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What's behind America's record-breaking credit card debt?
December 24, 2023

What's behind America's record-breaking credit card debt?

Total credit card debt in the U.S. passed $1 trillion this year and is continuing to climb and break records.

How airlines prepared for holiday season after last year's meltdown
December 3, 2023

How airlines prepared for holiday season after last year's meltdown

The first holiday of the winter travel season came and went with minimal effects compared to last year.

Is the Voting Rights Act at risk?
December 3, 2023

Is the Voting Rights Act at risk?

A federal appeals court is challenging Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in a battle that's likely to make its way to the Supreme Court.

The evolution of engagements and rings as symbols of commitment
December 3, 2023

The evolution of engagements and rings as symbols of commitment

40% of engagements take place between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day, according to industry experts.

Deaf Americans face danger with inadequate 911 text services
December 3, 2023

Deaf Americans face danger with inadequate 911 text services

An aging infrastructure in the U.S. has many deaf or hearing impaired Americans in danger as 911 text services are still not available in many areas.

Will US sanctions on Mexican cartels make a difference?
November 19, 2023

Will US sanctions on Mexican cartels make a difference?

Taking a look at how U.S.-Mexico relations have deteriorated this year and how the new imposed sanctions factor in.

Exploring the impact and history of US foreign aid
November 12, 2023

Exploring the impact and history of US foreign aid

As Congress debates aid for Ukraine and Israel, we examine the impact and historic significance of U.S. foreign aid compared to other nations.

The dangers of illicit online pharmacies
November 12, 2023

The dangers of illicit online pharmacies

Troubled by prescription costs and accessibility, Americans seek solutions online, but experts say that may not be the best idea.

Why are school buses yellow?
November 12, 2023

Why are school buses yellow?

Exploring the origins of the iconic big yellow school buses that transport around 26 million children across the U.S.

Pilot lifestyle and staffing shortages add to spikes in job pressure
November 11, 2023

Pilot lifestyle and staffing shortages add to spikes in job pressure

Being a pilot requires a high level of performance—day in, day out, year after year. And these stresses are being highlighted.

Study shows alcohol-related mortality rates are rising faster in women
November 11, 2023

Study shows alcohol-related mortality rates are rising faster in women

Data considered how cultural perceptions and pressures for women around alcohol use have changed dramatically throughout the last couple of decades.

How does international conflict affect oil prices?
November 4, 2023

How does international conflict affect oil prices?

Five facts on how Israel, Ukraine, and Iran tensions affect global energy markets and American fuel prices.

Understanding 'red flag' gun laws and bipartisan momentum
November 4, 2023

Understanding 'red flag' gun laws and bipartisan momentum

After the Lewiston shooting, scrutiny over unheeded warning signs and Maine's "yellow flag" gun law sparks bipartisan momentum for "red flag" laws.

Chicago braces for homeless and migrant needs this winter
November 4, 2023

Chicago braces for homeless and migrant needs this winter

As winter arrives, cities like Chicago must juggle the needs of their homeless population while also accommodating an influx of migrants.

Unmasking the centuries-old evolution of Halloween
October 28, 2023

Unmasking the centuries-old evolution of Halloween

Before Halloween turned into a candy and costume-driven commercial phenomenon, its origins span centuries and diverse global evolution.

Can 'time change' legislation be passed?
October 28, 2023

Can 'time change' legislation be passed?

Every fall, we enjoy an extra hour of sleep, but come spring, we lose it. With debates in Washington on time changes, are we any closer to a solution?

Why self-checkout has become controversial
October 28, 2023

Why self-checkout has become controversial

With some stores removing self-checkout lanes due to increased thefts, others are embracing self-service options. What's the impact on consumers?

Control of US House in the balance as redistricting fights rage
October 28, 2023

Control of US House in the balance as redistricting fights rage

The GOP's House control in 2024 could depend on a few crucial races and ongoing redistricting cases.

Egypt's crucial role in Israel-Hamas peace talks
October 28, 2023

Egypt's crucial role in Israel-Hamas peace talks

Egypt, with a complex history involving both Israel and Hamas, plays a crucial role in peace negotiations and the future of Palestinian refugees.

What does the speaker of the House actually do?
October 21, 2023

What does the speaker of the House actually do?

Looking back on what the speaker actually does and how the role has changed dramatically over the years.

Should the government crack down on nicotine?
October 21, 2023

Should the government crack down on nicotine?

The Biden administration proposed limiting nicotine in tobacco products, sparking debates, while e-cigarette use grows despite FDA restrictions.

How wastewater testing is helping to decode public health
October 21, 2023

How wastewater testing is helping to decode public health

Wastewater surveillance and monitoring are growing in popularity as a testing tool for public health monitoring. But how does it work?

Exploring hotel superstitions: The mystery of the missing 13th floor
October 13, 2023

Exploring hotel superstitions: The mystery of the missing 13th floor

Fears over the number 13 have led hotels, buildings, and elevator manufacturers to skip the 13th floor.

Why do so many people love horror movies?
October 8, 2023

Why do so many people love horror movies?

Fear can release adrenaline, satisfy audience curiosities about humanity, and make them feel a sense of adventure.

How Americans view and approach relationships is evolving
October 8, 2023

How Americans view and approach relationships is evolving

With celebrity divorces packing the news cycle, Scripps News digs into America's changing perspective on marriage and partnership.

What makes a lobbyist?
October 8, 2023

What makes a lobbyist?

Scripps News delves into lobbyists' actual roles amidst public perception, particularly in recent Congress scandals involving bribery and corruption.

Effect of Florida's decision on 'Classic Learning Test' for admissions
October 8, 2023

Effect of Florida's decision on 'Classic Learning Test' for admissions

Florida adopts "Classic Learning Test," sparking debate on standardized testing and colleges going "testing-optional."

Abortion votes are causing a divide on state ballots across the US
October 8, 2023

Abortion votes are causing a divide on state ballots across the US

How do recent abortion-focused ballots shape the political landscape heading into a presidential election year?

Are recent cyberattacks a result of a worker shortage?
October 1, 2023

Are recent cyberattacks a result of a worker shortage?

As data breaches and data extortion become more common, the cybersecurity field in the U.S. is facing layoffs and shortages.

What's driving long wait times at the doctor's office?
October 1, 2023

What's driving long wait times at the doctor's office?

Breaking down factors behind wait times and exploring alternatives patients are looking into in order to be seen.

For $50,000, you could clone your pet. But should you?
October 1, 2023

For $50,000, you could clone your pet. But should you?

Scripps News examines the science behind the technique and the ethical implications of this new chapter in humanity's relationship to animals.

What's driving Venezuelans to migrate to the US?
October 1, 2023

What's driving Venezuelans to migrate to the US?

What factors have compelled millions of Venezuelans to leave their homeland and seek refugee status in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S.?

Borrowers weigh payment boycott as student loan payments set to resume
September 23, 2023

Borrowers weigh payment boycott as student loan payments set to resume

Student loan repayments are resuming, and some borrowers are considering boycotting to refuse to pay.

As Americans age, in-home care worker shortage grows
September 23, 2023

As Americans age, in-home care worker shortage grows

The aging U.S. population drives higher in-home care demand, but a shortage of workers is a key challenge.

E-bikes are surging in popularity while fire risk grows
September 23, 2023

E-bikes are surging in popularity while fire risk grows

E-bikes are transforming cities and encouraging outdoor activity, but their batteries present a growing fire risk.

The history behind pumpkin spice
September 23, 2023

The history behind pumpkin spice

It's a scent that, for many, makes this time of year come alive. But how did the passion for pumpkin spice come to be?

Is impeachment being weaponized?
September 23, 2023

Is impeachment being weaponized?

Scripps News explores the original idea behind impeachment and how it has evolved in politics over the years.

How common are prison escapes in the US?
September 16, 2023

How common are prison escapes in the US?

High-profile prison escapes like Danelo Cavalcante's have captured national attention and raised community concerns for safety.

States ease teen employment laws amid rising child labor violations
September 16, 2023

States ease teen employment laws amid rising child labor violations

Since 1938, federal law has banned minors from long hours and dangerous work, but recent labor violations raise alarms among advocates.

Driverless taxis leave San Francisco divided over safety concerns
September 16, 2023

Driverless taxis leave San Francisco divided over safety concerns

People say they don't feel the technology is where it needs to be in order for these cars to operate in the city.

Biden's Medicare price negotiation plan faces new challenges
September 16, 2023

Biden's Medicare price negotiation plan faces new challenges

The government can negotiate cheaper drug prices for seniors. What does that mean, and why pharmaceuticals have sued the government to stop the plan?

Giving grades an F? Some schools ditch traditional grades
September 9, 2023

Giving grades an F? Some schools ditch traditional grades

Exploring a Washington, D.C., high school where student presentations are as vital as tests and highlighting other grading policy changes nationwide.

FEMA puts restrictions in place as disaster relief funds run low
September 9, 2023

FEMA puts restrictions in place as disaster relief funds run low

What do these restrictions mean for folks still recovering from disasters? And will Congress give FEMA the help it needs?

Is BRICS the new world order?
September 9, 2023

Is BRICS the new world order?

Observers are unsure whether the group is a rapidly growing superpower or a mixed bag of differing political agendas.

How do RICO cases work?
August 19, 2023

How do RICO cases work?

Trump and some of his allies were indicted under the RICO Act. We look at the history of RICO cases and what it means for the former president.

New congestion pricing plan in Manhattan draws debate
August 13, 2023

New congestion pricing plan in Manhattan draws debate

NYC gets green light for 2024 Manhattan congestion pricing - $24 rush hour, $17 off-peak toll.

Should age limits be set for US elected officials in office?
August 12, 2023

Should age limits be set for US elected officials in office?

The current Congress is the second-oldest Senate and third-oldest House in American history.

