeism, the Education Department is proposing to...
Education Department dismantling continues: special ed oversight to HHS, civil rights to Justice
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. The U.S. Department of Justice is taking over aspects of civil rights enforcement in schools, while oversight of special education is moving to...
First-of-its-kind GOP midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, Trump says
The Republican National Committee has not yet announced the midterm convention or its location, but it has teased the event as an opportunity to put Trump on the ballot.
Indiana wins federal education funding waiver from Trump administration
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. The Trump administration is giving Indiana new flexibility in how it spends some of...
What’s in store for the Memphis school takeover? Houston’s timeline offers clues.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Two weeks after Texas took over the Houston school district, newly selected Superintendent Mike Miles announced his plans...
Students are often told to go to college. What if they need ‘career navigation’ first?
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. What should come first for students: concrete plans for college or concrete plans for career? Finding the best answer to that question is part of...
What will school look like in a post-Regents world? Officials tease a ‘competency-based’ approach.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. For years, New York officials have been talking about what it should take to earn a high school diploma as the state...
Colorado may tighten the rules for specialized facility schools serving students with intense needs
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 state board that oversees publicly funded Colorado schools for students with...
As demolition nears, protective barriers at Detroit’s Cooley High vandalized
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Detroit’s public school district is stepping up security at soon-to-be demolished Cooley High School after weekend vandals...
Why this Indianapolis-area district is changing the start and end times for school days
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. When students in Decatur Township head back to class this August, they’ll start and...
Knicks ticker-tape parade is on a school day — and conflicts with Regents exams. Some families are angry.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. The New York Knicks’ victory this weekend over the San Antonio Spurs, cementing their first NBA championship since 1973 ,...
District says 61 boys the Trump administration found on girls’ sports rosters were mascots, managers
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. When the federal education department announced in March that Jeffco Public Schools...
In this fall’s Chicago school board elections, many voters may only have one candidate to choose from
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Subscribe here for Board Rule. For three decades, Chicago voters have not had a direct say in who represents them on the city’s Board of...
Where is screwworm in Texas? Track cases here.
The New World screwworm poses a multibillion-dollar threat to the state’s cattle industry. We’re keeping track of where these cases are reported.
Voter guide: Where the 2026 Colorado Republican Party gubernatorial candidates stand on education
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. Where do Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues? Chalkbeat...
Voter guide: Where the 2026 Colorado Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates stand on education
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. Where do Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues? Chalkbeat...
Community voices concern, support for Cooley demolition in public meeting
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. A week after facing backlash from alumni and community members over the upcoming demolition of the historic Cooley High...
Teacher merit pay in Indianapolis charter schools gets millions in new aid from philanthropies
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. Courtney Buuck thought there was some kind of mistake. When she learned that she...
Treasury Department preview of tax credit scholarship rules suggests limited role for states
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. States most likely will not be able to place additional requirements or guardrails on scholarship groups funded through the new federal tax...
Tighter rules, more oversight now govern homeschool enrichment in Colorado
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. No ski passes, soccer club fees, or museum memberships. These are just a few of the...
Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero is a candidate for the top schools job in Miami
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 Alex Marrero is a candidate for the top job in...
Federal lawsuit over Tennessee religious charter school ban will move forward
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. A Tennessee lawsuit challenging the Knox County Board of Education over the state’s religious charter school ban is...
Free housing for educators and an early childhood program in a transit center mark new Michigan innovations
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. After five years of living paycheck to paycheck, Haylee Fettes is getting something most early childhood educators could...
School leaders say Philly’s charter school oversight is flawed. But fixing it is hard.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Pennsylvania has a vision for charter schools : Improve student learning, provide families with choices, and explore innovative approaches to...
Girls’ test scores have fallen faster than boys’. No one knows exactly why.
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. New results from a long-running set of federal exams show a striking, persistent, and...
Inside the diversity program at a selective NYC high school
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. A decade after NYC launched its Diversity in Admissions program, demographics have shifted at competitive campuses such...
No more scrolling at lunch: Officials from 3 Colorado school districts discuss their cellphone bans
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. Before a ban on cellphones, Jill Haffley said her classroom “was like Vegas.” “The...
CPS CEO Macquline King testified before Congress. Here are 3 key takeaways.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King’s summer is already off to an unconventional start — testifying in front of Congress just a few...
340 Philadelphia school staff positions saved from cuts via last-minute city agreement
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. The Philadelphia school district has reached an agreement with the City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker to stave off the 340 school-based...
Superintendents defend policies about transgender students, parent rights on Capitol Hill
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Three progressive superintendents defended their policies for parental involvement and transgender inclusion during a congressional hearing...
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