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Today: July 14, 2026

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Strained Ohio county seeks help to care for 16 siblings from squalid home and prosecute their family

The discovery of 16 siblings who authorities say were held at a home for years in squalid conditions is straining their rural Ohio county’s resources as it works to prosecute their parents and two grandparents and address the needs of so many children at once

Strained Ohio county seeks help to care for 16 siblings from squalid home and prosecute their family
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity

Environmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they’ve migrated.

Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity
Education|Health|Political|Sports

Families withdraw lawsuit over New Hampshire's transgender athlete law

Families withdraw lawsuit over New Hampshire's transgender athlete law

Families withdraw lawsuit over New Hampshire's transgender athlete law
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Several cats, kittens rescued from York County hoarding situation

Several cats, kittens rescued from York County hoarding situation

Several cats, kittens rescued from York County hoarding situation
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

Arizona teen honored for helping elderly woman with dementia in 100+ degree heat

Arizona teen honored for helping elderly woman with dementia in 100+ degree heat

Arizona teen honored for helping elderly woman with dementia in 100+ degree heat
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

CSU-Pueblo becomes ‘Firefighter City’ for crews battling Aspen Acres Fire

CSU-Pueblo becomes ‘Firefighter City’ for crews battling Aspen Acres Fire

CSU-Pueblo becomes ‘Firefighter City’ for crews battling Aspen Acres Fire
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Ohio community teaches kids with Down syndrome, other disabilities to ride bikes, honoring beloved cyclist

Ohio community teaches kids with Down syndrome, other disabilities to ride bikes, honoring beloved cyclist

Ohio community teaches kids with Down syndrome, other disabilities to ride bikes, honoring beloved cyclist
Education|Health|Political|Sports

Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling

Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in related cases and their own personal hardships

Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that

Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that

Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

WATCH: Phoenix piano teacher celebrates student who beat the odds to make history

WATCH: Phoenix piano teacher celebrates student who beat the odds to make history

WATCH: Phoenix piano teacher celebrates student who beat the odds to make history
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that many Jewish Americans feel unsafe in the United States, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel

Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish

Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana

In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives

From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives

From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives
Education|Opinion|Technology

Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning

As schools consider AI guidelines, educators are also thinking about how they can adjust their assignments to accurately measure what students are actually learning.

Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning
Education|Opinion|Political|Travel|World

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence

A group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nation's 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive

Regardless of whether Americans think socialism is bad or good, or how they define it, most of them embrace socialist policies and programs – as long as no one calls them that.

Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
Economy|Education|Environment|World

UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps

UNESCO has urged governments and international lenders to expand debt-for-education swaps to help tackle a worsening education financing crisis, warning that

UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fossils reveal the earliest animal with a head was also the oldest known ‘righty’

Fossils reveal the earliest animal with a head was also the oldest known ‘righty’

Fossils reveal the earliest animal with a head was also the oldest known ‘righty’
Education|Political|World

US DOJ says Jersey City college prep school to end DEI admissions practices

The U.S.

US DOJ says Jersey City college prep school to end DEI admissions practices
Business|Education|Sports

Ohio judge grants preliminary injunction for men’s, women’s hoops players suing NCAA for eligibility

An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA to be eligible, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition

Ohio judge grants preliminary injunction for men’s, women’s hoops players suing NCAA for eligibility
Education|Science|Technology

California teen develops drone rescue system to help first responders

California teen develops drone rescue system to help first responders

California teen develops drone rescue system to help first responders
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
Business|Education|Science|Technology

OpenAI unveils long-awaited "super app" as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies 

OpenAI showcased a new AI agent on Thursday meant to help white-collar workers access the power of coding tools without the sticker shock. 

OpenAI unveils long-awaited "super app" as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies 
Education|Science|Technology

Aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who trained as an early female astronaut, dies at 87

Aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who trained as an early female astronaut, dies at 87

Aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who trained as an early female astronaut, dies at 87
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Noah Kahan, Keegan Bradley join Boston Common Golf to boost youth access

Noah Kahan, Keegan Bradley join Boston Common Golf to boost youth access

Noah Kahan, Keegan Bradley join Boston Common Golf to boost youth access
Business|Crime|Education|Health

Louisville community leaders address police response to mental health crises

Louisville community leaders address police response to mental health crises

Louisville community leaders address police response to mental health crises
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Former employees arrested following abuse investigation at Bright Beginnings Childcare Center

Former employees arrested following abuse investigation at Bright Beginnings Childcare Center

Former employees arrested following abuse investigation at Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
Education|Entertainment|Travel

Community rallies around small but mighty marching band

Community rallies around small but mighty marching band

Community rallies around small but mighty marching band
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Sports

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment

The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

George E

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use

AI notetakers can quickly summarize meetings and create to-do lists, but they raise privacy concerns

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

New 'Little House' series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

Netflix is set to premiere a remake of “Little House on the Prairie” on Thursday

New 'Little House' series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame

Yahoo Sports is launching college fantasy football leagues featuring a pool of players from Power Four conferences and Notre Dame

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame
Education|Opinion|Political|Science

Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality

Jackson’s concurrence traces the 14th Amendment to work done by people ‘beyond Congress’ and Black Americans who ‘helped galvanize the push for full equality.’

Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Science

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why

Most people credit policing or the lack of it, but the real story tracks three trends that rose and fell together.

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why
Education|Finance

Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes

The rulings are good news for borrowers who work for groups with missions at odds with the Trump administration’s agenda and those nonprofits themselves.

Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder

President Donald Trump's cancellation last year of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp

Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state

Democratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
Arts|Education|Political|US|World

Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum

Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch said a White House report that accused the institution's National Museum of American History of "thinly

Smithsonian head says White House report unfairly characterized US history museum
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Lifestyle

Back-to-School spending to dip 6% amid economic worries, Deloitte forecasts

Back-to-school spending among U.S. households with school-age children is expected to decline about 6% this year on an inflation-adjusted basis, as consumer sentiment weakens amid

Back-to-School spending to dip 6% amid economic worries, Deloitte forecasts
Business|Crime|Education|Political

Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in

Prosecutors in Utah played a video clip that provided a rare glimpse of Tyler Robinson after the defendant in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk first turned himself in

Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Fatal ICE shooting in Houston sparks mass protest, demands for transparency

More than a thousand protesters chanting "ICE out of Houston" marched on Wednesday near the spot where a U.S.

Fatal ICE shooting in Houston sparks mass protest, demands for transparency
Education|Interview|Opinion|Political

Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents

Graham Platner’s Senate campaign has imploded amid credible accusations of rape. A Maine political scientist looks at what happened and how the populist Platner resembles Donald Trump in key ways.

Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

The Latest: Defense, prosecution argue at Kirk assassination hearing over evidence to be admitted

A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has paused for the day and will resume Thursday

The Latest: Defense, prosecution argue at Kirk assassination hearing over evidence to be admitted
Business|Crime|Education|Sports|US

NCAA sends letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Brendan Sorsby, according to reports

The NCAA wants to know what the University of Cincinnati knew about former quarterback Brendan Sorsby and his gambling issues during his two seasons with the program

NCAA sends letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Brendan Sorsby, according to reports
Education|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight

The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year are back in Florida, reunited with their capsule and launch team

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s Super Bowl-style halftime show

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Venezuelan fashion workshop swaps gowns for body bags after deadly earthquakes

Seated in his office alongside sketches of elegant dresses, fashion designer Efrain Mogollon starts the workday in Venezuela like any

Venezuelan fashion workshop swaps gowns for body bags after deadly earthquakes
Education|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island

Greenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship in Nuuk rejected U.S.

Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools

What do cacti spines and wasp stingers have in common? What about snail genitalia and shark teeth?

Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'
Economy|Education|Health|Political

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care
Education|Health|Technology

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer
Crime|Education|Environment|Technology

Norwalk City Council passes first reading of ordinance that could fine parents when kids violate e-bike laws

Norwalk City Council passes first reading of ordinance that could fine parents when kids violate e-bike laws

Norwalk City Council passes first reading of ordinance that could fine parents when kids violate e-bike laws
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison in Trump immigration case

A former Wisconsin judge was sentenced to no prison time and fined $5,000 on Wednesday after a jury found she obstructed a

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison in Trump immigration case
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany
Crime|Education

UA student, house-sitter, dog killed in Brookwood; Suspect found hiding in attic

UA student, house-sitter, dog killed in Brookwood; Suspect found hiding in attic

UA student, house-sitter, dog killed in Brookwood; Suspect found hiding in attic
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tensions rise at Monroeville council meeting over removal of children's book Pride display

Tensions rise at Monroeville council meeting over removal of children's book Pride display

Tensions rise at Monroeville council meeting over removal of children's book Pride display
Economy|Education|Political|World

Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech

Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership

Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Stockton animal advocates outraged over image of dead dog in dumpster circulates social media

Stockton animal advocates outraged over image of dead dog in dumpster circulates social media

Stockton animal advocates outraged over image of dead dog in dumpster circulates social media
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically

Florida’s population boom has fizzled to just 0.9% growth as domestic migration slows to a trickle.

Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions

The goal of creating synthetic cells is not to replace nature, but to learn more deeply about biology and reengineer it to help society.

Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Too much fertilizer disrupts the hidden world of soil-dwelling microbes that were sustaining healthy crops long before synthetic fertilizer was invented.

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways
Education|Environment|Science

Beyond birds and mice, free-ranging cats eat a surprising number of insects

A look at cats’ diets as reported by researchers over many years shows they eat a lot more than people might think.

Beyond birds and mice, free-ranging cats eat a surprising number of insects
Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

Science works at a much slower pace than social media, opening a large window for early findings to be taken at face value and misinformation to spread.

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

What a young generation of basketball players can learn from Kyle Lowry

What a young generation of basketball players can learn from Kyle Lowry

What a young generation of basketball players can learn from Kyle Lowry
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

New AP-NORC poll reveals sharp divides among US Jews over Israel and Gaza

A new AP-NORC poll highlights divisions among American Jews regarding Israel

New AP-NORC poll reveals sharp divides among US Jews over Israel and Gaza
Economy|Education|Political

Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way

Democrats tend to give less than Republicans when it comes to earmarked funding for universities – but they give more to minority-serving institutions.

Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way