Black lung cases surge, miners seek relief through rule proposal
August 12, 2023

Black lung cases surge, miners seek relief through rule proposal

Surging black lung rates in Appalachia prompt focus on a silica exposure proposal, aiming to safeguard miners from this deadly disease.

FISA Section 702 debate: National security or invasion of privacy?
August 12, 2023

FISA Section 702 debate: National security or invasion of privacy?

Will Congress end surveillance powers as FISA Section 702 nears expiration, sparking debate over its national security implications?

Travel hack 'skiplagging,' is dividing customers and airlines
August 5, 2023

Travel hack 'skiplagging,' is dividing customers and airlines

Airlines are now banning this practice, and we explore why this practice became popular.

Could the ban on incandescent bulbs leave some in the dark?
August 5, 2023

Could the ban on incandescent bulbs leave some in the dark?

New U.S. policy bans incandescent bulbs, but will energy-efficient LEDs leave some Americans in the dark?

Why is the trucking industry in trouble?
August 5, 2023

Why is the trucking industry in trouble?

Examining the trucking industry's rapid shift from thriving to unstable in just one year, termed a "freight recession" by industry experts.

How'd we get Black unemployment to near record lows, and what's next?
August 5, 2023

How'd we get Black unemployment to near record lows, and what's next?

Black unemployment in the U.S. reached a record low of 4.9% in April. While it has increased to 6%, it remains far below the historic average of 15%.

The bourbon barrel tax removal is dividing Kentuckians
July 29, 2023

The bourbon barrel tax removal is dividing Kentuckians

Kentucky produces an astounding 95% of the world's bourbon supply.

Cochlear implants are changing lives and sparking debate
July 29, 2023

Cochlear implants are changing lives and sparking debate

Roughly one in five Americans has some form of hearing loss, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Why are US labor strikes increasing, and what's the future outlook?
July 29, 2023

Why are US labor strikes increasing, and what's the future outlook?

Scripps News explores the factors behind the "hot labor summer" with strikes at Starbucks, major airlines, automakers, hotels, and more.

The controversial history of third-party candidates
July 22, 2023

The controversial history of third-party candidates

Third-party candidates have been seen as controversial, but they're becoming more of a thought in today's election climate.

How can meat be grown and cultivated in a lab?
July 22, 2023

How can meat be grown and cultivated in a lab?

Lab-grown meat can now be sold in the U.S., but some Americans are still hesistant to buy or consume it.

With all the recent shark activity, should you stay out of the water?
July 22, 2023

With all the recent shark activity, should you stay out of the water?

Shark activity has been putting swimmers on alert, but is this year that much different than any other?

Why are insurance companies pulling out of some states?
July 22, 2023

Why are insurance companies pulling out of some states?

Insurers are pulling out of big states, and extreme weather and climate change is factoring into the decisions.

Is technology moving too fast for online harassment legislation?
July 15, 2023

Is technology moving too fast for online harassment legislation?

Advocates and lawmakers alike are mixed on how much accountability social media platforms should have for dangerous content that can insight violence.

What's the cost of an extreme hot summer?
July 15, 2023

What's the cost of an extreme hot summer?

A recent report found extreme heat will cost the U.S. $1 billion in health care costs this summer alone.

Passport woes leave travel advisors preaching caution
July 15, 2023

Passport woes leave travel advisors preaching caution

Passport processing delays continue to climb, leaving Americans scrambling to secure documentation for international travel.

How to protect yourself from AI voice scams
July 15, 2023

How to protect yourself from AI voice scams

Scripps News digs into the growing dilemma surrounding deepfakes, scams, and A.I. regulation.

Is there another route to student loan forgiveness?
July 9, 2023

Is there another route to student loan forgiveness?

What does higher education look like after the Supreme Court's opinion, and what can students expect next?

US tackles firefighter shortage as wildfires rage across North America
July 8, 2023

US tackles firefighter shortage as wildfires rage across North America

The U.S. is working to hire more wildland firefighters as wildfires rage across North America, sending thick smoke across many states.

Why do hot dogs and buns come in different counts?
July 5, 2023

Why do hot dogs and buns come in different counts?

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says it wasn’t until 1940 that hot dogs started getting packaged together like we know today.

The evolution and future of the US-China relationship
July 2, 2023

The evolution and future of the US-China relationship

As U.S.-China relations continue to be a major concern for many Americans, the Biden administration faces an uphill battle to de-escalate tensions.

Why are custody battles over pets on the rise?
July 1, 2023

Why are custody battles over pets on the rise?

Forget the kids; more and more couples are going to court for custody of pets.

How does the Supreme Court work?
July 1, 2023

How does the Supreme Court work?

Exploring why some recent decisions have put a spotlight on the Supreme Court.

How some cities are buying medical debt 
June 25, 2023

How some cities are buying medical debt 

This is only putting a temporary bandage on a huge systemic problem in America's health system, those in the medical field say.

Gunshot detection tech: Does it enhance policing or is it just costly?
June 26, 2023

Gunshot detection tech: Does it enhance policing or is it just costly?

From NYC to Pasadena, over 100 cities across the country use gunshot detection technology to aid police departments.

Why are more Americans choosing freelance and part-time work?
June 25, 2023

Why are more Americans choosing freelance and part-time work?

Freelancing and part-time work are booming, up 20% since 2020. While it offers flexibility, experts caution about challenges and pitfalls.

What lessons should brands take away from the 'Bud Light Effect'?
June 24, 2023

What lessons should brands take away from the 'Bud Light Effect'?

Scripps News interviewed marketing experts to explain the 'Bud Light Effect' and discuss lessons for brands moving forward.

Why are Mexican Corridos gaining popularity on the music charts?
June 18, 2023

Why are Mexican Corridos gaining popularity on the music charts?

Scripps News' Meg Hilling sits down with professors and music experts to dig into the history of these songs and the future of the genre.

Why is there a police hiring shortage?
June 17, 2023

Why is there a police hiring shortage?

This has been a particular problem with the New York Police Department, whose officers have been targeted for recruitment from other cities.

Does the president have control over the Department of Justice?
June 17, 2023

Does the president have control over the Department of Justice?

The Department of Justice is part of the executive branch and is headed by a presidential appointee, currently Merrick Garland.

What's behind the increased violence during summer?
June 10, 2023

What's behind the increased violence during summer?

One theory is that warmer weather makes people more aggressive, and a growing body of research suggests there might be a link.

Why is there controversy over mortgage fees?
June 4, 2023

Why is there controversy over mortgage fees?

Loan-level pricing adjustments are the government's way of raising prices for so-called "riskier" borrowers without putting a penalty on "safer" ones.

As sports betting grows, is the integrity of sports at risk?
June 4, 2023

As sports betting grows, is the integrity of sports at risk?

Since 2018, billions of dollars in sports bets have been placed in 37 states following the Supreme Court's decision to legalize sports betting.

Why beer and American politics go hand in hand
May 14, 2023

Why beer and American politics go hand in hand

How exactly did beer and politics become so woven together?

What are the impacts of Mexican cartels on the US?
April 26, 2023

What are the impacts of Mexican cartels on the US?

Mexico's cartel activity has been on the rise since the 2000s, but only recently have U.S. lawmakers had the groups in their crosshairs.

What is 5G internet?
April 25, 2023

What is 5G internet?

What is powering 5G, and why are many saying it's not all it's cracked up to be?

Why is gang activity increasing?
April 24, 2023

Why is gang activity increasing?

Gang violence is increasing across the board in big cities and small towns. So why is there an increase in gang activity lately?

Why are states considering firing squad executions?
April 18, 2023

Why are states considering firing squad executions?

A flurry of new proposals is largely in reaction to a nationwide shortage of lethal injection drugs, as well as botched executions.

Why are diversity and inclusion roles declining?
April 17, 2023

Why are diversity and inclusion roles declining?

Nearly three years after the murder of George Floyd, DEI roles are disappearing.

Why does our hair turn gray?
April 14, 2023

Why does our hair turn gray?

While there's no one thing that can cause graying, there are a few factors that may contribute.

Do police need military weapons?
April 12, 2023

Do police need military weapons?

The government says it’s sent over $7.5 billion worth of equipment to nearly 9,000 law enforcement agencies over a 30 year period.

Why do zebras have stripes?
April 13, 2023

Why do zebras have stripes?

Theories suggested the stripes helped them camouflage, or served as identity nametags for zebras to recognize each other.

Why is there debate over drag shows?
April 11, 2023

Why is there debate over drag shows?

More than a dozen states have proposed legislation that would effectively restrict drag performances.

Why is the origin of COVID at issue?
April 10, 2023

Why is the origin of COVID at issue?

Other researchers conclude the virus crossed from animal to human naturally — possibly in the Huanan market.

Will public school teachers get a raise?
April 7, 2023

Will public school teachers get a raise?

Research from the National Education Association shows the average teacher salary in 2021 was slightly over $40,000 a year.

What is causing the rise of grocery prices around the US?
April 6, 2023

What is causing the rise of grocery prices around the US?

The increase in the price of groceries is affecting businesses and consumers.

Details of Trump's indictment: What's next?
April 6, 2023

Details of Trump's indictment: What's next?

The 16-page indictment lists each of the alleged false business records as a separate count, with no mention of the potential crimes.

How are dietary supplements regulated?
April 4, 2023

How are dietary supplements regulated?

The FDA says about 4,000 dietary supplement products existed in the mid-1990s. Today that number has ballooned to more than 95,000.

A look back at America's changing relationship with milk
March 30, 2023

A look back at America's changing relationship with milk

Milk gained popularity as something of an American symbol.

Why are we obsessed with organizing?
March 29, 2023

Why are we obsessed with organizing?

Shows like Netflix's "The Home Edit" have brought new attention to organization.

How can commuting be good for your mental health?
March 29, 2023

How can commuting be good for your mental health?

A recent study found that commutes are a sort of "liminal space" – a time free of both home and work roles.

Why are ads for Jesus dividing opinion?
March 28, 2023

Why are ads for Jesus dividing opinion?

