Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Virginia, Part 3
George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Nelson Jr., three of Virginia’s seven delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence, helped shape America.
Untangling the Democratic Dark Money Web Funding Independent Candidates
A fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska. A Green Beret in Missoula, Montana. Two firefighters, in Eastern Washington and Mequon, Wisconsin. A radiologist in Loma Linda, California. All are running for Congress as independents in Republican territory. All tout their outsider status. And all are benefitting from millions of dollars in spending by a complex web […]
Tennessee Primary Results
Tennessee’s unique Thursday primaries put the Volunteer State in the national spotlight. Most of the action was on the Republican side as another House incumbent was defeated, three Republicans won primaries in GOP districts and will be likely members next year, and a senator is poised to become governor and subsequently appoint her successor. Here’s […]
The first Cyclospora deaths, autism policy and a breakthrough in emergency medicine
Welcome back to Health(y) Discourse. Last week, we explored why scientists are excited — but not ready to celebrate — over a new autism study, why doctors are sounding the alarm about e-bike injuries, what you should know about the growing measles outbreak and whether flossing really could help you live longer. This week, we’re […]
Did Democrats just change direction? The fight inside the party isn’t over yet. Let’s go Off Script
Every day brings a new set of headlines. Here on Off Script, we’re more interested in the questions they leave behind. — The Unbiased Updates Team In This Episode Michigan picked a nominee. But did Democrats just pick a direction? We go beyond the results with senior politics reporter Azi Paybarah to explore what Abdul […]
More US employers plan to go back to merit-based pay raises in 2027
At the beginning of the year, more companies in the U.S. said they were moving toward “peanut butter”-style raises, in which everyone gets the same small bump in salary, rather than merit-based pay increases for their employees. Now, it seems they’re changing their tune. According to a new report from Payscale, a compensation and benefits […]
12 states, 100 towns: How big is the water hack threat?
Straight Arrow reported last week that U.S. officials were investigating whether Iran-backed hackers targeted more than 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota. Now, the suspected wave of attacks appears to be much broader. Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems possibly linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least 12 states, including Michigan, Minnesota, Georgia, […]
Mitch McConnell released from rehabilitation center
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he’s been discharged from the rehabilitation center he’s been in since he fell in his home in June. In a statement from his office, McConnell said he and his wife, Elaine Chao, “are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the […]
A midterm election defined by scandal? Candidates across parties face controversy
Scandals and controversy have plagued the midterm elections this year, with new accusations and investigations into various politicians on both sides of the aisle. And it’s not just politicians — candidates who are new to federal politics are also finding themselves answering to new scandals, possibly leaving voters questioning who to vote for and who […]