A realistic way to protect kids from social media? Find a middle ground
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Ahmed Othman isn’t on TikTok and doesn’t want to be. He and his younger sister got iPhones when…
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Dutch exit poll suggests neck and neck race between far right and center left in EU election
By MIKE CORDER and RAF CASERT Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A final exit poll suggests that Geert Wilders’ far-right party and a…
Continue ReadingEuropean Parliament elections: What’s at stake in the world’s biggest multi-country vote
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — One of the world’s largest democratic exercises is underway, with some 373 million people across the European…
Continue ReadingBiden makes his play for anti-Trump Republicans he hopes can give him a second term
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Washington (CNN) — Donald Trump hasn’t shown much interest in reaching out to Republicans who think he’s an…
Continue ReadingAn ‘out of control’ cargo ship forces the temporary closure of Charleston bridge. Officials are trying to see what went wrong
By Sara Smart and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A major bridge in Charleston, South Carolina, was temporarily closed Wednesday afternoon after a…
Continue ReadingIsraeli strike kills at least 33 people at a Gaza school the military claims was being used by Hamas
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike early Thursday on a school sheltering displaced…
Continue ReadingRep. Byron Donalds pushes back on Democratic criticism after saying ‘the Black family was together’ during Jim Crow
CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican who is seen as a potential running mate for Donald Trump, is…
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Senator Merkley to meet with Crook County residents claiming nearby mine is contaminating water
When Senator Jeff Merkley holds a Crook County town hall in Prineville on Sunday, he’ll also visit with residents who claim a nearby mine is…
Continue ReadingPutin warns Russia could arm enemies of Western nations supplying weapons to Ukraine
By Radina Gigova and James Legge, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Western countries they’re taking a “very serious…
Continue ReadingIn Hawaii, Maui council opposes US Space Force plan to build new telescopes on Haleakala volcano
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Local officials on the Hawaiian island of Maui have voted to oppose a U.S. military proposal to…
Continue ReadingBoat explosion and fire at sea kills 6 Filipino fishermen as 6 others are rescued
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least six crewmembers of a fishing boat died while six others were rescued when an explosion and a fire hit the…
Continue ReadingTrump vowed to make an announcement on abortion medication. It’s not coming anytime soon
By Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is continuing to duck on questions about abortion access that Americans will face…
Continue ReadingIndia’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi’s juggernaut
By SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s bruised and battered opposition was largely written off in the…
Continue Reading1 dead, homes damaged after destructive tornadoes and storms hit three states and a DC suburb
CNN By Adrienne Winston, Steve Almasy and Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Damaging storms and tornadoes hit parts of at least three states, including…
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Jumping the security line: What to know about programs like TSA PreCheck and Clear
Spokeo helped find answers to your most essential questions regarding TSA PreCheck and Clear using details directly from their respective…
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The vast majority of American adults own a smartphone. Here's how that compares to the rest of the world.
Smartphones have transformed modern life. Spokeo used data from the Pew Research Center and the World Bank to explore smartphone ownership…
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The top 10 highest-paying RN specialties today
Vivian Health reports on the top 10 highest-paying RN specialties to help prospects find positions offering above-average…
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Just one-third of students say college is worth the cost
BestColleges surveyed college students in various programs to learn how they feel about the value of their college…
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Forcing people back into the office is once again leading to increased carbon emissions
Grist looks at how return-to-office mandates could be getting in the way of companies’ climate…
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8 years into America's e-scooter experiment, what have we learned?
Grist reports on how the climate benefits of shared e-scooters depend on how they are deployed and managed and how riders are kept…
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