The "He Gets Us" ad campaign received plenty of reactions following its placement during this year's Super Bowl.

Why is bird flu causing new concern?
March 28, 2023

Why is bird flu causing new concern?

In recent months avian flu has decimated bird populations and has now spread among several different mammal species.

Why do screens affect our sleep?
March 28, 2023

Why do screens affect our sleep?

58% of Americans say they look at a screen within an hour of bedtime.

How are U.S. jobs reports compiled?
March 27, 2023

How are U.S. jobs reports compiled?

The data is based off estimates and not full official counts of the entire labor force, which is now over 160 million strong in the U.S.

Why are single women outnumbering single men in homeownership?
March 27, 2023

Why are single women outnumbering single men in homeownership?

One big factor is that women’s earnings have steadily increased in the past decade.

Why are some citizens protesting in France?
March 24, 2023

Why are some citizens protesting in France?

Hundreds of people were arrested in clashes amid some the biggest protests so far against the raising of France's retirement age.

Why are MLB salaries rising?
March 23, 2023

Why are MLB salaries rising?

The average MLB player made more than $4.2 million last season, according to the players' union. Here's how salaries have increased over the years.

Why does baseball have an antitrust exemption?
March 22, 2023

Why does baseball have an antitrust exemption?

It's been just over 100 years since the supreme court said anti-trust law does not apply to major league baseball.

What's so important about microchips?
March 21, 2023

What's so important about microchips?

The simple answer: as we’ve become more and more reliant on microchips they’ve simultaneously gotten harder to manufacture.

How is technology helping solve criminal cases?
March 20, 2023

How is technology helping solve criminal cases?

Digital activity leaves virtual fingerprints thanks to data mapping, smartphone tracking, and facial recognition.

Why don’t airport codes match their names?
March 20, 2023

Why don’t airport codes match their names?

Welcome to the wild world of airport codes. To understand how airports get their abbreviations, we need to know some other abbreviations first.

The gender pay gap isn't budging
March 17, 2023

The gender pay gap isn't budging

Self-employed women make 69 cents for every dollar a self-employed man makes.

Why do airplanes serve food?
March 17, 2023

Why do airplanes serve food?

Today’s on-board food service looks a bit different than it used to.

What led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and others?
March 16, 2023

What led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and others?

Like any other bank, it operated by taking a portion of deposits and creating loans — but this only works if there's enough deposited at once.

Why is there a cocaine boom?
March 16, 2023

Why is there a cocaine boom?

Today there's a new epidemic: smokable cocaine, otherwise known as crack. It is an explosively destructive and often lethal substance.

Why is sugar so addictive?
March 15, 2023

Why is sugar so addictive?

Sweet food can prompt a rush of dopamine, the brain's feel-good chemical. But too much of a good thing can be bad.

Why is there a surge of migrants at the northern U.S. border?
March 14, 2023

Why is there a surge of migrants at the northern U.S. border?

Between last October and January 31, crossings at one part of the northern border skyrocketed to historic highs.

Why do people shrink as they age?
March 14, 2023

Why do people shrink as they age?

​Long story short, what grows up, will eventually grow down.

Why does the U.S. not use military time?
March 14, 2023

Why does the U.S. not use military time?

In Ancient Egypt and Rome, the day and night were divided into 12 hours each.

Are self driving cars safe?
March 14, 2023

Are self driving cars safe?

Self-driving vehicles are on roads all over the world.

Why are more Americans moving South?
March 10, 2023

Why are more Americans moving South?

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the South added more than 1.3 million residents in 2022.

How effective are mental health apps?
March 9, 2023

How effective are mental health apps?

Researchers at the University of New England looked at five different apps to see how effective they were in reducing symptoms of anxiety.

Why has the tech industry had massive layoffs?
March 7, 2023

Why has the tech industry had massive layoffs?

Since the first of this year, over 100,000 employees have been laid off in the tech industry, according to layoffs.

How is artificial intelligence changing education?
March 7, 2023

How is artificial intelligence changing education?

There's a new frontier in the world of higher education — artificial intelligence. More specifically, it's AI that can generate text like ChatGPT.

Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?
March 6, 2023

Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?

Popcorn’s popularity surged during World War II as a sugar shortage sunk the supply of candy and other sweets.

How billionaires and corporations avoid taxes
March 6, 2023

How billionaires and corporations avoid taxes

Across the U.S., some of the nation’s top earners have a toolbox full of mechanisms to build wealth.

What is the history behind wearing makeup?
March 3, 2023

What is the history behind wearing makeup?

Thousands of years ago, advertisers and influencers weren’t telling us how or why we should wear makeup.

Why are fewer people watching award shows?
March 1, 2023

Why are fewer people watching award shows?

Viewership totals for all four major award shows plummeted to a fraction of what they once were. It’s a decline trending in the wrong direction.

Why are age-gap relationships controversial?
March 1, 2023

Why are age-gap relationships controversial?

A study by professors at Emory University found couples 10 or more years apart were 39% more likely to divorce than a couple a year apart.

Why are office dress codes changing?
February 27, 2023

Why are office dress codes changing?

The trend gained traction in recent years as employees shift back from Zoom meeting leisure to the office.

Quiet hiring: The latest work trend
February 27, 2023

Quiet hiring: The latest work trend

Career experts say there are a few reasons for its resurgence — including recession concerns and companies wanting to do more with less.

Why are there so many germs in the kitchen?
February 23, 2023

Why are there so many germs in the kitchen?

Scripps News' Lauren Magarino makes a meal with the help of food experts, while they answer questions on food safety.

Why do our taste buds change over time?
February 21, 2023

Why do our taste buds change over time?

Your tongue is filled with taste buds — as many as 10,000 when you’re born. But those aren’t the little dots you can see.

How have nations militarized space?
February 20, 2023

How have nations militarized space?

U.S. officials say an increased military presence outside of Earth could put those tools at risk.

Why is there no cure for Alzheimer's yet?
February 17, 2023

Why is there no cure for Alzheimer's yet?

Two Alzheimer's drugs have hit the market in the past year and a half: the first treatment since 2003, and the first looking to target the cause.

Studies show most Americans are sleep deprived
February 16, 2023

Studies show most Americans are sleep deprived

Experts who spoke with Scripps News say multiple factors are causing America’s sleep deprivation crisis.

Why is February only 28 days long?
February 15, 2023

Why is February only 28 days long?

The Romans dedicated the month to the God of purification and left it with an even 28 days. February would then be moved after January in 452 B.C.

Explaining trends in open relationships
February 15, 2023

Explaining trends in open relationships

Relationship expert and coach Susan Winter says some couples engage in open relationships to obtain sexual and emotional satisfaction.

Why are fertility rates declining?
February 13, 2023

Why are fertility rates declining?

In 1960, the average woman had more than three children. That's dropped to one child —near a record low. Why? And what are the impacts?

Why do NFL referees wear stripes?
February 13, 2023

Why do NFL referees wear stripes?

The striped crew used to wear their Sunday best on Sundays — but they were sometimes mistaken for players, so a change was needed.

Wearable fitness tech is taking off
February 10, 2023

Wearable fitness tech is taking off

Experts expect health tech to generate more than $13 billion in revenue this year.

Why personal savings have hit new lows
February 10, 2023

Why personal savings have hit new lows

People only saved an average of 2.9% of their disposable income in Q4. Why?

Malls are adapting to customer tendencies, but can they survive?
February 9, 2023

Malls are adapting to customer tendencies, but can they survive?

The future of shopping malls seems to be hazy, with customers turning to online shopping more, especially in the pandemic.

Why are border towns struggling?
February 9, 2023

Why are border towns struggling?

An uptick in illegal crossings at the southwest border has put a strain on local resources.

Would high-speed rail work in the US?
February 8, 2023

Would high-speed rail work in the US?

Overseas, the concept is already reality. While the U.S. was in the throes of building highways, Japan opened the world's first high-speed railway.

How is winter changing?
February 7, 2023

How is winter changing?

A warmer winter is preventing ice from forming on the Great Lakes, which have steadily lost ice cover since the 1970s.

Why do blockbuster movies cost so much to make?
February 6, 2023

Why do blockbuster movies cost so much to make?

Hollywood wasn’t always a high-rollers club. In 1913, Universal produced "Traffic In Souls" for $5,700. But as the industry expanded, so did costs.

Why is the Super Bowl halftime show such a big deal?
February 3, 2023

Why is the Super Bowl halftime show such a big deal?

Despite a huge TV audience, the NFL doesn’t pay performers — though it does cover their expenses.

Why are more states changing pay transparency laws?
February 3, 2023

Why are more states changing pay transparency laws?

New laws mean more employers are required to share salary data with prospective employees.

Can machines be creative?
February 1, 2023

Can machines be creative?

Generative AI is a subfield of artificial intelligence that involves training models to  generate new content such as text, images, or music.

Why do bones break?
February 1, 2023

Why do bones break?

Dr. Claire Shannon, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, says popping your knuckles – or cracking your knee or your wrist – is  considered a 'phenomenon.'

Why are retail thefts on the rise?
January 31, 2023

Why are retail thefts on the rise?

It’s organized retail crime — where the thefts are planned, and part of organized rings.

Understanding Iran's ongoing protests
January 27, 2023

Understanding Iran's ongoing protests

Mass demonstrations have triggered the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic of Iran in decades.

How do Amazon packages get delivered so quickly?
January 26, 2023

How do Amazon packages get delivered so quickly?

When retailers like Amazon deliver on their speedy shipping promises, it’s good news for consumers. But it can compromise workplace safety.

Why audiences are getting their news from comedians
January 26, 2023

Why audiences are getting their news from comedians

Getting some comedy with your news may help you remember what you’re learning.

Why are more married couples living apart?
January 26, 2023

Why are more married couples living apart?

The latest U.S. Census shows roughly 3.89 million American married adults are living apart.

