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u s services

Michigan keeps voter records safe after court backs state's refusal

June 26, 2026

A federal appeals court recently sided with Michigan’s top election official, Jocelyn Benson, after she refused to hand over detailed voter records to the Justice Department. The court’s decision stops the Trump administration’s attempt to get sensitive information like partial Social Security numbe

finance

Planning for a longer life: why women need to think ahead

June 26, 2026

When people live longer, most see it as a victory. But it comes with hidden costs. A woman today who turns 65 can expect about 21 more years—two and a half longer than a man her age. That extra time is good news, but it also means more expenses. Housing, healthcare, and daily care add up fast. Many

crime

Better Checks for Hamilton County’s Justice System

June 26, 2026

Hamilton County is stepping up its game in criminal justice by creating a Conviction Integrity Unit, a move that could change how local cases are reviewed. This new division will re-examine closed cases to find mistakes that put innocent people behind bars. Research shows wrongful convictions happen

politics

Who decides Boulder's future buildings?

June 26, 2026

Boulder faces tricky choices about its aging public buildings. Many centers like recreation spots, fire stations, and senior services were built decades ago. These places are wearing out faster than the city can afford to fix them. The problem isn’t sudden—twenty years back, experts predicted this f

politics

Why the Supreme Court’s TPS Ruling Hurts Longtime Immigrants

June 26, 2026

The Supreme Court recently made a decision that could uproot thousands of people who have lived in the U. S. for years under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. The program was created to protect immigrants from countries facing war, disasters, or other dangerous conditions. For example, L

environment

Earth’s Hidden Clues: Why Big Changes Happen Faster Than We’re Told

June 26, 2026

For centuries, science taught that Earth’s biggest features formed slowly over millions of years. Rivers dug canyons bit by bit. Mountains grew a few millimeters each year. But the planet itself tells a different story. Look closely at places like Washington’s Grand Coulee, where 800-foot walls of l

technology

New Tech Lets Soldiers Make Medicine On the Spot

June 26, 2026

The military just got a powerful new tool to keep troops healthy in remote areas. Instead of shipping medical supplies across long distances, a company called ARA has built a system that makes fresh medicines right where they're needed. Their method uses tiny biological parts to create proteins with

science

What happened in Venezuela’s quakes? The science behind the shaking

June 26, 2026

Venezuela woke up to a rare seismic event last week when two powerful tremors rattled the country within seconds of each other. The first jolt measured 7. 2 on the magnitude scale, followed closely by a stronger 7. 5 quake just 39 seconds later. Normally, aftershocks are weaker than the initial quak

business

Germany’s Big Move in Medical Research Tools

June 26, 2026

A major German company just spent over eleven billion dollars to buy a smaller U. S. firm that makes lab supplies for scientists. The buyer, Merck, is paying seventy-three dollars for each share of Bio-Techne, which is twenty-four percent more than the price Bio-Techne closed at just the day before.

health

Roundup under the microscope: what we know about the dangers of glyphosate

June 26, 2026

For decades, Roundup has been a farm staple and a homeowner’s quick fix for weeds. Its main ingredient, glyphosate, has been sprayed on hundreds of millions of acres since the 1970s. But science has raised red flags: the International Agency for Research on Cancer called glyphosate a probable carcin