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Skittles removes controversial additive targeted by RFK Jr.
The candies are no longer being made with titanium dioxide.
Looking to keep wildlife out of the ‘emergency room,’ states expand managers’ role
Lawmakers are rethinking the long-standing model for wildlife management.
As teacher burnout deepens, states scramble to fill school job vacancies
Superintendents are staring down an autumn staffing crisis.
Museum of BBQ opens in Kansas City
Interactive exhibits include sensory experiences, barbecue gear and sauces for purchase
Some states reexamine school discipline as Trump order paves go-ahead
New legislation already is trending toward giving teachers more authority to address student misbehavior.
How one woman is doggedly transforming a trash patch into a fragrant habitat garden
From a neglected strip of public land, Los Angeles resident documents her effort on Instagram to create a habitat for colorful California native plants
Trump’s DOJ accuses Medicare Advantage insurers of paying ‘kickbacks’ for primo customers
Aetna, Humana, Elevance, eHealth, and SelectQuote dispute the allegations.
Nick Fradiani’s ‘Beautiful Noise’ journey heads to San Diego
The 'American Idol' alum stars in the Neil Diamond bio-musical tour opening Tuesday in San Diego
Cash assistance may curb recidivism among people leaving prison, study says
The study comes as some states are considering whether direct financial is an effective — or appropriate — tool for reducing recidivism.
Dum Dums lollipops stands by bright dyes, despite RFK Jr.’s push
The maker is in no rush to switch to natural colors.
States are telling sheriffs whether they can — or can’t — work with ICE
Jails are the easiest place to pick up immigrants for deportation.
‘Hero’ gamer thwarted a mass school shooting being planned in California town, sheriff says
Two teenagers discussed the shooting on a gamer chat site. A Tennessee boy decided to call local authorities.
States push to combat human trafficking amid federal funding cuts
Available figures about human trafficking data suggest the problem is both widespread and underreported.
As reading scores fall, states turn to phonics — but not without a fight
A bipartisan wave of state-level changes to the ‘science of reading’ is gaining momentum.
At Social Security, these are the days of the living dead
Social Security has been plagued by problems, even the marking of living people as dead.
Whether it’s his plan or not, Trump’s policies so far closely align with Project 2025
he has appointed a cadre of Project 2025 contributors to powerful positions in his istration.
Mattel considers price hikes in response to tariffs after Trump says kids don’t need a lot of dolls
Barbie girls could be living in a more expensive world.
23andMe s’ genetic data is at risk, state AGs warn
State and federal laws may not protect consumers’ DNA information.
The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high, but states expect a slowdown
The massive jump in apartment construction has its roots in 2021 and 2022.
Magic happens when kids and adults learn to swim. Tragedy can strike if they don’t
By Cara Anthony KFF Health News At a swim meet just outside St. Louis, heads turned when a team of young swimmers walked through the rec center with their parents...
Trump team’s $500 million bet on old vaccine technology puzzles scientists
The vaccine is in early stages, relies on old technology, and is just one of scores of similar efforts.
New tax cuts mostly favor the rich across states this year
Lower-income residents will pay a higher share under most new state tax proposals.
Trump denies disaster aid, tells states to do more
The White House says states must have an ‘appetite to own the problem.’
Trump is shifting cybersecurity to the states, but many aren’t prepared
From health care to courts, states and local communities are facing a rise in cyberthreats.
As wildfires intensify, utilities want liability protections. But then who pays?
Utilities face soaring insurance s due to the claims they face if they spark fires.
European universities strain for neutrality amid political chaos
'There is hardly a crisis that doesn’t hit the campus with unbridled force,' one rector said.
Trump istration retreats from 100% withholding on Social Security clawbacks
Instead, the agency will default to withholding 50% of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits.
Spatchcock a chicken for an easy — and inexpensive — meal for 4
Budget dinner features roasted spatchcocked chicken, a spring salad, roasted carrots with honey butter and homemade vanilla sable cookies
Lawsuits take aim at voter-approved transit projects worth billions
Recent lawsuits in Arizona, Tennessee and Texas have attempted to slow voter-ed projects.
California economy now the world’s fourth-largest, overtaking Japan
If California were its own country, its economy would now rank as the fourth-largest of any nation in the globe, Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week, a new milestone that...
Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.’s NIH slashed science funding across states that backed Trump
An analysis found terminations are sparing no part of the country, politically or geographically.
RFK Jr. struggles to navigate frustrated ers and a demanding boss
MAHA goals aren’t top agenda items for GOP voters.
