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The Hechinger Report covers the reasons behind the initiative to have students take algebra in eighth grade, as well as its results, in Minnesota.

Spokeo examined incident rates across 30 popular car brands using data from loan marketplace LendingTree from November 2022 to November 2023.

LA Post shares insights about porch piracy in the U.S., plus tips to prevent it from happening to you.

VRAI takes a look at ring styles best suited for each Myers-Briggs personality type.

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state’s nickname.

The 74 examines the downstream effects on girls entering tech fields based on stereotypical beliefs that boys are better at computer science and engineering.

The Marshall Project spotlights local officials who see President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportation as an answer to their budget woes.

House of Leon examines the effect of furniture design choices on human behavior.

Spokeo used data from the Social Security Administration to find the most unique baby names in every state across the country as of 2023.

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on the rise of collective giving groups, where you don’t need a huge bank account to watch your money create transformative change.

Votebeat reports on Corpus Christi’s use of a classic game of chance to settle a vote tie.

The Marshall Project spotlights some of the incarcerated firefighters doing one of the riskiest, lowest-paying, but reportedly best jobs in jail.

The Trace reports on the ATF’s recommendation to the police to stop reselling their used guns less than a year after an investigation by The Trace found that thousands of used police guns were involved in crimes.

Hims conducted a new study to discover which love languages are most prized by Americans.

Charlie Health reveals data-backed findings about the growing emotional toll of political stress and its impact on family relationships and physical well-being, plus tips on coping.

LA Post shares insights from a UCLA study about Gen Z’s desire for kindness and safety in the post COVID-19 world.

Chalkbeat takes a close look at the faltering post-pandemic push to reengage teens and young adults not in school, college, or the workforce.

Spokeo visualized historical data from Stanford University researchers to illustrate the shifts in how couples have met and fallen in love over the years.

Government Salaries researched how open data initiatives increase transparency in local governments and change how they communicate with the public.

The Daily Yonder covers tribal and rural communities on the coast of the Pacific Northwest that are taking action to survive climate-change induced changes to their landscape.

The Marshall Project examines the relevance of progressive prosecutors in the U.S.

CalMatters reports on the alarming issue of home development in highly flammable areas in the state of California.

Hers shares information about the average weight for women in the U.S., what women believe the ideal weight is, and the factors that influence the ability to hit a goal weight.

The Daily Yonder profiles senior citizens who made the choice to relocate from urban to rural areas for their retirement.

CalMatters reports on the influx and role of private firefighters as flames bore down on Southern California.

VRAI breaks down the best jewelry gifts to get your significant other this Valentine’s Day.

Spokeo reviewed academic research and survey data to answer important questions facing parents considering when to give their children a smartphone.

SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on 10 health factors, including self-reported physical and mental well-being, obesity, smoking, drinking, air pollution, sleep quality, and more.

Texas Marriage and Divorce Records analyzed Census data and Pew Research to explore how single adults have shifted their mindset toward marriage.

VRAI breaks down the do’s and don’ts of proposing so that couples can decide what’s best for them, from proposal location to ring style.

Reasons to Be Cheerful spotlights the new social spaces replacing the pubs and bingo halls of yore—groups focused instead around physical activities as a laid-back and healthy way to connect.

Next City examines the “Bank Black & Green” campaign, which aims to move capital into Black-owned banks that commit to not funding the fossil fuel or mass incarceration industries.

The Trace shares findings from a new analysis identifying cities across the country that are using ShotSpotter despite averaging fewer than one shooting a month in which someone was killed or injured.

VRAI details how the trend of statement engagement rings has risen and how you can wear them with confidence and style.

Reasons to be Cheerful looks at the growing focus on women in medical research.

The Trace examines how a chief deputy in Ohio is fighting for a community policing approach to gun violence in the movement for police reform across the Midwest.

The 74 examines declining matriculation rates across 26 states and how COVID-19 has disrupted and may continue to disrupt schools for years.

The Marshall Project examines new restrictions on gender-affirming care in prisons, from confiscating undergarments to compelling trans people to cut their hair.

The Hechinger Report uncovers the work of a Kentucky program to bridge political, racial, and religious divides after a divisive presidential election.

Next City reports income programs aimed to help ease new and expectant mothers’ financial stress across the U.S.

LA Post reports on a new UCLA study that confirms LA’s ambitious wastewater recycling initiative would strengthen the city’s water security amid growing climate challenges and potential natural disasters. 

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Nation examine the process of bail hearings according to a new movement to banish cash bail.

Chalkbeat reports on the effects of Trump’s presidential victory on trans students and their families.

The 19th spotlights what could potentially happen to the child tax credit once presidential-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Ballotpedia provides an overview of Trump executive orders Biden repealed in 2021.

Votebeat reports that Wisconsin’s local clerks have found an ally in the state’s election chief as she withstands efforts to oust her from the job.

House of Leon explains the pitfalls of cheap furniture and why sustainable pieces are worth the investment.

SmartAsset ranked 610 cities across the U.S. based on one-year and five-year declines in population, along with changes in the working-age population, to understand broader trends.

Grist follows the journey of the Indian peach through genocide, climate change, and more challenges.

The 74 interviews an emergency physician and a legal medical expert to better understand the pediatric and school-based implications of RFK’s nomination as HHS chief.

The 19th takes a closer look at what the Biden administration can actually do to support abortion access beyond Jan. 20, once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Votebeat examines a bill that emerges ahead of the new legislative session and a pair of lawsuits surrounding the issue at hand.

