New national polling shows parents reporting deeper dissatisfaction with public schools, especially around academics, safety, and communication. For families, the shift is shaping enrollment choices, childcare plans, and household budgets.
An Ohio Republican lawmaker has proposed a new name for Lake Erie, putting a familiar Great Lakes landmark into a political debate. The measure focuses on the Ohio portion of the lake and would not change federal or international maps on its own.
Etiquette rules are shifting fast, especially around texting, work culture, and everyday conversation. Here are nine habits older Americans were often taught as polite that many Gen Z adults now read as dismissive, intrusive, or outdated.
New findings suggest the roots of the U.S. labor shortage may stretch back years before people enter the workforce. Researchers say early childhood conditions and long-term demographic shifts are part of the story.
Some Michigan drivers have opened newly issued state IDs and found another person’s photo printed inside. State officials confirmed a limited production error and said corrected cards are being issued.
New polling shows confidence in capitalism has weakened, especially among younger Americans, as rising housing, health care, and education costs reshape what people want from the economy. What many say they want instead is not a full break from markets, but a system with stronger guardrails and more basic security.
Smart TVs can collect detailed viewing data, and regulators have already taken action involving millions of devices. The issue is drawing fresh attention as more households rely on internet-connected screens.
A new federal summer fuel policy is allowing wider sales of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, known as E15. For drivers, that could mean lower pump prices in some areas, but it also depends on whether their vehicle is approved to use it.
