Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah’s Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year’s elections.
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Need a laptop? This retiree refurbishes laptops, gives them away to those in need
Craig Clark, 79, calls himself the “Tech Fairy.” Clark spends his time refurbishing old laptops and giving them away for free to people who need them.
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Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says
For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.
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This 4-year-old’s heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled
A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.
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Trump’s use of National Guard strays from role as ‘minutemen,’ military experts say
Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust.
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59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.’s moves as health secretary, a new poll says
A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what — or who — people believe increasingly depends on their politics.
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In an age of streaming excess, cult rappers master the mini-album
Three new hip-hop releases show a way forward for mid-level artists: albums the length of a network sitcom, and committing to the audience you already have.
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László Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in literature
The Hungarian writer, known for his apocalyptic works, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in literature. He joins the ranks of Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck and Toni Morrison.
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Chicago puts up a fight against Trump, deployment of National Guard troops
National Guard troops from Illinois and Texas have been tasked with protecting federal government employees such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, and federal property.
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At the Supreme Court, the case of the candidate who sued, even though he won
At issue was a suit by Rep. Michael Bost, R-Ill., challenging an Illinois regulation that allows ballots mailed in by Election Day to be counted for up to 14 days after polls close.