The science and safety behind newly popular weight loss drugs
January 25, 2023

The science and safety behind newly popular weight loss drugs

Today’s weight loss drugs pull from the science of diabetes treatments. Those have been proven for years to have fewer and less serious side effects.

What is the future of Twitter?
January 23, 2023

What is the future of Twitter?

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has floated the possibility of declaring bankruptcy and has slashed costs and thousands of jobs.

Why are Americans spending more time alone?
January 20, 2023

Why are Americans spending more time alone?

Americans are spending more time by themselves than they have over the past 20 years. A professor who studies solitude helps explain why.

Why aren't keyboards in alphabetical order?
January 20, 2023

Why aren't keyboards in alphabetical order?

Here's how our society evolved into using the "qwerty" keyboard, straying from alphabetical organization used in the first typewriter in the 1860s.

Why do we put so much worth in diamonds?
January 19, 2023

Why do we put so much worth in diamonds?

Diamonds became associated with love and engagements around the 15th century. Here's why it wasn't just a romantic gesture.

Why are Americans cautious about PTO?
January 18, 2023

Why are Americans cautious about PTO?

Companies like Coinbase, Transunion, and Netflix offer unlimited PTO or taking as much time off as you want as long as the work gets done.

Why do chefs wear those tall hats?
January 17, 2023

Why do chefs wear those tall hats?

The Frenchman known as "The King of Chefs, and the Chef of Kings" is credited with creating the standard chef’s hat.

How political unrest escalated into violence in Brazil
January 13, 2023

How political unrest escalated into violence in Brazil

Thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro broke through barriers to protest the inauguration of the country's new president.

How is the role of cash evolving?
January 12, 2023

How is the role of cash evolving?

Digital banking is on the rise. About 197 million people used it in 2021 and that number increased to 203 million in 2022.

Why are there no cancer warnings on alcohol bottles?
January 11, 2023

Why are there no cancer warnings on alcohol bottles?

The CDC says drinking alcohol increases your risk of getting six different types of cancers.

What’s next for crypto?
January 10, 2023

What’s next for crypto?

Crypto keeps evolving since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009. Estimates show there are roughly 20,000 different digital tokens, coins and currencies today.

The History Of Our Pursuit Of A Flying Car
January 9, 2023

The History Of Our Pursuit Of A Flying Car

What if you never had to worry about sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic? Flying cars present that opportunity — but they’re not a reality yet.

Why Do Planes Cruise At 36,000 Feet?
January 9, 2023

Why Do Planes Cruise At 36,000 Feet?

If you’ve traveled by air, you know that sometimes it inspires frustration and questions.

Why Are Some Reconsidering Where To Retire?
January 6, 2023

Why Are Some Reconsidering Where To Retire?

Some Americans are considering a new factor when deciding where to retire —climate change.

Why Some Schools Are Rethinking Standardized Tests
January 5, 2023

Why Some Schools Are Rethinking Standardized Tests

Why Some Schools Are Rethinking Standardized Tests

Where Did Emojis Come From?
January 4, 2023

Where Did Emojis Come From?

Your text messages today may include no text at all — they’re a series of pictures, GIFs and emojis.

How Is 3D Printing Changing Manufacturing?
January 3, 2023

How Is 3D Printing Changing Manufacturing?

3DPX is a 3D printing company making thousands of different parts each year out of plastic and metal. It's called additive manufacturing.

Why Did Concert Tickets Get So Expensive?
December 28, 2022

Why Did Concert Tickets Get So Expensive?

According to Billboard, concert goers’ money doesn’t go straight to the artist. The base ticket price goes toward marketing, production and the venue.

Why Are There 8 Days Of Hanukkah?
December 20, 2022

Why Are There 8 Days Of Hanukkah?

Jews celebrate Hanukkah’s traditions around the world. Why does this festival of lights last eight nights?

Housing Market Sees Fewer First-Time Homebuyers
December 20, 2022

Housing Market Sees Fewer First-Time Homebuyers

The National Association of Realtors found first-time homebuyers made up just 26% of all homebuyers this year.

Why Do We Procrastinate Holiday Shopping?
December 19, 2022

Why Do We Procrastinate Holiday Shopping?

Two psychology professors break down why some people wait until the last minute to buy holiday gifts for their loved ones.

How Are Genetic Tests Changing Families?
December 16, 2022

How Are Genetic Tests Changing Families?

Algorithms identify those who share many genetic markers, making them very likely to be close relatives.

Why Are There Seven Candles For Kwanzaa?
December 16, 2022

Why Are There Seven Candles For Kwanzaa?

Seven days and a new candle for each one — that's the years-long tradition of Kwanzaa.

Why Do We Hang Stockings Around Christmas?
December 15, 2022

Why Do We Hang Stockings Around Christmas?

Stockings are a Christmas decoration staple. But why do we hang these garments this time of year?

Why There's A Debate Over Cursive
December 15, 2022

Why There's A Debate Over Cursive

A few years after common core was introduced, a survey found roughly four in 10 elementary school teachers were no longer teaching cursive.

Why Do We Drink Eggnog?
December 13, 2022

Why Do We Drink Eggnog?

Because of its seasonal spices, eggnog became associated with the holidays and is now mostly consumed in November and December.

How Is Automation Transforming The Economy?
December 12, 2022

How Is Automation Transforming The Economy?

Robots are already changing the way we commute, deliver goods, care for patients, and even what we do in the bedroom.

How Did Evergreen Trees Become A Christmas Symbol?
December 8, 2022

How Did Evergreen Trees Become A Christmas Symbol?

Early Americans with strong Christian beliefs denounced Christmas trees, calling it a pagan symbol.

Why Isn't There An RSV Vaccine?
December 8, 2022

Why Isn't There An RSV Vaccine?

In a press release Pfizer says its maternal shot was 69% effective in preventing severe RSV infection in infants 0-6 months.

Why Is College Enrollment Dropping?
December 7, 2022

Why Is College Enrollment Dropping?

College enrollment is on the decline as students weigh a number of factors forcing them to reconsider higher education.

Why Do We Get Goosebumps?
December 5, 2022

Why Do We Get Goosebumps?

We've all had goosebumps before, but why do we get them?

Why Do We Have Middle Names?
December 5, 2022

Why Do We Have Middle Names?

Turns out middle names have an interesting origin and historical purpose.

Why Are Factory Jobs Making A Comeback?
December 5, 2022

Why Are Factory Jobs Making A Comeback?

The economy is changing and manufacturing jobs are on the rise.

How Effective Are Anti-Depressants?
December 2, 2022

How Effective Are Anti-Depressants?

Many Americans battle depression. How do anti-depressant drugs work, and are how effective are they?

How Can Animals Detect How Humans Are Feeling?
December 1, 2022

How Can Animals Detect How Humans Are Feeling?

Exploring how animals can sense how we're feeling, and what it means for us.

When Is It Too Early To Play Christmas Music?
November 24, 2022

When Is It Too Early To Play Christmas Music?

When is it too early to ring in the holiday season on speakers and over the airwaves?

How Can Earth Avoid An Asteroid Strike?
November 25, 2022

How Can Earth Avoid An Asteroid Strike?

If a meteor actually hits Earth, it's called a meteorite. As many as 30 pebble-size ones strike the planet each day.

The Potential Future Of Daylight Saving Time
November 24, 2022

The Potential Future Of Daylight Saving Time

Right now, 19 states have legislation in place to adopt daylight time year-round if the Sunshine Protection Act becomes law.

Why Does OPEC Control Oil Prices?
November 23, 2022

Why Does OPEC Control Oil Prices?

OPEC comprises 13 countries including some of the world’s largest oil exporters.

Why Is The World Cup Being Played In The Winter?
November 22, 2022

Why Is The World Cup Being Played In The Winter?

The World Cup is happening now, but why is it starting so late?

Are Airlines Prepared For Holiday Travel?

Are Airlines Prepared For Holiday Travel?

Will airlines be ready for the holiday rush after a summer bummer?

Why Do We Eat Cranberries At Thanksgiving?
November 21, 2022

Why Do We Eat Cranberries At Thanksgiving?

How did this fruit end up becoming such a Thanksgiving staple?

Why Are People So Obsessed With True Crime?
November 17, 2022

Why Are People So Obsessed With True Crime?

From docu-series, to tv shows, podcasts, books, films — you name it — true crime is an easy rabbit hole to fall into.

Why Do Presidents Pardon Turkeys?
November 17, 2022

Why Do Presidents Pardon Turkeys?

It’s a centuries-old tradition with origins that are a little... feathery. Some believe it started with Lincoln – not the president, but his son.

Do Income Programs Work?
November 17, 2022

Do Income Programs Work?

How much should payments be, how are these programs funded, and most importantly — are they sustainable?

How Effective Is Missile Defense?
November 16, 2022

How Effective Is Missile Defense?

Armies have gradually improved techniques to defend against both ballistic rockets and powered missiles.

Why Are We Still Mishandling Concussions?
November 16, 2022

Why Are We Still Mishandling Concussions?

Experts explain our current understanding of how concussion affects the brain.

Why Do We Americans Call It Soccer?
November 15, 2022

Why Do We Americans Call It Soccer?

In some countries they call it football, in the U.S. they call it soccer. Why is that?

Why Are Migraines So Debilitating?
November 15, 2022

Why Are Migraines So Debilitating?

Nearly 40 million Americans battle migraines.

Why Do We Use Different Words For Soft Drinks?
November 14, 2022

Why Do We Use Different Words For Soft Drinks?

Depending on where you live you might call soda something different, but why are there different words for it?

Why Are Younger Generations Exploring Sobriety?
November 14, 2022

Why Are Younger Generations Exploring Sobriety?

Stress, coupled with liquor stores being deemed essential businesses, fueled a rise in alcohol consumption.

Why Do We Wear Wedding Rings?
November 3, 2022

Why Do We Wear Wedding Rings?

Where did the tradition of wearing wedding rings come from?

