The constitutional right to counsel is one of the cornerstones of American democracy. But a constitutional right without adequate funding is merely a promise on paper.  more

I teach sexual assault prevention. And I'm going to tell you something most instructors won't say out loud. There is no technique for this. more

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall's commercial critical of Democrat Adam Hamilton features unauthorized use of a picture taken of youth sitting in a Kansas chapel. more

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Monday that it has approved $150 million to partially fund a second electrical intertie between Southcentral Alaska and the Interior. When built, the Beluga-Healy Transmission Project would result in a redundant power link between Fairbanks and Anchorage, increasing the ability of power companies to use the cheapest electricity […] more

(BPT) - At 16 years old, Terese "Reese" Termulo was a healthy, active honors student and dancer with a bright future ahead of her, when she suddenly became ill with the flu.On Jan. 9, 2020, her … more

The U.S. Capitol on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) more

One month after the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) failed to decide the fate of a proposed oyster farm in Tiverton, project opponents are asking a judge to step in. The Sept. 24 complaint filed in Providence County Superior Court against both the CRMC and applicants John and Patrick Bowen argues the council’s […] more

Kivo reports that the Biotech Investment National Security Act of 2026 will expand U.S. licensing deal reviews to include biotechnology, creating new documentation requirements. more

Ivologist reports indicate that weight loss from GLP-1 medications can alter thyroid medication doses, particularly for those with Hashimoto's disease.  more

Sinch reports that shopper preferences for AI vs. human support depend on the question, with rising AI skepticism and privacy concerns impacting confidence in its use. more