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Grads who work for the government or nonprofits can get their debt canceled after they make payments on their loans for a decade. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

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Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes

Staff Writer - July 12, 2026

The activity of tiny microbes in and around the roots of crops such as soybeans are valuable for their growth. Oleh Malshakov/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Surge pricing is unpopular with consumers and drivers alike, but there are ways to reduce its inherent inefficiencies. charlesdeluvio on Unsplash

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Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Sidewalks in need of repair in Denver used to be the homeowner’s responsibility. Courtesy of Wes Marshall.

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Why Denver stopped treating sidewalk repair as a DIY project – lessons for other cities and homeowners

Hurdles in accessing health insurance are major drivers of health and economic inequities. veeranggull orachon/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52‑year‑old law meant to protect worker pensions

People are often concerned about environmental risks lurking near their homes. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

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Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...

Staff Writer - July 1, 2026

The court’s ruling against Trump’s firing of Fed board member Lisa Cook came on the same day that it further cemented his sweeping powers to fire other senior government officials. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

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Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at...

Staff Writer - June 30, 2026

When senior staff buy their own company’s shares during layoffs, they’re signaling that a turnaround will succeed. AP Photo/Richard Drew

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Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they...

Staff Writer - June 29, 2026

Private U.S. colleges and universities are charging an average of $44,961 in tuition for the 2025-26 school year. Catherine Lane/Moment via Getty Images

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College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame...

Staff Writer - June 28, 2026

The U.S. is falling short of what its national wealth makes possible for its people. Eric Raptosh Photography/Tetra images via GettyImages

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Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations...

Staff Writer - June 26, 2026

Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center in Cuthbert is one of close to 200 rural hospitals that have closed in the past two decades. AP Photo/Jeff Amy

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Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not...

Staff Writer - June 25, 2026

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Geneva Airport on June 17, 2026. Martial Trezzini/Keystone/Pool via AP

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Trump doesn’t own the government – even though he acts as...

Staff Writer - June 22, 2026

The U.S.-Mexico beef market has taken a massive hit from the screwworm parasite, which has spread from Mexico to Texas and New Mexico. AP Photo/Isabel Mateos, file

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Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade...

Staff Writer - June 17, 2026

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Life went on in the late 18th century, regardless of your everyday ailments. Archive Photos/Getty Images

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How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776?...

Staff Writer - July 2, 2026

Katherine Ott, Smithsonian Institution Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys,...

People are often concerned about environmental risks lurking near their homes. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...

July 1, 2026

Leaving the pyrotechnics to the professionals is safer and more spectacular. YinYang/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires

June 30, 2026

Rescue workers carry a person on a stretcher in Caracas following an earthquake in Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images

Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not...

June 27, 2026

A June 24, 2026, earthquake shook buildings to the ground, trapping and killing people in Caracas, Venezuela, and nearby communities. Manaure Quintero/AFP via Getty Images

Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San...

June 26, 2026