5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
Neha Gour, George Mason University; Ed Maibach, George Mason University, and Luis Ortiz, George Mason University Every internet search, streamed…
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College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition
Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas As more Americans consider whether a college degree is worth it, the rising cost of…
Senate farm bill draft focuses on farm economy, keeps ‘Big Beautiful’ SNAP cuts
by Cami Koons, Kansas Reflector June 26, 2026 Nearly two months after the U.S. House passed a farm bill proposal,…
Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires
Lauren Lowman, Wake Forest University Across the United States, the sky will be erupting with fireworks on July 4, 2026,…
How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy
Amanda Moniz, Smithsonian Institution John Hancock did something revolutionary 250 years ago when the Massachusetts merchant signed the Declaration of…
Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?
Madison Stevens, Montana State University and Elizabeth (Libby) Lunstrum, Boise State University Bison are political animals. A federal decision to…
What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree
Gustavo E. Fischman, Arizona State University; Eric Haas, California State University, East Bay, and Margarita Pivovarova, Arizona State University If…
Americans’ views on crime often diverge from actual crime trends, report says
by Amanda Watford, Kansas Reflector May 6, 2026 Americans’ views on crime often don’t match reality — and a new…
Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap
Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin-Madison Whether you’re planning a weekend hike, deciding what to wear to work or preparing your…
Fed up with sky-high beef prices? Some people are stocking their freezers with a whole cow
Harvest Public Media | By Michael MarksPublished April 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM CDT Once considered a premium option, buying beef in…