The term “book ban” is used a lot in media and elsewhere when addressing the rise in challenges to certain books being allowed in schools and public libraries. But is it more political hyperbole or a censorship alarm bell? (Image credit: Ted Shaffrey/AP) Read More
How are power grids in the western U.S. handling the current heat dome, and what needs to happen to ensure that power grids can keep up with rising temperatures and extreme weather? Read More
A weekend operation by Israel in Gaza freed four hostages held by Hamas. Gaza health authorities say the raid also took the lives of more than 270 Palestinians. Read More
Turning right at a red light has been common since the fuel embargo of the 1970s, but some city officials say they don’t make sense in urban areas. Read More
Results indicate a surge of support for parties that are far to the right of the political spectrum. However, the largest political groupings in the next parliament will continue to be in the center. (Image credit: Michael Probst) Read More
French President Macron has dissolved parliament and called for a snap election. AI models are competing in the inaugural Miss AI pageant (Image credit: Tasos Katopodis) Read More
FDA advisers are set to review an Alzheimer’s drug found to slow the disease’s progress in patients in the early stages. The big questions are about how the drug should be marketed. Read More
Child care has long been seen as a problem for mothers to solve. Now employers see it’s their issue too. In Alabama, a carmaker is working with a tech company to help employees find and pay for care. (Image credit: Claire Harbage) Read More
Umm Hudaifa – widow of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi – says she tried to leave him but couldn’t.Read More
The Aisne-Marne WWI cemetery in France has become a staple in President Biden’s political speeches, used to paint an unflattering picture of former President Donald Trump. (Image credit: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) Read More