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Wikipedia and News: A Tale of Bias

May 9, 2026

In recent months, a whistle‑blower named Sanger has challenged the idea that Wikipedia is neutral. He says the site now favors “establishment” viewpoints and dismisses certain conservative voices by labeling them unreliable. Sanger highlighted a 2024 audit of the article on Zionism. The page was

environment

Wildfires Cut Trips, Prescribed Burns Boost Visits

May 9, 2026

In 2020, two massive fires in Colorado—Cameron Peak and East Troublesome—devastated popular spots around Rocky Mountain National Park and nearby forests. Even five years later, the landscape still shows blackened slopes and closed trails, hinting that people are avoiding these areas. Recent research

politics

Pet Store Bans: A Problem, Not a Solution

May 9, 2026

Pennsylvania lawmakers are debating bills that would stop pet shops from selling dogs and cats sourced from professional breeders. The idea is that this move will shut down puppy mills, but the evidence shows otherwise. When states like New York and California enacted similar bans, they ended up har

opinion

Phones Out of Class: Seattle Leads the Way

May 9, 2026

Seattle’s newest school chief, Ben Shuldiner, rolled out a statewide ban on cellphones in elementary and middle schools just three months after taking the job. The rule stops students from using phones from bell to bell, while high‑schoolers can keep them during lunch and passing times. The decision

politics

EU Faces Return of High Tariffs If July 4 Deadline Missed

May 9, 2026

The United States has warned that it will re‑impose steep tariffs on goods from the European Union if Brussels does not finish its commitments by July 4. The message came from Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a TV interview. Greer said he had spoken with officials from several European co

politics

Trump Eyes Removal of FDA Head Makary

May 9, 2026

The president is said to be considering a move against the Food and Drug Administration’s top boss. Marty Makary, who joined the agency in March 2025, could be let go soon. The decision is not yet set and might change before any action happens. Makary comes from a medical background. He is

politics

TikTok Settlement Sparks Debate Over How $400 Million Will Be Used

May 9, 2026

A huge settlement of about $400 million is close to being finalized between the U. S. government and TikTok, according to sources familiar with the case. The money comes after a lawsuit that accused the app of gathering private data from children under 13 without parental approval. The case was brou

politics

White House Meeting Sparks Friction in Pro‑Life Circle

May 9, 2026

Anti‑abortion groups plan to sit down with White House staff on Friday, reflecting a growing sense of impatience over President Trump’s pace in pushing tougher abortion limits. The conversation follows comments from Marjorie Dannenfelser, head of Susan B. Anthony Pro‑Life America, who said that a

entertainment

Giant Slide Lets Kids Feel the Power of Energy

May 9, 2026

A brand‑new attraction at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry invites visitors to experience energy in a literal way. The 33‑foot slide, part of the “Powering the Future” exhibit that opened on May 8, lets children glide down a steel tube while learning about the forces that keep our world movi

science

A Trail of Science Stories

May 9, 2026

Ned Rozell, who spent three decades writing about Alaska’s science for the university’s forum, rode a 515‑mile bike trip from Fairbanks to Unalakleet before he retired. During the ride, he was honored with three awards: the Edith Bullock Prize from the University of Alaska Foundation, the Roger Smit

Wikipedia and News: A Tale of Bias

Wildfires Cut Trips, Prescribed Burns Boost Visits

Pet Store Bans: A Problem, Not a Solution

Phones Out of Class: Seattle Leads the Way

EU Faces Return of High Tariffs If July 4 Deadline Missed

Trump Eyes Removal of FDA Head Makary

TikTok Settlement Sparks Debate Over How $400 Million Will Be Used

White House Meeting Sparks Friction in Pro‑Life Circle

Giant Slide Lets Kids Feel the Power of Energy

A Trail of Science Stories

TikTok Settlement Sparks Debate Over How $400 Million Will Be Used