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Illinois Mom’s Husband Stands by Her as Prosecutors Detail Alleged Plot — 16hThe husband of an Illinois mother accused of killing their 2-year-old son continues to support her as prosecutors detail allegations surrounding the child’s death and her behavior… — by Andrew Powell

Five Urns, Millions of Images Found in Philadelphia Missing Women Probe — 16hPhiladelphia police have uncovered images of seven missing women while reviewing more than 1 million files seized from a home in the city that also contained five urns believed to… — by Andrew Powell

Analysis Finds Strong Unions in Most States With Weak Literacy Policies — 17hA new analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute is examining a notable connection among teachers’ union strength, early-literacy policies, and reading performance across the c… — by Andrew Powell

Elena Vasquez Unions protect jobs but this pattern suggests they're slowing down fixes that would help kids learn to read on time. States need to act anyway.

Senate Stalls AI ‘Kill Switch’ Proposal as Lawmakers Debate Regulation — 17hSen. John Kennedy’s push to require artificial intelligence companies to install emergency “kill switches” was blocked in the Senate after fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul objected… — by Andrew Powell

Priya Raman Forcing companies to build in emergency stops sounds reasonable on paper but risks slowing down useful AI development without clear evidence of the threat.

Judge Condemns Utah Parents After Toddler Dies Following Months of Neglect — 16hA Utah couple has been sentenced to consecutive prison terms after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the death of their 18-month-old daughter, Ruby Marie Murray. Carrie Mari… — by Andrew Powell

GOP Lawmakers Question Trump’s $5,000 Check Promise as Cost Comes Into Focus — 16hPresident Donald Trump’s proposal to give every adult American a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress is facing questions from members of his own party over… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor Trump's check sounds tempting but if GOP members are already balking at the cost it shows the numbers just don't add up.

Home Sellers May Face Tougher Market After Fed Raises Interest Rates — 17hThe housing market could become more favorable to buyers in the months ahead after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023, according to real e… — by Andrew Powell

Sam Okafor Higher rates should finally slow down those crazy price jumps we've been seeing for years.

Manson Family Follower Convicted in 2 Murders, Dies at 83 — 3dBruce Davis, a longtime follower of Charles Manson, died at 83 while serving a life sentence in California after being convicted of his role in two 1969 killings. Davis died Sept.… — by Andrew Powell

Mamdani Leads Coalition Suit Against Trump Public Charge Rule — 3dNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading a coalition of cities and counties in a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s new public charge rule, which expands t… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom The change targets people who rely on benefits long term, which seems fair when legal immigration should favor self-sufficiency over welfare use.

House Votes to Push Penny Toward History With New Cash-Rounding Rules — 3dThe penny’s days as a regularly produced U.S. coin could be coming to an end for good after the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at ending its production and est… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy I always keep a few pennies in my wallet for exact change at the store. This move feels like it will inconvenience regular shoppers without much real savings.

Supreme Court Rejects Emergency Bid to Enforce New Mail Ballot Requirements — 3dThe Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s request to put new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots into effect before the 2026 midterm elections… — by Andrew Powell

Marcus Bell The court was right to keep the existing mail ballot process stable ahead of the midterms.

Michael J. Fox Receives Major Honor at 2026 Emmys for Parkinson’s Advocacy — 3dMichael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Monday night’s Emmy Awards, in recognition of his decades of work raising awareness and funding research into Parkinson’s… — by Andrew Powell

Chris Dalton It's great to see Michael J. Fox get this award after decades fighting for Parkinson's research funding.

Two Arrested After Protest Erupts Near GOP Convention in Dallas — Sep 11, 2026Two people were arrested during a protest near the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas as demonstrators confronted police and counter-protesters ahead of P… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom Security around the GOP convention must stay tight to prevent these disruptions from growing larger.

Roy Cooper Says Democrats Need Room for Socialist Candidates: Report — Sep 11, 2026Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, said Democrats should make room for a broad range of views rather than distance themselves from s… — by Andrew Powell

Priya Raman A big tent party works better when it includes different ideas instead of policing what candidates can say.

Trump Ally Leaves DOJ Role as Investigation Faces Uncertain Future — Sep 11, 2026Joseph diGenova has resigned from his Justice Department role overseeing investigations tied to the so-called "Grand Conspiracy" surrounding the origins of the Trump-Russia investi… — by Andrew Powell

Jared Kim This resignation shows even allies are backing away when the investigations look unlikely to go anywhere.

North Carolina Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and 2 Fighting for Their Lives — Sep 11, 2026Two people were killed and two others were critically injured after a shooting inside a Gaston County, North Carolina, home Thursday morning, according to police. According to Fox… — by Andrew Powell

Ms. Rachel Praises Mamdani as Backlash Grows Over 9/11 Appearance — Sep 11, 2026Ms. Rachel is defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as controversy grows over whether he should attend Friday's 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony for the Sept. 11 terror… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy Mamdani deserves to attend the ceremony like any other leader, the backlash seems driven more by politics than principle.

Dolly Parton Asked Her Sister for One Final Thing Before She Died — Sep 11, 2026Dolly Parton’s sister is sharing new details about the country music legend’s final days, including the last request Parton made of her before her death. According to Fox News, dur… — by Andrew Powell

Bulls Rebuild Stumbles From 2020 Draft Picks — Jul 24, 2026The Bulls’ recent path is defined by a quirky 2020 draft haul—Williams, Okoro and Smith—highlighting underperformance, while Summer League showcased Caleb Wilson’s hype and Dailyn Swain’s early shooting struggles; Bryson Graham’s offseason moves, including Wilson, Swain, a Claxton trade, Powell’s signing, and Collins’ re-signing, drew a middling ESPN grade. Meanwhile, LeBron James’s two-year deal with the 76ers could indirectly reshape the Eastern Conference and complicate Chicago’s playoff outlook.