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Tom Emmer Sounds Alarm Over Omar Fateh’s Socialist Agenda in Minneapolis Mayoral Race
GOP leader warns that protecting illegal immigrants and radical reforms could deepen political chaos in Minnesota’s largest city
Natalie Frank
Aug 23, 20251 min read


SATIRE: Senator Proudly Introduces Bill Written Entirely by ChatGPT, Admits He Didn’t Read It Either
Lawmakers embrace ChatGPT-generated legislation, signaling a new era of human-free democracy
Natalie Frank
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Long Covid Patients Say They’ve Been Gaslit By Doctors, New Study Warns
Patients with long Covid report feeling dismissed, unheard, and forced to self-diagnose in a broken healthcare system
Natalie Frank
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Creamy Southern Pasta Salad with a Tangy Twist: A Classic Comfort with a Modern Spin
A soulful Southern side dish packed with flavor, history, and a hint of charm
Natalie Frank
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Northwestern Reaches Landmark Settlement With Ex-Coach Pat Fitzgerald Amid Explosive Hazing Scandal
The high-profile case closes a painful chapter for the university while raising urgent questions about accountability in college sports
Natalie Frank
Aug 21, 20251 min read


When Conversations With Machines Break Minds: Inside the Rise of Chatbot Psychosis
As chatbots grow smarter, clinicians are uncovering unsettling cases of users losing their grip on reality, and the consequences are staggering
Natalie Frank
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Cracks in the fleet: U.S. Navy’s Troubled Push to Build Autonomous Drone Boats to Counter China
Software glitches, internal turmoil, and leadership shakeups expose challenges in America’s high-stakes maritime drone program.
Natalie Frank
Aug 20, 20255 min read


Education Department Pulls Back Rules Protecting English Learners
The U.S. Department of Education has rescinded guidance that has for years directed schools to provide targeted support for students learning English. Education advocates warn that this move could leave millions of children without the services they need to succeed in the U.S.
Natalie Frank
Aug 18, 20254 min read


Editorial: Political Amnesia: How Democracies Forget the Warning Signs of Authoritarianism Until It’s Too Late
When history’s darkest chapters fade from memory, democracy risks repeating the same mistakes
Natalie Frank
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Tragedy on Facebook Live: Chicago Father Fatally Shot While Streaming to Thousands
Kevin Watson, 42, known to friends and family as “Tugg,” was fatally shot Wednesday evening in a South Austin parking lot while broadcasting live to his Facebook followers.
Natalie Frank
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Supreme Court Power Struggles: How Controversial Rulings Can Be Overturned
Even the most controversial Supreme Court decisions are not untouchable and history shows there are ways to reverse them
Natalie Frank
Aug 17, 20256 min read


Oklahoma Launches Controversial Teacher Test Designed to Block ‘Woke’ Applicants
Educators and parents raise alarm as new certification exam crafted by Prager University reshapes Oklahoma’s public school hiring Natalie...
Natalie Frank
Aug 16, 20255 min read


When Helping Hurts: The Overlooked Link Between Personality Disorders and Caregiving Careers
Some who choose caregiving roles may be unconsciously using their work to manage deep emotional needs, placing themselves and those they...
Natalie Frank
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Guilt-Free Southern Vegetables: 3 Air Fryer Veggie Recipes That Keep Tradition Alive
Healthy Southern flavors without the deep fryer — crispy, savory, and perfectly seasoned Foodista [CC BY 3.0] Vegetables have been an...
Natalie Frank
Aug 15, 20251 min read


EDITORIAL: The New Face of Voter Suppression - Digital Misinformation as the Poll Tax of Our Time
Your right to vote is worthless if your reality has already been hacked
Natalie Frank
Aug 14, 20254 min read


Florida’s “Deportation Depot” Plan Converts Idle Prison Into Controversial Immigration Center
With growing criticism of "Alligator Alcatraz," Gov. DeSantis moves to repurpose a closed state prison for detaining undocumented immigrants
Natalie Frank
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Chicago Education Flashpoint: Interim CPS CEO Pushes Back Against Mayor Johnson's Borrowing Demands as $734M Budget Storm Looms
Amid tension and fiscal alarm, Macquline King battles to shield classrooms and communities from higher-risk loans and pension mandates...
Natalie Frank
Aug 13, 20251 min read


Violence at CDC Highlights Growing Threat to Public Health Workers Amid Vaccine Misinformation
As hostility toward immunization experts intensifies, officials grapple with safety, trust in the post-pandemic fake news era Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Supreme Court Faces New Push to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling in Landmark Case
A former Kentucky clerk’s legal battle could reignite a national fight over LGBTQ rights and religious freedom Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Just One Day After Mass Shooting in West Side Chicago, Another Occurs When Gunfire Erupts in Bronzeville Leaving 5 People Wounded
Residents of Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood struggle with fear and uncertainty after broad-daylight drive-by shooting occurs...
Natalie Frank
Aug 11, 20251 min read
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