Why Is Natural Gas So Expensive Now?
November 3, 2022

Why Is Natural Gas So Expensive Now?

Supply for natural gas has increased, but so has demand. So why is natural gas becoming so expensive now?

Why Are Political Ads Allowed To Run Misinformation?
November 2, 2022

Why Are Political Ads Allowed To Run Misinformation?

Midterm elections are underway, and with them come political ads that aren't always true. Why is that allowed?

Why Are Sexually Transmitted Infections On The Rise?
November 2, 2022

Why Are Sexually Transmitted Infections On The Rise?

The CDC made headlines this fall after warning cases of some sexually transmitted infections are at their highest levels in decades.

Why Do Students Pledge Allegiance To The U.S. Flag?
November 1, 2022

Why Do Students Pledge Allegiance To The U.S. Flag?

Students in the U.S. have been reciting the pledge of allegiance for decades, but why?

Why Is Our Water Quality In Question?
November 1, 2022

Why Is Our Water Quality In Question?

American drinking water infrastructure is aging, and the impacts are increasingly dangerous. How is the U.S. fixing it?

The Why: Halloween Special
October 28, 2022

The Why: Halloween Special

All your spooky Halloween questions, answered.

Are Hurricanes Getting Stronger?
October 27, 2022

Are Hurricanes Getting Stronger?

Hurricane Ian cause billions of dollars in damage. Are recent hurricanes getting stronger?

Why Is American Election Season So Long?
October 26, 2022

Why Is American Election Season So Long?

Talk about the next presidential election is already underway and that's because American presidential candidates run relatively long campaigns.

Why Are Political Outsiders Running For Office?
October 26, 2022

Why Are Political Outsiders Running For Office?

As midterms are approaching, more political outsiders are starting to run for office, but why?

Why Are Cancer Rates Rising For Those Under 50?
October 25, 2022

Why Are Cancer Rates Rising For Those Under 50?

More people are getting diagnosed with cancer, especially those under 50 — but why?

Why Does The President's Party Typically Lose Midterms?
October 25, 2022

Why Does The President's Party Typically Lose Midterms?

Midterms are approaching. Some wonder if a pattern will continue, and if the sitting president's party will lose seats in this years elections.

Self-Defense Class Teaches Older Asian Americans How To Fight Back
October 24, 2022

Self-Defense Class Teaches Older Asian Americans How To Fight Back

The number of AAPIs aged 65 and older is expected to grow by more than 350% in the next 50 years.

Why Are Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans On The Rise?
October 24, 2022

Why Are Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans On The Rise?

Experts say the trope of Asian Americans as perpetual foreigners and treated as "others" continues today with dangerous consequences.

Why Is Medicare So Complicated?

Why Is Medicare So Complicated?

Open enrollment is happening now for Medicare until December 7, but why is it so complicated to understand?

How Could The Monarchy Change Under King Charles III?
October 19, 2022

How Could The Monarchy Change Under King Charles III?

What changes might be made under a new king?

What's The Difference Between 'Hispanic' And 'Latino'?
October 18, 2022

What's The Difference Between 'Hispanic' And 'Latino'?

The population of Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. is growing rapidly, according to 2020 census data.

Explaining Health Care Disparities Among Hispanics
October 17, 2022

Explaining Health Care Disparities Among Hispanics

The largest minority group in America has limited access to health care. What causes these disparities?

Why Does Intergenerational Trauma Affect Us?
October 13, 2022

Why Does Intergenerational Trauma Affect Us?

Psychologists say that although we pass down heirlooms from generation to generation, we can also pass down trauma from past events.

The History Of Campaign Financing
October 12, 2022

The History Of Campaign Financing

How do candidates finance their increasingly expensive election campaigns?

Why Do Candidates Have To Say 'I Approve This Message' In Ads?
October 12, 2022

Why Do Candidates Have To Say 'I Approve This Message' In Ads?

As political season approaches you've probably heard "I approve this message." But why do candidates have to say that?

Why Are Governors Busing Migrants?
October 11, 2022

Why Are Governors Busing Migrants?

Republican governors are accused of busing migrants up north to Democratic led cities as a tactic to blame President Biden for an immigration issue.

Why Are We Trying To Go Back To The Moon?
October 10, 2022

Why Are We Trying To Go Back To The Moon?

Why are we going back to the moon now?

Why The Organ At Baseball Games?
October 5, 2022

Why The Organ At Baseball Games?

The organ is a common sound you hear at baseball games, but why and what is the significance of it?

Are Social Media Platforms Ready For The Midterms?
October 4, 2022

Are Social Media Platforms Ready For The Midterms?

As Americans get ready for midterm elections, many social media platforms are tightening up on cybersecurity to protect voters.

Are Electric Cars Really More Environmentally Friendly?
October 3, 2022

Are Electric Cars Really More Environmentally Friendly?

Getting more electric vehicles on the roads is a key part of President Joe Biden’s plan to fight off the worst effects of climate change.

Why Is Pumpkin Spice Season So Popular?
September 29, 2022

Why Is Pumpkin Spice Season So Popular?

Fall is here and the pumpkin pie spice trend is once again taking over. But why is this season so popular?

Why Do Languages Have Gendered Words?
September 28, 2022

Why Do Languages Have Gendered Words?

Have you ever wondered why certain languages have grammatical gender? Newsy's Lauren Magarino spoke with an expert to find out.

How Can We Prepare For Deadly Floods?
September 27, 2022

How Can We Prepare For Deadly Floods?

Record U.S. rainfall has caused major flash flooding. How can Americans better prepare for these natural disasters?

Why Is The FBI Accused Of Politicization?
September 26, 2022

Why Is The FBI Accused Of Politicization?

What is the history behind the FBI, and why do many accuse it of becoming politicized?

Why Is There A Shortage Of Psychiatrists?
September 22, 2022

Why Is There A Shortage Of Psychiatrists?

As the number of people dealing with mental health challenges increases, it's putting a strain on psychiatrists and mental health professionals.

Car Thefts Are On The Rise
September 22, 2022

Car Thefts Are On The Rise

The National Insurance Crime Bureau found car thefts rose 17% from 2019 to 2021.

This Is Why Guacamole Costs Extra
September 21, 2022

This Is Why Guacamole Costs Extra

Avocados are water- and labor-intensive crops, and they're getting more popular in the U.S.

Why Is China Buying Up U.S. Farmland?
September 21, 2022

Why Is China Buying Up U.S. Farmland?

Chinese companies own about 0.2% of American agricultural land, per USDA data.

Why Do Some People Live So Long?
September 20, 2022

Why Do Some People Live So Long?

The CDC predicts life expectancy to grow for Americans in the next few years from 76 years old to about 85 years old.

Why Are So Few Women In Animation?
September 19, 2022

Why Are So Few Women In Animation?

Women in film are still struggling to find jobs in the film industry, specifically in animation.

Why Do Air Traffic Controllers Retire At 56?
September 19, 2022

Why Do Air Traffic Controllers Retire At 56?

The Federal Aviation Administration argues burnout gets more acute for workers by their mid 50s.

The Story Of Smokey The Bear
September 15, 2022

The Story Of Smokey The Bear

Newsy's Casey Mendoza gives us a history lesson on the familiar forest figure.

Why Is Chicago Against Ketchup On Hot Dogs?
September 15, 2022

Why Is Chicago Against Ketchup On Hot Dogs?

Many Chicago natives say they have the best hot dogs in the country, but is that true? Newsy's Meg Hilling dug deeper to find out.

Why Is There New Interest In Fusion Energy?
September 14, 2022

Why Is There New Interest In Fusion Energy?

A company by the name of Zap Energy is trying to find a way to develop more energy output from fusion reactions.

Why Does Our Vision Get Worse As We Age?
September 14, 2022

Why Does Our Vision Get Worse As We Age?

An optometrist talks about declining eyesight, and how to preserve your vision as you get older.

Why Is The Trucking Industry Changing?
September 14, 2022

Why Is The Trucking Industry Changing?

During the pandemic the trucking industry struggled due to loss of drivers. Now the industry is picking back up as driver enrollment increases.

Why Are We Scared Of A Recession?
September 13, 2022

Why Are We Scared Of A Recession?

Americans are worried about another potential recession, largely because of the effects on job security.

What Is The Independent State Legislature Theory?
September 13, 2022

What Is The Independent State Legislature Theory?

A case in North Carolina may change election laws nationwide, as the Supreme Court is set to review the case.

Why Is TikTok Under Scrutiny Again?
September 12, 2022

Why Is TikTok Under Scrutiny Again?

TikTok has been under scrutiny since a social media company claimed the app was collecting data from Americans and giving China access to U.S. info.

Why Is It So Difficult To Bring Detained Americans Home?
September 12, 2022

Why Is It So Difficult To Bring Detained Americans Home?

There are over 50 Americans that are wrongfully detained in several countries, and many wonder why is it hard to negotiate their release.

Why Does Swiss Cheese Have Holes In It?
September 8, 2022

Why Does Swiss Cheese Have Holes In It?

Swiss cheese used to be turned down by cheesemakers, but now those holes you see have become a distinct feature in the cheese.

Why Is It So Difficult To Tackle Homelessness?
September 6, 2022

Why Is It So Difficult To Tackle Homelessness?

How to resolve homelessness is a long-running topic of conversation, with few easy answers.

Why Is Taiwan So Disputed?
September 5, 2022

Why Is Taiwan So Disputed?

There are still tensions over diplomatic relations between Taiwan and the U.S.

How Are Gig Workers Faring In Today’s Economy?
September 1, 2022

How Are Gig Workers Faring In Today’s Economy?

Americans are now turning to "gig" work to make quick cash, and also have control over their own work schedules.

Why Does U.S. Life Expectancy Rank Poorly?
September 1, 2022

Why Does U.S. Life Expectancy Rank Poorly?

Life expectancy is a key metric used to determine the heath of a country. The World Bank says it's improving around the world.