For-profit immigration detention expands as Trump accelerates his deportation plans
Private immigration detention is growing fast — again.
Federal education cuts and Trump DEI demands leave states, teachers in limbo
The clash over federal funding comes as the Department of Education's future is murky.
Federal court rulings have slowed down Trump deportation plans. What you need to know
A flurry of recent federal court rulings have stalled Trump's efforts to deport migrants.
States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs
Some states try to help enrollees find jobs. But states lack the data to show whether they’re effective.
Republicans in Congress are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. But what does Medicaid actually do?
This complicated government program is in the spotlight. Here’s a guide to how it operates.
Deportation fears add to mental health problems confronting resort town workers
Latino communities in Colorado’s mountain towns already experience heightened mental health concerns. Deportation fears increase their stress.
People are melting their old jewelry for cash as gold prices soar
The price of gold hit an all-time high of $3,357 per ounce this week.
Marijuana legalization hits roadblocks after years of expansion
Lawmakers in several states this year have targeted marijuana in various ways.
As demand for AI rises, so do power thirsty data centers
Large data centers are where nearly all artificial intelligence systems and computing happens today.
Lawmakers fear AI data centers will drive up residents’ power bills
In many places, a sharp uptick in power demand has been driven by data centers.
Wind and solar power opponents make headway in state legislatures
In Texas and other states, some Republicans have soured on renewable energy.
AI can serve up ideas for healthy meals in a snap — but they come with a side of caution
Medical concerns, budget restraints best saved for human confirmation
La istración Trump cancela cinco visas de estudiantes internacionales en la UCSD; otro estudiante es deportado
El gobierno también les dijo a un puñado de estudiantes de UCLA y Stanford que abandonaran el país.
Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry. Families pay the price
Americans depend on many foreign-born workers to help care for family .
Trump istration cancels 5 international student visas at UCSD; another student deported
The government also told a handful of students from UCLA and Stanford to leave the country
Trump istration cancels 5 international student visas at UCSD; another student deported
The government also told a handful of students from UCLA and Stanford to leave the country
Trump whacks tiny agency that works to make the nation’s health care safer
The agency helped improve health care safety in a country where thousands die of medical errors each year.
Climate disasters are on the rise. These states want to make oil companies pay
Lawmakers say the increasing cost of climate disasters is more than state budgets can bear.
Analysis: Elections in Florida and Wisconsin confirm changed political environment
Tuesday's election results shows the GOP has work to do to avoid big losses next year.
Troubled State Farm seeking a 39% rate hike for umbrella policies
If the California Department of Insurance grants the increase, it would take effect on Aug. 1.
Trump turns homelessness response away from housing, toward forced treatment
Trump could find allies in blue cities and states as the public clamors for streets to be cleaned up.
‘I am going through hell’: Job loss, mental health, and the fate of federal workers
The firings that began in February are taking a significant toll on federal employees’ mental health.
Electric vehicle range anxiety? Researchers develop new battery that could be a cure
Research in Florida could go a long way toward curing that concern.
Trump’s school choice push adds to momentum in statehouses
Federal moves might provide additional money for universal vouchers and scholarships.
Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls ‘urgent threat’ is spreading in hospitals
A fungus that preys on the sick and old is spreading in hospitals and senior care facilities.
Amid plummeting diversity at medical schools, a warning of DEI crackdown’s ‘chilling effect’
Education and health experts warn that, ultimately, this could harm patient care.
Thousands are suing states over sexual abuse in juvenile detention facilities
Even as more states try to take responsibility, lawmakers weigh the financial liability.
Trump wants to log more trees. He’ll need states’ help
States are increasingly leading projects in national forests.
Tribal health leaders say Medicaid cuts would decimate health programs
Medicaid is the largest third-party payer for Native American health programs.
Jersey Shore beach tag prices for 2025: How much it’ll cost to hit the sand
It’s almost that time of year again — Jersey Shore summer.
Why fans are still coming to ‘The Office’ 20 years later
Streaming has helped turn 'The Office' into an enduring pop culture touchstone.
Medicaid recipients struggle to find mental health care. Looming cuts could make it harder
Many mental health providers worry that Medicaid reimbursement rates will stagnate or even decline.
Nearly one-third of American adults now trust social media for financial advice: Why that’s a terrible idea
Younger Americans are even more likely than the average to seek out financial advice from social media.
