$50 a week for 40 weeks: How no-strings cash changed the lives of teens
The Hechinger Report reports that a $50 weekly cash program for New Orleans teens boosted attendance and financial skills but had mixed academic…
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‘This bill protects our precious waters’: How a Florida environmental group scored a win against Big Oil
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian report Florida’s DEP denied an oil drilling permit after community efforts led to House Bill…
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Research shows evictions are a public health problem. Can eviction prevention be a solution?
Next City reports that evictions in Detroit heighten health risks for Black mothers, linking stress from neighborhood evictions to preterm…
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Rural communities, tribes sue EPA over $2.8 billion in canceled funding for flood mitigation and resilience projects
The Daily Yonder looks into rural communities and tribes that are suing the EPA over the cancelation of $2.8 billion in crucial flood mitigation…
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AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves?
States Newsroom reports that AmeriCorps faces severe funding cuts, impacting community services and member placements across the…
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Trump flaunts pardon rules — and costs victims and taxpayers more than $1 billion
The Marshall Project reports that Trump’s pardons violate DOJ standards, costing victims over $1.3 billion, favoring political allies over…
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Some California winemakers don’t want tariffs on their European competitors. Here’s why
CalMatters reports some California winemakers oppose European wine tariffs, fearing they harm domestic producers amid rising costs and declining…
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‘We opened a door nobody knew existed’: How displaced Black families won reparations in Portland
Next City reports on Portland’s historic $8.5M settlement for Black families displaced in urban renewal, acknowledging systemic racial…
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Gun violence in this Midwestern city isn’t abating. Its leaders halted programs that could help.
The Trace reports that Fort Wayne, Indiana, has no government-supported violence prevention or intervention program, which local activists say is…
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Pharma industry and Ballard Partners dominate the lobbying space in second quarter of 2025
OpenSecrets reports the pharma industry led lobbying in Q2 2025, spending $105.4 million, followed by Ballard Partners at $20…
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A federal program helps families eat healthy meals. Trump’s new legislation cuts it.
Chalkbeat reports that Trump’s legislation cuts SNAP-Ed funding, risking increased child hunger and reduced access to fresh produce for…
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Most gun violence victims are enrolled in Medicaid. Trump’s cuts are putting them at risk.
The Trace examines the potential effects of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on the healthcare sector, violence prevention, and mental health…
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These 7 cities added the most community health centers in the past two years
Health Centers Near Me reports that seven cities opened 13 new community health centers, enhancing access in underserved…
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Many voters in this state could benefit from a ballot in Arabic, but the law isn’t on their side
Votebeat reports on the need for Arabic ballots in Michigan, highlighting a lack of legal requirements despite a growing Arabic-speaking…
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A town ‘built by industry’ adjusts to life as the liquefied natural gas capital of Canada
The Narwhal reports Kitimat, B.C. celebrates its status as Canada’s LNG capital after LNG Canada shipped its first cargo, despite community…
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Student loan caps might worsen the national doctor shortage, critics worry
Stateline reports that new student loan caps may worsen the doctor shortage as aspiring physicians struggle with rising…
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4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025
Uniqode analyzed industry reports and news articles to explore the latest advancements in shopping…
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More 16- and 17-year-olds are gaining the right to vote. Could this become the norm?
Votebeat reports on a trend where more 16- and 17-year-olds gain voting rights, starting in places like Newark, boosting civic…
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Undocumented children will be barred from Head Start preschool under new Trump rule
Chalkbeat reports that undocumented children will no longer qualify for Head Start preschool under a Trump administration policy…
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The cost of doing nothing: How tariffs could cut into peak season profits for e-commerce brands
Passport reports that e-commerce brands face rising tariffs, increasing compliance costs, and operational risks ahead of peak season, impacting…
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