What Makes Nutrition Advice Confusing?
August 30, 2022

What Makes Nutrition Advice Confusing?

Newsy's Heath and Science correspondent Lindsey Theis looks into whether nutrition advice is helpful or confusing.

How Helpful Are Police Officers In Schools?
August 25, 2022

How Helpful Are Police Officers In Schools?

Today there are at least 14,000 officers in American schools.

Why Do We Have An Appendix?
August 24, 2022

Why Do We Have An Appendix?

Many people wonder if your appendix is a vital organ that you need in your body.

Why Are Teachers Quitting?
August 22, 2022

Why Are Teachers Quitting?

School districts across the country are facing teacher vacancies due to teachers quitting and leave the industry.

Why Is Military Recruitment Low?
August 18, 2022

Why Is Military Recruitment Low?

Military recruitment is the lowest it's been in years, due in part to the pandemic creating a lack of opportunities to recruit in schools.

Why Are Layoffs On The Rise?
August 17, 2022

Why Are Layoffs On The Rise?

Companies are beginning to lay off employees, and are in a hiring freeze amid inflation and an upcoming recession.

Artificial Intelligence Is Now Used To Track Down Hate Speech
August 16, 2022

Artificial Intelligence Is Now Used To Track Down Hate Speech

Social media companies are now using artificial intelligence to detect hate speech online.

Why Aren’t There More Electric Vehicles On The Road?
August 16, 2022

Why Aren’t There More Electric Vehicles On The Road?

Electric vehicles are on the rise, as many consumers are considering an electric car over gasoline cars to save money.

The Law Behind Presidential Records Belonging To The National Archives
August 15, 2022

The Law Behind Presidential Records Belonging To The National Archives

Congress passed the Presidential Records Act after Watergate, preserving documents that otherwise would have been Pres. Nixon's personal property.

How The Supreme Court Became What It Is Today
August 12, 2022

How The Supreme Court Became What It Is Today

America's approval of the highest court in the land is declining.

Why NATO Is Expanding
August 10, 2022

Why NATO Is Expanding

How has NATO evolved, and why is it changing now?

Why Do We Shake Hands?
August 9, 2022

Why Do We Shake Hands?

Why do we shake hands in the first place?

Keeping Track Of Subscriptions
August 9, 2022

Keeping Track Of Subscriptions

New data shows the average consumer underestimated their monthly subscription costs by $133.

Explaining Washington D.C.'s Maternal Mortality Rate
August 9, 2022

Explaining Washington D.C.'s Maternal Mortality Rate

Maternal mortality rates in Washington, D.C. are due at least in part to income disparities.

Understanding Maternal Mortality Risks For Black Women
August 9, 2022

Understanding Maternal Mortality Risks For Black Women

Why do pregnant Black women face such a high risk?

Checking Up On Global Supply Chains
August 8, 2022

Checking Up On Global Supply Chains

We’ve seen how bottlenecks can wreak havoc on our lives, from manufacturers to shippers to distributors and to us at home.

How The Port Of Los Angeles Has Changed
August 8, 2022

How The Port Of Los Angeles Has Changed

The port of Los Angeles is getting back up to speed, but things look different now.

Why Do Governments Fund Sports?
August 5, 2022

Why Do Governments Fund Sports?

Sports have a unique way of bringing us together. They unite. And lawmakers love attaching their name to them.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf On How To Pay For Sports Stadiums
August 5, 2022

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf On How To Pay For Sports Stadiums

Mayor Libby Schaaf talks with Newsy's James Packard about taxpayer-funded sports stadiums.

Why Hiccups Happen
August 4, 2022

Why Hiccups Happen

There’s no scientific ‘cure’ to hiccups, and typically they’ll be over before you know it.

How A Changing Climate Is Changing Our Summers
August 4, 2022

How A Changing Climate Is Changing Our Summers

The nonproft Union of Concerned Scientists describes summer as “danger season.”

Why Do We Say 'God Bless You' When Someone Sneezes?
August 3, 2022

Why Do We Say 'God Bless You' When Someone Sneezes?

Today, the response to a sneeze is mostly an ingrained reaction.

Why Are Fewer Americans Religious?
August 3, 2022

Why Are Fewer Americans Religious?

Survey findings show Protestantism and Catholicism in America have seen a great drop in identification.

Explaining U.S. Tipping Practices
August 2, 2022

Explaining U.S. Tipping Practices

There are several reasons it's customary to tip service workers.

Why We Experiment On Animals
August 1, 2022

Why We Experiment On Animals

In the modern era, experiments with animals have been essential to biomedical science.

What's Happened To Hiring Practices?
July 29, 2022

What's Happened To Hiring Practices?

How is it that everybody’s hiring yet millions of Americans are still looking for jobs?

Why Do We Have The Electoral College?
July 27, 2022

Why Do We Have The Electoral College?

What is the electoral college, and why do we have it?

Why Are Border Encounters At An All-Time High?
July 26, 2022

Why Are Border Encounters At An All-Time High?

CBP estimates show one in four people agents encountered in May were caught crossing the border more than once.

A New Era In Nuclear Proliferation
July 22, 2022

A New Era In Nuclear Proliferation

Nuclear weapons development never stopped. Now stockpiles are growing again.

Why Are More States Requiring Personal Finance Education?
July 22, 2022

Why Are More States Requiring Personal Finance Education?

Fourteen states now require high school students to take a financial literacy course before graduating.

Why The U.S. Still Uses Imperial Measurement
July 21, 2022

Why The U.S. Still Uses Imperial Measurement

In the U.S., one mile equals 1,760 yards. One yard is three feet and one foot is 12 inches.

Why Are Experts Warning About Extremism In Gaming?
July 21, 2022

Why Are Experts Warning About Extremism In Gaming?

Video games, including those targeted at children, have been the subject of a new phenomenon in extremism.

It's Hard To Amend The U.S. Constitution For A Reason
July 20, 2022

It's Hard To Amend The U.S. Constitution For A Reason

The U.S. Constitution is difficult to change by design.

Why Aren't Mental Health Resources Available To Everyone?
July 20, 2022

Why Aren't Mental Health Resources Available To Everyone?

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness one in five Americans experience mental illness in a given year.

Why Is California Classifying Bees As Fish?
July 19, 2022

Why Is California Classifying Bees As Fish?

California's state Endangered Species Act is now classifying bees as fish to protect them against insecticides that kill them.

What's Tanking American Confidence In The Economy?
July 19, 2022

What's Tanking American Confidence In The Economy?

People expect inflation to keep climbing over the next year, along with their mortgage interest rates, monthly expenses, and taxes.

What Makes Yawning Contagious?
July 18, 2022

What Makes Yawning Contagious?

The area of your brain that’s in charge of motor functions is also behind the reflex that makes you yawn when someone else does.

How Drones Are Transforming Warfare
July 18, 2022

How Drones Are Transforming Warfare

Combat drones have a long history, but their latest iterations are highlighting longstanding questions on the effects of war.

Why Does The U.S. Waste So Much Food?
July 14, 2022

Why Does The U.S. Waste So Much Food?

Estimates show 42 million Americans face hunger every day.

Why Does The U.S. Send Foreign Aid To Other Countries?
July 14, 2022

Why Does The U.S. Send Foreign Aid To Other Countries?

America gives the most foreign aid of any country in terms of gross dollars.

Why Do We Knock On Wood?
July 13, 2022

Why Do We Knock On Wood?

Knocking on wood is said to bring good luck.

The Complicated U.S.-Saudi Relationship
July 13, 2022

The Complicated U.S.-Saudi Relationship

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia continue to be connected in the headlines.  Why?

What Makes The U.S. Power Grid So Vulnerable To Blackouts?
July 12, 2022

What Makes The U.S. Power Grid So Vulnerable To Blackouts?

The U.S. power grid is extensive — and precarious.

Why There's A Backlog In Criminal Courts
July 11, 2022

Why There's A Backlog In Criminal Courts

When criminal courts hit pause, cases continued to pile up with no judge or jury able to hear them.

The History Of The High Five
July 11, 2022

The History Of The High Five

One of the most widely attributed origins of the high five  involves the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Why Isn't There Consensus On Sex Education?
July 8, 2022

Why Isn't There Consensus On Sex Education?

The nation’s views on sex ed have shifted greatly over the past 30 years.

Why So Much Stuff Is Made In China
July 6, 2022

Why So Much Stuff Is Made In China

How did China become manufacturer to the world?

Why Are Tennis Balls Yellow?
July 5, 2022

Why Are Tennis Balls Yellow?

How did we all decide that tennis balls would be a vibrant yelllow?

Why Are Rap Lyrics Being Used In Court?
July 5, 2022

Why Are Rap Lyrics Being Used In Court?

As hip hop assumes its position as a cultural phenomenon, artists, lawmakers and law enforcers are faced with yet another dilemma.

Why Can't We Quit Plastics?
June 30, 2022

Why Can't We Quit Plastics?

As of 2015, the world has produced nearly eight billion tons of plastic.

Why Isn't Solar Power More Mainstream?
June 29, 2022

Why Isn't Solar Power More Mainstream?

Right now, says the Department of Energy, solar energy provides about 3 percent of American electricity.

Why Don't Hotels Have A 13th Floor?
June 28, 2022

Why Don't Hotels Have A 13th Floor?

There's a word for why that is: triskaidekaphobia.

Why It's Hard To Break Into The Housing Market Right Now
June 28, 2022

Why It's Hard To Break Into The Housing Market Right Now

The average household should shoot for a home around $200,000. Except that’s half of what they’re going for these days, on average.

How U.S. Political Parties Got Their Colors
June 27, 2022

How U.S. Political Parties Got Their Colors

Why are Democrats blue, and Republicans red?

Explaining The Laws Around Women's Reproductive Health
June 27, 2022

Explaining The Laws Around Women's Reproductive Health

Newsy explores the history and development of laws that govern women's reproductive health in the U.S.

