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Economy Oct 29

How data center power demand could help lower electricity prices

The latest Consumer Price Index shows that the average electric bill went up more than 5% from September 2024 to September 2025. That's faster than the inflation rate for the same period. Conventional wisdom blames the demand for power on…

Arts Oct 23

Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir exposes abuse by powerful men

A new book tells the story of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, one of many victims of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year. Her posthumous memoir explores her resilience while also revealing new details about the abuse…

Education Oct 21

Another university declines Trump’s offer for priority funding

Several colleges and universities are pushing back on pressure from the Trump administration. The president offered nine schools priority access to federal funding if they signed an agreement to meet his demands. So far, seven schools have rejected the deal.

Education Sep 30

In ‘Terms of Respect,’ Princeton president argues colleges are encouraging free speech

In his second term, President Trump has waged an all-out war on higher education. But a new book by Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber argues that despite criticism, colleges and universities are meeting the moment when it comes to permitting…

Economy Sep 17

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, dropping it by a quarter point. The change could have an impact on many lending rates and the Fed suggested two more cuts by year's end.

Economy Sep 16

What makes this week’s Federal Reserve meeting unprecedented

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point when it meets on Wednesday, the first cut in about a year. It has been described by those who watch the Fed as…

Economy Sep 09

Revised job numbers raise new concerns about economic slowdown

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the U.S. job market is much weaker than initially believed. More than 900,000 fewer jobs were added in 2024 and 2025 than previously reported. The BLS issues revisions every year, but this change is…

Nation Sep 08

Alcaraz and Sabalenka make history with U.S. Open victories

Three years after becoming the youngest No. 1 player in history, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reclaimed that title after winning the U.S. Open in a four-set match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus became the first woman to…

Nation Sep 04

Parents mourning daughter lost in Texas floods push state to strengthen camp safety rules

It’s been two months since at least 135 people were killed in flash floods that roared through the Texas Hill Country. In the weeks since, families of the victims have been pushing state lawmakers to pass camp and flood safety…

Nation Aug 27

‘We owe this to our children’: Minneapolis mayor calls for action after school attack

A shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis left at least two young children dead and another 17 people injured. Authorities say they do not yet know of a motive, but said the shooter released a manifesto on social media…

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