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Genes at Work: When DNA Decides Your Future

June 29, 2026

Your genes might tell a story about your health risks, but should they decide your job, insurance costs, or legal rights? That’s the question behind genetic discrimination, a growing concern in places like offices, courtrooms, and insurance offices. Even though genes aren’t a choice, some people fac

politics

Missouri’s August Ballot: What Voters Need to Know About the Upcoming Amendments

June 29, 2026

Missouri voters will soon decide on three changes to the state constitution this August. One of them is clearly worth supporting, while the other two raise serious concerns. The first proposal would continue a small sales tax that helps fund state parks and conservation efforts. Since Missourians ha

science

Breaking down food waste with heat to make cleaner energy

June 29, 2026

Turning food scraps into energy sounds great in theory, but the process has big hurdles when dealing with leftover proteins. Regular methods often struggle because protein breaks down into ammonia, which slows down the reaction and makes it harder to produce methane efficiently. Scientists tested a

environment

Chicago’s birds need a smarter city design

June 29, 2026

Chicago sits right in the path of one of North America’s busiest bird highways—the Mississippi Flyway. Millions of birds zoom through every season, but the city’s glass towers turn clear days into death traps. One spring night in 2023, close to 1, 000 birds crashed into McCormick Place’s reflective

business

Dempster plant left out of Nebraska’s 2026 cleanup fund

June 29, 2026

A Nebraska town just missed out on a chance to clean up an old industrial site. The Dempster plant, a long-standing factory in the area, won’t receive any money from the state’s 2026 Brownfields Grants. These grants usually help cities fix up abandoned or polluted properties. Without this funding, t

health

How Moving Homes Helps Rural Families Use Healthcare More

June 29, 2026

In many parts of the world, people with low incomes struggle to get medical care when they need it. China tried a big experiment to fix this by moving families from poor rural areas to places with better services. The plan worked by giving people new homes closer to clinics and hospitals. Researche

politics

The Dollar Drops: How Money Printing Fuels Wars and Shrinks Your Paycheck

June 29, 2026

A century ago, one US dollar bought a dollar's worth of goods. Today, that same dollar can barely cover three cents' worth. The main reason isn't mysterious – it's the result of a system that prints money to pay for wars instead of asking taxpayers to foot the bill. This trick started formally in 19

politics

Supreme Court Faces Big Decisions Before Summer Break

June 29, 2026

The Supreme Court is racing to wrap up its biggest cases before judges take their summer break. This year, the court has already sided with the government on several key issues, including blocking asylum requests and ending protections for migrants from certain countries. But several major cases rem

education

Texas teens will soon learn money skills in school. Will it make a difference?

June 29, 2026

Starting this fall, Texas high school freshmen must take a personal finance class to graduate—a first for the state. The move follows years of debate over whether schools should teach money management, a skill many adults still struggle with. Research shows American adults often misunderstand basic

health

The Hidden Struggle Behind Inflammatory Bowel Disease

June 29, 2026

Bowel urgency is a major issue for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), yet it doesn’t get enough attention. Studies show that between 30% and 98% of IBD patients experience this symptom, which means they suddenly need to find a bathroom without delay. What’s worse, this urgency often stays