Where Did Credit Scores Come From?
June 24, 2022

Where Did Credit Scores Come From?

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a credit score is a tool to predict how likely you are to pay back a loan on time.

What Makes Storms In The U.S. So Intense?
June 24, 2022

What Makes Storms In The U.S. So Intense?

The U.S. gets all kinds of severe weather. What makes all of it so powerful sometimes?

Why Are Women Underrepresented In Coaching?
June 23, 2022

Why Are Women Underrepresented In Coaching?

More often than not, women are not getting the opportunity to be head coaches. Why is that?

The Big Business Of Cannabis
June 20, 2022

The Big Business Of Cannabis

If you drive through states where cannabis is legal, you’ll see more dispensaries are popping up.  

Why Do We Have Federal Holidays?
June 17, 2022

Why Do We Have Federal Holidays?

A brief history of U.S. holiday observations.

Why Can’t Congress Agree On Immigration?
June 16, 2022

Why Can’t Congress Agree On Immigration?

Here, we have more immigrants than any other country in the world, with more than 40 million people born in another country living in the U.S.

How Does Cancer Work In The Body?
June 15, 2022

How Does Cancer Work In The Body?

To continuously multiply, your cells have to divide. When they do that they copy your genes — all 3 billion letters of your genetic code.

Why Do Cats Hiss At Us?
June 14, 2022

Why Do Cats Hiss At Us?

If you have a cat, you already know about how they sometimes hiss. It’s part of the way they communicate.

Why Do We Pursue Four-Year Degrees?
June 14, 2022

Why Do We Pursue Four-Year Degrees?

More people are either choosing to leave college, or to not pursue a degree at all.

How Disney Got Its International Clout
June 13, 2022

How Disney Got Its International Clout

Whether it’s a theme park ride, a movie, or a cruise ship, you’ve been touched by the house of mouse.

How Has Our Approach To Treating PTSD Evolved?
June 10, 2022

How Has Our Approach To Treating PTSD Evolved?

Patients suffering from traumatic stress have long found their symptoms minimized.

What Makes Space 'Cold?'
June 10, 2022

What Makes Space 'Cold?'

When people say space is cold, they’re actually talking about the cosmic microwave background radiation.

Why Do Americans Consume So Much Meat?
June 9, 2022

Why Do Americans Consume So Much Meat?

Whether it’s smoked, cured, barbecued, or fried — why is meat so hard for us to resist?

Why Do CEOs Get Paid So Much?
June 8, 2022

Why Do CEOs Get Paid So Much?

We break down the differences in pay between some of the world’s top executives and their employees.

Why We Give To Charity
June 8, 2022

Why We Give To Charity

Today, hundreds of thousands of people donate their time or money to non-profit organizations every year.

Our Everyday Artificial Intelligence
June 7, 2022

Our Everyday Artificial Intelligence

As AI becomes a bigger and bigger part of our world, it's changing how we use technology and interact with each other.

Why Are They Called 'French Fries?'
June 6, 2022

Why Are They Called 'French Fries?'

According to some accounts, "French" fries were actually born in Belgium.

Why Is Major League Baseball Exempt From Antitrust Laws?
May 27, 2022

Why Is Major League Baseball Exempt From Antitrust Laws?

2022 marks 100 years since the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that professional baseball is exempt from the Sherman Antitrust Act.

How Did Air Travel Get So Stressful?
May 27, 2022

How Did Air Travel Get So Stressful?

Historians told the Boston Globe the rich and famous boarded flights in clothes fit for cocktail parties, and ate full-course meals.

Why Are U.S. Car Crashes On The Rise?
May 25, 2022

Why Are U.S. Car Crashes On The Rise?

By 2019, the yearly death rate was the lowest level since cars first rolled off the conveyor belt in the 1920s. Then the pandemic hit.

Prenatal Testing Comes With Certain Risks
May 24, 2022

Prenatal Testing Comes With Certain Risks

The tests are used by about a third of all pregnant women in the U.S.

What's The Role Of The Chief Justice?
May 23, 2022

What's The Role Of The Chief Justice?

Within the Court’s building, the chief justice is considered the “first among equals.”

Renewed Hope For Action On Climate Change
May 23, 2022

Renewed Hope For Action On Climate Change

What reasons are there to feel guarded optimism about tackling climate change?

How Does The U.S. Adoption System Work?
May 19, 2022

How Does The U.S. Adoption System Work?

It can take weeks or even years to adopt a child, along with tens of thousands of dollars.

The U.S. Has A Spam Call Problem
May 19, 2022

The U.S. Has A Spam Call Problem

There hasn’t been much progress made to shut down mass-messaging scams.

How Do Sister Cities Work?
May 18, 2022

How Do Sister Cities Work?

In the 1970s and 1980s, dozens of communities in the U.S. and the Soviet Union overcame Cold War fears to create sister cities links.

Why Is Inflation On The Rise Globally?
May 17, 2022

Why Is Inflation On The Rise Globally?

During a steady economy, prices typically rise steadily, by one or two percent a year. But sometimes, these numbers go above normal levels.

Why Is The Wellness Industry Booming?
May 16, 2022

Why Is The Wellness Industry Booming?

Studies show the industry may be booming, because people are looking to move on from the stress of the pandemic.

The Search For Life Beyond Earth
May 13, 2022

The Search For Life Beyond Earth

For as long as we’ve been gazing up at the stars we’ve wondered whether someone out there may be gazing back.

Finding More Options For Male Birth Control
May 13, 2022

Finding More Options For Male Birth Control

There are no approved male birth control pills on the market.

Why We Can't Escape Social Media
May 12, 2022

Why We Can't Escape Social Media

Social media at its core is designed to be tough to put down.

The State Of Bail In The U.S.
May 11, 2022

The State Of Bail In The U.S.

The non-profit group The Marshall Project puts the median felony bail bond amount at $10,000.

How Did Nextdoor Get So Popular?
May 10, 2022

How Did Nextdoor Get So Popular?

As of midway through 2021, Nextdoor said it had more than 69 million users.

How Do Conspiracy Theories Get Their Traction?
May 10, 2022

How Do Conspiracy Theories Get Their Traction?

Many conspiracy theories never gain traction or affect our lives. But some can catch fire on the internet, where false ideas spread fast.

Book Bans Are Taking Off Nationwide
May 9, 2022

Book Bans Are Taking Off Nationwide

Efforts to ban books are happening both at the local and state level.

Obesity Is On The Rise Worldwide
May 6, 2022

Obesity Is On The Rise Worldwide

Researchers have linked obesity with higher rates of heart and liver disease. Obesity raises one’s risk of COVID-19 and many cancers.

Where Are Anti-Trans Bills On The Rise?
May 5, 2022

Where Are Anti-Trans Bills On The Rise?

As of mid-April, at least 325 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were pending in more than two dozen states.

The True Cost Of Fair Trade Goods
May 4, 2022

The True Cost Of Fair Trade Goods

Fair trade efforts haven't always been successful.

What Makes The U.S. Vulnerable To Cyberattacks?
May 4, 2022

What Makes The U.S. Vulnerable To Cyberattacks?

According to the White House, ransomware payments reached over $400 million globally in 2020.

What Is Title 42, And What Does It Mean For U.S. Immigration?
May 3, 2022

What Is Title 42, And What Does It Mean For U.S. Immigration?

Title 42 is the section of federal law that the CDC used in March 2020 to essentially close the southern U.S. border to asylum seekers.

Why Does Our Gut Affect Our Overall Health?
May 2, 2022

Why Does Our Gut Affect Our Overall Health?

Over the last decade new science has begun to uncover how extensively our gut and our brain communicate.

The Risks Of Benzene In Personal Care Products
April 29, 2022

The Risks Of Benzene In Personal Care Products

What risks does benzene present when it shows up in healthcare products?

Understanding Child Marriage In The U.S.
April 29, 2022

Understanding Child Marriage In The U.S.

44 states still allow child marriages, with conditions like parental or judicial consent.

What Would Happen In A Nuclear War?
April 27, 2022

What Would Happen In A Nuclear War?

What would a nuclear strike mean for America?

What Makes The U.S. So Invested In Cars?
April 26, 2022

What Makes The U.S. So Invested In Cars?

U.S. expansion and development has historically favored the automobile.

Why Is Gun Culture So Prominent In The U.S.?
April 25, 2022

Why Is Gun Culture So Prominent In The U.S.?

Gun prominence in America dates to pre-colonial times.

Why Does The U.S. Produce So Much Waste?
April 22, 2022

Why Does The U.S. Produce So Much Waste?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. produced about 36 million tons of plastic waste in 2018.

More Doctors Are Embracing Psychedelics
April 21, 2022

More Doctors Are Embracing Psychedelics

Once shunned by the medical establishment, psychedelics are experiencing a comeback.

Who Isn't Getting COVID?
April 21, 2022

Who Isn't Getting COVID?

Earlier this year, the CDC estimated that 43% of Americans have had COVID.

Why Are There So Many Animals In U.S. Shelters?
April 20, 2022

Why Are There So Many Animals In U.S. Shelters?

An adoption manager at a dog rescue in Chicago says things are just back to normal.

Why Is The American Pet Industry Growing?
April 20, 2022

Why Is The American Pet Industry Growing?

More than 23 million Americans adopted a pet during the pandemic. But that's not the only reason.

The Twin Birthrate Is On The Rise
April 19, 2022

The Twin Birthrate Is On The Rise

Researchers analyzed birth records in 100 countries and found since the 1980s, twin birth rose by a third.

Why The U.S. Imports Foreign Oil
April 19, 2022

Why The U.S. Imports Foreign Oil

The U.S. is the world’s largest oil consumer. The nation uses more than 19 million barrels of oil a day.

Why Does Vladimir Putin See Ukraine As Part Of Russia?
April 18, 2022

Why Does Vladimir Putin See Ukraine As Part Of Russia?

Why does Vladimir Putin see Ukraine as a part of Russia?

