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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The role of dashcams in vehicle accidents and their effect on your car insurance
Cheap Insurance looks into the role of vehicle onboard dashcams in legal proceedings, including traffic court cases, accident lawsuits, and car…
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Who is the 'Rural Voter'? A new book builds on old themes to create new understanding
The Daily Yonder looks at “The Rural Voter: The Politics of Place and the Disuniting of America,” in which Colby College political scientists…
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The 10 most dangerous things inside every home may surprise you
With emergency room visits for home injuries topping 10 million a year, ConsumerAffairs analyzed data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s…
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How a national shortage of truck parking impacts more than just truckers
Truck Parking Club used data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to illustrate the dangers of dwindling truck parking in the…
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A new law aimed to increase voting access in rural counties. In South Texas it's having the opposite effect.
Votebeat looks at a new Texas state law that requires small counties to increase early voting days and hours and how some election officials are…
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How telematics could lower insurance premiums for safe drivers—and help discourage bad driving habits
Cheap Insurance explores how the growing field of automotive telematics is changing the auto insurance landscape for…
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People in these 19 industries donated the most money to Donald Trump
Stacker examined the industries that contributed heavily to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, using FEC data compiled by Open…
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