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

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.

25 million U.S. students use diesel-powered school buses daily, prompting debates on cleaner alternatives.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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%.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

How exactly did beer and politics become so woven together?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Milk gained popularity as something of an American symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Why Some Schools Are Rethinking Standardized Tests

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Nearly 40 million Americans battle migraines.

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

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

Where did the tradition of wearing wedding rings come from?

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

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

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

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

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

All your spooky Halloween questions, answered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What changes might be made under a new king?

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

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

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

How do candidates finance their increasingly expensive election campaigns?

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

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 going back to the moon now?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why do we shake hands in the first place?

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

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

Why do pregnant Black women face such a high risk?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Estimates show 42 million Americans face hunger every day.

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

Knocking on wood is said to bring good luck.

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

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

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

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

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

How did China become manufacturer to the world?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Why are Democrats blue, and Republicans red?

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

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.

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

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

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

A brief history of U.S. holiday observations.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fair trade efforts haven't always been successful.

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

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.

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

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

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

What would a nuclear strike mean for America?

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

Gun prominence in America dates to pre-colonial times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 a part of Russia?

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

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.

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

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

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

How can a golf league have geopolitical importance?

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

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

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

The Why explores the draw of mobile gaming.

Why do Americans and some Europeans drive differently?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A look at the science and theory of dreaming.

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Our morbid fascination with violent crime dates back centuries.

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

The history between Russia and Ukraine traces back centuries.

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

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

How are sanctions used in international politics?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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