What Happened To Nickel Prices?
April 18, 2022

What Happened To Nickel Prices?

When Russia invaded Ukraine, the price of nickel shot straight up — literally.

Why Some Volcanic Eruptions Don't Have Bigger Climate Impacts
April 15, 2022

Why Some Volcanic Eruptions Don't Have Bigger Climate Impacts

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano could have ejected more planet-cooling ash when it recently erupted. Scientists aren't sure why it didn't.

Explaining America's Illegal Gun Trafficking Problem
April 14, 2022

Explaining America's Illegal Gun Trafficking Problem

Officials expect the number of seized guns from criminal activity will have climbed in 2021.

How Did We Get Metaverse Real Estate?
April 14, 2022

How Did We Get Metaverse Real Estate?

People are paying millions of dollars for land that doesn’t actually exist. Is that a bubble, or the next big thing?

How mRNA Is Revolutionizing Health Care
April 13, 2022

How mRNA Is Revolutionizing Health Care

mRNA-based medicine has been a decade in the making.

Why Saudi Arabia Wants Its Own Golf League
April 13, 2022

Why Saudi Arabia Wants Its Own Golf League

How can a golf league have geopolitical importance?

People Of Color Are More Frequently Misidentified
April 12, 2022

People Of Color Are More Frequently Misidentified

Is misidentifying people of color an innocent slip-up of mistaken identity, or a more systemic issue?

Why More Teens Are Overdosing On Drugs
April 12, 2022

Why More Teens Are Overdosing On Drugs

A study in The Lancet projects 1.2 million more Americans could die of overdose by the end of this decade.

Prioritizing U.S. Chip Manufacturing
April 11, 2022

Prioritizing U.S. Chip Manufacturing

From our smartphones to electric scooters, your cars, to your smart doorbells — inside every one of them are critical computer chips.

The Draw Of Mobile Gaming
April 11, 2022

The Draw Of Mobile Gaming

The Why explores the draw of mobile gaming.

Why Different Nations Drive On Different Sides Of The Road
April 8, 2022

Why Different Nations Drive On Different Sides Of The Road

Why do Americans and some Europeans drive differently?

The American Struggle With Aging
April 8, 2022

The American Struggle With Aging

New trends regarding beauty, longevity and activity are changing the way Americans think about age and aging.

The Unique Climate Change Implications Of Maritime Law
April 7, 2022

The Unique Climate Change Implications Of Maritime Law

In 2019, less than one percent of the 60,000 cargo ships sailing the oceans used any type of alternative fuel.

Why China Is Accused Of Genocide Against Uyghurs
April 7, 2022

Why China Is Accused Of Genocide Against Uyghurs

Last year the U.S. Joined other nations in formally declaring China’s treatment of Uighurs a genocide.

COVID Is Drawing Out A U.S. Blood Shortage
April 6, 2022

COVID Is Drawing Out A U.S. Blood Shortage

Not much is untouched by COVID-19, and the nation’s blood supply is no exception.

Why Are Influencers So Influential?
April 6, 2022

Why Are Influencers So Influential?

Influencers’ endorsements or recommendations can help businesses or brands expand their reach and generate new leads.

Why Are Supreme Court Nominations So Partisan?
April 5, 2022

Why Are Supreme Court Nominations So Partisan?

Supreme Court confirmations largely rely on the political party in power.

A Resurgence In Worker Empowerment
April 5, 2022

A Resurgence In Worker Empowerment

As Republicans gained power, a decades-long process of erosion of labor rights began. Union membership began to drop and has steadily declined since.

How Cults Work
April 4, 2022

How Cults Work

Some cults are religious. Others are political, polygamist or apocalyptic, like Q-anon.

The Rise Of E-sports
April 1, 2022

The Rise Of E-sports

The popularity of competitive games is driving millions of dollars and eyeballs into e-sports.

America's Two-Party System, Explained
March 31, 2022

America's Two-Party System, Explained

Explaining the evolution of America's two-party system.

Why We Dream
March 30, 2022

Why We Dream

A look at the science and theory of dreaming.

The Pervasiveness Of U.S. Pop Culture
March 29, 2022

The Pervasiveness Of U.S. Pop Culture

How does a country that makes up less than five percent of the world’s population have a culture that permeates far beyond its borders?

The Rise Of Sports Gambling
March 28, 2022

The Rise Of Sports Gambling

Sports gambling is more widely allowed now because of a 2018 decision from the Supreme Court.

The Cost Of Hosting The Olympics
February 4, 2022

The Cost Of Hosting The Olympics

Olympic athletes compete for gold, silver and bronze — but for host countries, the most important color might be green.

Britain's Monarchy, Explained
February 4, 2022

Britain's Monarchy, Explained

Why does the U.K. still have a monarchy?

Unlocking Secrets Of The Early Universe
February 2, 2022

Unlocking Secrets Of The Early Universe

The James Webb Space Telescope will peer farther into the early days of the universe than any other astronomy hardware.

The Need For Digital Wellness
February 2, 2022

The Need For Digital Wellness

Our increasing use of digital devices has put a new focus on maintaining digital wellness.

Our Fascination With True Crime, Explained
February 1, 2022

Our Fascination With True Crime, Explained

Our morbid fascination with violent crime dates back centuries.

Recidivism In The U.S.
February 1, 2022

Recidivism In The U.S.

The Department of Justice says 6 of 10 prisoners released in 2012 were re-arrested within 3 years.

The Long History Between Russia And Ukraine
January 29, 2022

The Long History Between Russia And Ukraine

The history between Russia and Ukraine traces back centuries.

The Future Of U.S. Social Security
January 29, 2022

The Future Of U.S. Social Security

The Old-Age & Survivors Insurance Trust Fund holds $2.8 trillion in reserves, mostly from taxes you pay.

Earth Orbit Has A Junk Problem
January 28, 2022

Earth Orbit Has A Junk Problem

The discarded and broken detritus of space exploration is still in orbit around Earth.

How Do Sanctions Work?
January 27, 2022

How Do Sanctions Work?

How are sanctions used in international politics?

The Early Warning Systems That Protect Us From Extreme Weather
January 27, 2022

The Early Warning Systems That Protect Us From Extreme Weather

Early warning systems give people precious minutes — even seconds — to take shelter from extreme weather.

Rising White Supremacy, In The U.S. And Around The World
January 26, 2022

Rising White Supremacy, In The U.S. And Around The World

Newsy investigates trends in White supremacist groups in the U.S. and abroad.

Marriage, Throughout Human History
January 25, 2022

Marriage, Throughout Human History

This is a short history of the long tradition of marriage.

Explaining The Rise Of Mistrust In News Media
January 25, 2022

Explaining The Rise Of Mistrust In News Media

24 percent of Americans trust TV anchors. Journalists as a whole don't rank much better, at 26 percent.

The Security Vulnerabilities Of Smart Home Systems
January 22, 2022

The Security Vulnerabilities Of Smart Home Systems

The proliferation of internet-connected home devices also presents more opportunities for bad actors to attack their networks.

How Gerrymandering Works
January 22, 2022

How Gerrymandering Works

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census counts state population. In most states, state legislatures then redraw the political maps.

The Long History Of Nonbinary Identities
January 21, 2022

The Long History Of Nonbinary Identities

The nonbinary identifier is older than recent headlines might make it seem.

Understanding How Antarctica Is Melting
January 20, 2022

Understanding How Antarctica Is Melting

Scientists have found new vulnerabilities that are eroding Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica — which will have significant effects on global sea levels.

How The Great Resignation Got Started
January 20, 2022

How The Great Resignation Got Started

Even as businesses reopened from COVID shutdowns, many workers chose not to return.

Finding The People That Go Missing In The U.S.
January 18, 2022

Finding The People That Go Missing In The U.S.

Here's how the U.S. searches for missing people.

How To Charge A Country Full Of Electric Vehicles
January 18, 2022

How To Charge A Country Full Of Electric Vehicles

Is U.S. infrastructure ready to handle the demands of more electric vehicle charging?

The Steep Costs Of U.S. Childcare
January 17, 2022

The Steep Costs Of U.S. Childcare

We break down what it costs to care for a child in the U.S., and how the country stacks up to others.

The Long Road To Legalized Marijuana
January 15, 2022

The Long Road To Legalized Marijuana

How did marijuana get so widely accepted in the U.S., and where is it headed from here?

The History Of The Michelin Star
January 15, 2022

The History Of The Michelin Star

The creators of the Michelin tire company came up with the rating system for high-end restaurants, too.

Exploring The Causes And Effects Of Anxiety
January 14, 2022

Exploring The Causes And Effects Of Anxiety

Examining the evolutionary roots of anxiety, and the effects it has on our mental health.

How 'Cancel Culture' Works
January 14, 2022

How 'Cancel Culture' Works

The idea behind "cancel culture" isn't necessarily new, even if the tools and methods take advantage of our modern era.

Cryptocurrency, Demystified
January 12, 2022

Cryptocurrency, Demystified

Cryptocurrency and the blockchain are obscure, but they're getting widely popular for payment or investment.

The Tradition Of Activism In Sports
January 12, 2022

The Tradition Of Activism In Sports

Over the last decade, athletes have stepped up their social activism — building on more than a century of athletes taking a stand.

The Robots That Are Coming For Our Jobs
January 11, 2022

The Robots That Are Coming For Our Jobs

By 2025, 85 million jobs could be lost or changed because of robots — but almost 100 million new jobs could emerge because of them.

Here's Why More Than $1.7T Is Owed In U.S. Student Debt
January 10, 2022

Here's Why More Than $1.7T Is Owed In U.S. Student Debt

According to educationdata.org, student loan debt is growing six times faster than the nation's economy.

The Rise of Reusable Rockets
January 10, 2022

The Rise of Reusable Rockets

Rockets that touch down gracefully were once a fanciful idea, but thanks to advances in engineering and technology, the practice has become routine.