The Hechinger Report answers some of the questions raised by the possible dismantling of the department, consulting experts and advocates on student loans, special education, financial aid, school lunch and beyond.

Way.com dives into the numbers and logic behind how long New Year’s resolutions actually last.

Creatie.ai compiled AI trends for 2025 as companies race to integrate this technology into nearly every product.

Reasons to Be Cheerful spotlights a group of people making death less of a taboo subject through “death cafes.”

The 19th reports that while much is still unknown about how Trump will carry out some of his big promises, Project 2025 and what he’s said so far offer some clues.

The Marshall Project reports that along with immense human suffering, deporting millions of people could cost billions and damage the economy, according to several recent analyses.

The Daily Yonder explores what could happen to one of the most crucial recovery programs serving rural communities in the U.S. if the incoming Trump administration follows policies from the Project 2025 playbook.

Chalkbeat examines what could happen to millions of children and their schools if President-elect Donald Trump enacts the hardline immigration policies he campaigned on.

Next City reports on the transit agencies in America’s biggest cities that are working with startup Hayden AI to catch drivers blocking buses.

The Hechinger Report offers everything you need to know to make an informed college decision.

The 74 shares insights from a new study that found that children’s early tablet use leads to increased anger and screen time.

The Trace examines a fraternal group that says it’s on a mission to help children—but dozens of its local chapters host of gun raffles.

The Hechinger Report explains how early childhood education in Norway is a national priority enshrined in law.

SmartAsset analyzed the latest IRS data to explore where Californians are headed, as well as from which states new transplants are entering.

CalMatters shares insights about Trump’s mass deportation plans in terms of the risk federal financial aid applications for college present to students with undocumented parents.

From cooking classes to murder mysteries, Peerspace identified five new trends for planning a private dinner party using various sources.

Caring.com breaks down assisted living options for people struggling with addiction, including costs, benefits, and what makes a good candidate.

Clash Royale shares insights about why Americans are receiving fewer Christmas cards this year—and why they don’t mind.

A new survey commissioned by St Pierre reveals many Americans are open to switching up classic holiday traditions for something new.

SmartAsset ranks the states people are moving to South Carolina from and how it affects state income.

Votebeat explains how Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson suggested that additional resources and manpower led to Election Day improvements, but prioritized accuracy.

Caring.com outlines what makes assisted living for wheelchair-bound seniors a viable option, including benefits, costs, and how to pay for it.

Creatie.ai curated five of the biggest AI stories in 2024, including copyright issues, creative control, and the intersection of AI and business.

The Conversation breaks down how “warm” spices became the key scents of winter holidays over hundreds of years.

SmartAsset evaluated the latest IRS data to see which households from different states are moving into Florida—and which states Floridians are relocating to.

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue dive into the meaning of “nature” and “natural” within the beauty consumerism context.

The 19th explains that the stakes in United States v. Skrmetti are even higher than most Americans realize. If the court rules to keep the ban on gender-affirming care in place, the consequences could be wide-reaching.

The Marshall Project reports that when Americans take to the streets to make their voices heard, they’re inevitably dragging their digital trails right along behind them.

Votebeat reports that Texas’ lawmakers have resisted efforts to expand online voter registration options while some people who filled out forms find out too late that they never made it onto the rolls.

The Trace spotlights Lieutenant Valerie Martinez-Jordan, who has trained over 2,000 officers in a Louisiana program that prevents abusers from accessing firearms, even as federal laws become looser.

Grist spotlights balkonkraftwerk, the simple technology putting solar power in the hands of renters.

ID cards may become relics. Uniqode examined news and industry sources to explore the rise in digital IDs, their benefits, and their challenges.

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue examine the meaning of neoliberalism in modern day.

The Conversation explores how multifaith families navigate the dilemma of putting up a Christmas tree or not during the holiday season.

Ballotpedia shares details about which education ballot measures were and weren’t approved across the U.S. on election day.

The LA Post warns about how early Christmas shopping is starting and the reasons behind the trend.

The Conversation breaks down different ways to make sure your memories outlast your phone.

Reasons to be Cheerful observes how going phone-free in schools can help kids thrive, especially when they’re offered fun alternatives to screen time.

Next City spotlights a Harlem playground co-designed by public housing residents that is focused on open-ended and neurodiverse-friendly play.

Ballotpedia presents an overview of the effect of pivot counties in recent presidential elections.

The Markup presents a guide to keeping someone’s plans private through every step of an abortion in any state, including Florida and South Dakota.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that John Jones remains inside Utah County’s Nutty Putty Cave, entombed where he died 15 years ago, but he isn’t the only one still ensnared by it.

The LA Post shares insights from recent studies that indicate that Americans are spending more time inside their homes and far less time outside after COVID-19.

The Marshall Project reports on the evolving perception and status of the right for death penalty defendants to present mitigating evidence that could sway a jury.

The Trace spotlights what the upcoming Trump presidency could mean for gun violence prevention efforts.

The 19th shares details of a groundbreaking new study that spotlights the effects of Roe v. Wade’s overturn on relationships, family planning, and the mental health of queer women and nonbinary people across the U.S.

Vivian Health shares seven tips to keep spirits up for nurses working through the holiday season.

Next City reports on a white couple’s decision to donate their land to Black farmers in rural Virginia as an act of reparations amidst a long history of land loss for the latter.