What are your kids saying on the internet: Your guide to current internet slang
Spokeo shares a guide to current online and offline internet…
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Recognizing the warning signs of an eating disorder
Rula details how to spot the early warning signs of an eating disorder in yourself or…
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Report: Kids check out of school as they get older, and parents are in the dark
The 74 shares findings from a new study by the Brookings Institution that says parents and children differ massively on how much learning actually…
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What we learned from analyzing 10 years of shooting data
The Trace produced a series that challenges what many people might think about gun violence in America. Here are the…
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How federal disaster funding can slow rent increases after extreme weather
Next City examines how spending on affordable housing development and infrastructure improvements can help prevent renters from being priced out…
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77 officials were recalled in 2024—higher than the 10-year average
Ballotpedia tracked recall efforts in 2024, comparing the efforts and circumstances to previous…
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These states already restrict abortion. Their legislatures could push it even further.
The 19th reports on the state of abortion restrictions across the U.S. amid President Trump’s…
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2025 farm bill: Advocates prioritize anti-hunger policies while Republicans push budget cuts
The Daily Yonder reports on the state of Farm Bill nutrition programs that have played a major role in rural…
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One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn't gone well
The Hechinger Report covers the reasons behind the initiative to have students take algebra in eighth grade, as well as its results, in…
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Crash course: Which car brands are more likely to be involved in accidents, DUIs, and other violations?
Spokeo examined incident rates across 30 popular car brands using data from loan marketplace LendingTree from November 2022 to November…
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Protect your packages: Tips to prevent 'porch pirates'
LA Post shares insights about porch piracy in the U.S., plus tips to prevent it from happening to…
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These diamond shapes will match your Myers-Briggs personality type
VRAI takes a look at ring styles best suited for each Myers-Briggs personality…
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Every state's nickname and where it comes from
Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state’s…
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Girls face stereotypes about STEM abilities as early as 6, study finds
The 74 examines the downstream effects on girls entering tech fields based on stereotypical beliefs that boys are better at computer science and…
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'Perverse' incentives: How local governments might cash in on Trump's migrant detention
The Marshall Project spotlights local officials who see President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportation as an answer to their budget…
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The psychology of design: How furniture shapes human behavior
House of Leon examines the effect of furniture design choices on human…
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What are the most distinctive baby names by state?
Spokeo used data from the Social Security Administration to find the most unique baby names in every state across the country as of…
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With 'giving circles,' anyone can be a philanthropist
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on the rise of collective giving groups, where you don’t need a huge bank account to watch your money create…
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How one city scrambled to resolve a tied election vote
Votebeat reports on Corpus Christi’s use of a classic game of chance to settle a vote…
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Incarcerated firefighters do risky, low-pay work. Many say it's the best job behind bars.
The Marshall Project spotlights some of the incarcerated firefighters doing one of the riskiest, lowest-paying, but reportedly best jobs in…
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