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US population trends by stateAcross all 50 states, the population increased by an average of 1.55% over one year. But some states saw a much larger boom in the number of residents, while others lagged...

The retirement age hasn’t changed much in 60 years. Americans’ expectations haveDespite higher wages and more accessible retirement plans, the average retirement age has hardly moved over ...

Time is running out for government websites to fix accessibility issuesWhether paying taxes, renewing licenses, or accessing public records, government websites have become the primary gateway for ess...

What if diapers were free for the parents who need them most?In America, diapers have long been treated as a luxury good rather than a necessity.Half of families with young kids struggle to afford all...

Ghosts of your digital past: The creepy details anyone can find about youThey say that truth is stranger than fiction. Accordingly, real life can sometimes be scarier than the horror movies-especially...

The end of the climate hawk eraAs Philip Rossetti recently noted, policymakers at every level of government have been drawn to the subject of energy regulation. The permitting reform debates are fierc...

Customer service scams: Safeguarding yourself in the era of AI fraudArtificial intelligence has quickly become a trusted companion in daily life. Whether it's asking a chatbot for help making a recipe...

Pentagon retreats from climate fight even as heat and storms slam troopsRetired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant Vida Rivera knows heat can be as dangerous as any enemy.Early in her military career, she ...

The cost of digital clutter: What you're leaving behind onlineEveryone's always talking about decluttering their closets, pantries, and homes, but when do you ever hear about decluttering your digital...

Rural health transformation program won't make up for federal budget cuts, experts agreeA new program touted to give $50 billion in federal funding to rural hospitals won't necessarily keep rural hosp...