For seniors with hoarding disorder, a group helps confront stigma
‘Fight the Blight’ Pennsylvania program lifts them out of isolation, provides 16-week course
Her case changed trans care in prison. Now Trump aims to reverse course
Cristina Iglesias filed a lawsuit that changed treatment for transgender inmates in federal custody.
Health insurers made $41B the year COVID-19 landed. Why are they raising rates now?
General inflation has been making its way into health care provider budgets.
FDA crackdown on poppers prompts rush on popular gay party drug
There's a rush on Rush.
Flu deaths rise as anti-vaccine disinformation takes root
More are dying from flu as the Trump istration postpones planning for next fall.
Child tax credits, long a liberal priority, find favor in Republican states
All 11 states with refundable credits are led by Democratic governors and legislatures.
It’s time to fine-tune your guacamole
Take the focus away from watery elements and center it on the avocado -- and the heat.
Red flag laws are increasingly being used to protect gun owners in crisis
But gun safety advocates, law enforcement officers and health care workers think more lives could be saved.
What are people asking about COVID-19 – and what do doctors wish patients knew?
Questions have waned, at least among patients, one doctor said.
Trump’s science cuts have thrown the research world into chaos
Though the private sector has historically provided more funding for research and development in the U.S., experts say, Trump’s mass firings and freezing of billions of dollars appropriated by Congress...
K.W. Lee, known as the ‘godfather of Asian American journalism,’ dies
Lee died from natural causes on March 8, surrounded by his family in Sacramento
Transgender Americans weigh leaving US over Trump’s policies. Some already have
'I knew it was time to enact my emergency plan.'
Governors to laid-off federal workers: We’ll hire you
States with thousands of vacancies are recruiting and sweeping aside red tape.
Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach
In rural counties, poor internet connections mean little or no access to telehealth services.
Smoke detectors in the sky: Will wildfire affect bird behavior?
In Los Angeles, scientists are trying to understand how recent blazes will alter the region’s varied ecosystems.
In Altadena, a fight to save the trees that survived the fire
With trees deemed healthy being cut down, arborists unite to protect the thousands more that are tagged for removal
Thought inflation was bad? Health insurance s are rising even faster
Rising s also have hit government workers — and taxpayers.
MRNA vaccines, once a Trump boast, now face attacks from some in GOP
Many doctors worry a huge medical advance could be rolled back.
She co-founded the office that became DOGE. Now, she sees ‘irresponsible transformation’
She worries that DOGE’s approach could harm people who rely on public benefits such as Medicaid.
People with disabilities rely on Uber. Could a federal rule limit access?
A proposed rule could threaten partnerships that have expanded to more than 80 cities.
Tribes, Native students sue feds over education cuts
Native leaders say tribal colleges are unable to provide basic services.
Will Trump’s tariffs affect your travel plans to Mexico and Canada?
The tariff battle may bring indirect effects that could bump up travelers’ costs, anxieties or both.
Could Trump walk back Biden’s Colorado River deal-making? Nevada hopes so
Negotiators who represent Nevada, California and Arizona called for retracting the so-called “alternatives report."
States look at shoring up consumer protections as Trump hobbles federal watchdog
States have broad latitude in enforcing federal financial protections.
Raw milk jitters? In this immigrant LA subculture, they spike theirs with alcohol
Drinking unpasteurized milk is an old custom in dairy-producing regions of Mexico.
For tribal communities, federal cuts decimate core programs
The federal government’s unique role in ing tribal services is not an act of generosity.
The rise and fall of fashion pioneer Forever 21
At its peak, Forever 21 operated 800+ stores worldwide and earned billions in revenue.
Turkey Tetrazzini the perfect potluck dish go-to
By Beth Dooley The Minnesota Star Tribune Perhaps it was the “exotic” name — turkey tetrazzini — as well as its ease of preparation that made it my mom’s signature...
Eyeing a friendly Supreme Court, Republicans push for the Ten Commandments in schools
It's been a hard sell for Christian lawmakers who say they also value the Constitution.
Republicans once wanted government out of health care. Trump voters see it differently
Government regulation of health care prices used to be heresy for most Republicans.
School cellphone bans spread across states, though enforcement could be tricky
Banning cellphone use in schools is rare, bipartisan common ground.
Teens are spilling dark thoughts to AI chatbots. Who’s to blame when something goes wrong?
AI-powered chatbots grew rapidly in use and popularity over the last two years.
Already-lagging broadband program faces more uncertainty under Trump
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, known as BEAD, remains in planning phase.
Opioid cash grab: As federal funding dries up, states turn to settlement money
Financial headwinds have left many states hunting for alternative funds to maintain crucial services.