2024 elections: 11 Republicans and 1 Democrat lose primary re-election bids so far
Ballotpedia highlights state incumbent losses so far in early 2024…
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Big-rig parking shortage across the US spells juggernaut problems
Truck Parking Club used DOT data to explore the severity of the truck parking shortage, which is endangering drivers and those around…
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More police are using your cameras for video evidence
The Marshall Project looks at how police “nerve centers” are blurring the line between public and private…
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Changes in child tax credit would have outsized impact on rural children
The Daily Yonder takes a closer look at a proposed expansion of the child tax credit that would make families with lower incomes eligible.…
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5 states with the most and least reported cases of identity theft
Money.com takes a closer look at the states that ranked the best and worst states for identity…
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Rural Americans were less likely to enroll in a federal broadband assistance program. Now it's too late to sign up
The Daily Yonder reports on the federal government halting enrollment in a program that helps millions of Americans afford their broadband…
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Can background checks show whether your identity was stolen?
Money.com offers tips and information to consider when conducting a background check on…
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San Francisco's burning question: Are we ready for Waymo Google cars?
After an incident with one of Google’s driverless vehicles in San Francisco, Way.com explores whether the city is ready to adopt these vehicles for…
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Will 2024 voter turnout be the same as in the 2020 presidential election?
Just over two-thirds of adults in the U.S. voted in 2020, but from state to state, turnout ranged from 54% to 80%, leaving a lot of voting power on…
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America's biggest universal basic mobility experiment is taking place in L.A.
Next City looks at early data behind a “mobility wallet” pilot program that is giving South L.A. residents $150 per month to spend on a menu of…
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This tool can help protect you and your kids on gaming consoles
The Markup looks into an online tool that can help parents navigate the overwhelming number of settings on today’s online gaming…
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Demoted, deleted, and denied: There's more than just shadowbanning on Instagram
An investigation by The Markup found that Instagram demoted images of the Israel–Hamas war, deleted captions without warning, and denied users the…
Continue ReadingPopulation growth is greatest in these US states
Way.com looks at Census Bureau data to see which states are losing or gaining the most…
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When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other…
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The deadliest intersections in America, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The law firm of Piasta Walker Hagenbush LLC analyzed more than 18 years of crash reporting data from NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System to…
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Election distrust in Cochise County runs deep, and change is slow to come
Votebeat’s Arizona Bureau looks at how commotion over the midterm election in one rural Arizona county attracted national attention and subsequent…
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This Pa. activist is the source of false and flawed election claims gaining traction across the country
A Votebeat and Spotlight PA investigation shows how Heather Honey’s work, which has been cited by former president Donald Trump and conservative…
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A simple 5-step checklist to install an EV charger at home
Edmunds has a 5-step checklist for homeowners ready to install an electric vehicle…
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The tools Trump could use to curb abortion access if he's elected
The 19th breaks down the legislative apparatus by which Donald Trump could further curb abortion access in a second…
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Are vehicle touchscreens safe or a distraction?
Cheap Insurance explores the complex relationship between in-vehicle touchscreens, driver focus, and the potential consequences for both your safety…
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