The federal government spent $100 billion on these benefits, which are still sometimes called food stamps, in 2024.
Public safety shutoffs are becoming routine in fire-prone areas. But when the grid goes down, so do digital transactions.
It often brings an instant boost in mood − along with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.
Only 1 in 5 Fortune 500 companies made strong racial justice commitments in response to the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.…
It’s not just about having money problems − it’s how you feel about those problems that matters most for your mental…
The US imports $12 billion worth of spirits every year. Nearly half of that comes from Mexico or Canada.
Lewd customers, backstabbing co-workers and managers making unrealistic demands can take a toll.
A planned mining method to gather critical minerals from the seafloor would create sediment plumes higher up in the water…
The mayor of San Juan has said Bad Bunny does a better job of promoting Puerto Rico than the island’s official destination…
Consumers and politicians blame cage-free egg laws and bird flu outbreaks for high egg prices. But the root cause is an…
Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.
Detroit’s Black population grew sixfold from 1910 to 1920, and many businesses that sprouted to welcome the newcomers…
Pushback works.
US patent law says inventors must be human, but they can use AI. This changes the nature of invention and raises the question:…
Bringing chip manufacturing back to America is a national security and economic priority, but a shortage of skilled workers…
Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.
Congress has until March 14 to pass a spending bill that will keep the lights on in Washington.
That’s a huge change from 2019, when remote work accounted for only 7% of the nation’s paid workdays, even if it’s…
Kennett Square, Pa., is considered the mushroom capital of the world. The industry depends heavily on immigrants, who work…
Critical minerals are in demand around the world for military, technology and other uses. A geoscientist shares what’s…