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Teens can learn more from retail and service work than at a fancy summer internship in an office

A grueling, sweaty summer gig can give kids more grit than they’d get at any air-conditioned accounting internship. And grit can take you places plain old resume-building can’t.

Jill’s ‘stroke’ excuse: Letters to the Editor — June 1, 2026

The Issue: Jill Biden’s concerns over President Joe Biden’s health during the 2024 presidential...

What Other Skeletons Are Lurking in Graham Platner’s Closet?

Sexting revelations are the latest in a long line of troublesome details about the...

Wave of voter discontent carries Republican Spencer Pratt into striking distance of L.A. Mayor Bass

Republican Spencer Pratt is trying to ride the political change wave into a two-person runoff against Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in California's jungle primary Tuesday.

I’m a space scientist. Utah is subsidizing my research with its health.

The Great Salt Lake's decline is providing valuable scientific data for astrobiologists, but the cost is being paid by the 2.5 million Utahns facing the consequences of its decline.

After the Trump-Xi summit, China, not America, is on the back foot

Trump has disrupted Beijing’s strategy.

Maher pans president over Xi summit: ‘China knows what Trump likes’

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday slammed President Trump's summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying that China "knows what Trump likes." The summit focused on a range of topics, including how to handle Iran, the issue of Taiwan and terms of trade between the U.S. and China. It ended with no breakthroughs, with...

Trump rips Cassidy as ‘disloyal disaster’ ahead of high stakes primary

President Trump took another swing at Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Saturday, calling the incumbent a “disloyal disaster” ahead of Louisiana’s high stakes primary election. “Bill Cassidy is a sleazebag, a terrible guy, who is BAD FOR LOUISIANA,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Now he’s going to get CLOBBERED, hopefully, in today’s...

Without the working class, Democrats will tank the midterms — and 2028

Working-class voters want to hear much less about “hating Trump” and much more about tackling “bread and butter” issues. 

Massie primary tests Trump’s grip on GOP

President Trump’s quest to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) will come to a head Tuesday, as primary voters weigh whether there is room in the Republican Party for a lawmaker willing to openly defy the president.  The race has become the most expensive House primary battle in U.S. history, according to AdImpact, drawing $25.6 million in...

Long Island Rail Road service suspended as workers take to the picket lines

The five unions representing LIRR workers are seeking a 5% wage increase, while the MTA believes a 3% raise is appropriate for the contract.

Where in the US are seniors most often scammed?

In a world that's become so reliant on digital banking, payments, and communication in general, scammers have more ways to reach victims than ever, particularly elderly people over 60.

Virginia’s Spanberger fumes after Supreme Court declines to reinstate new map

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Friday blasted the Supreme Court for declining to reinstate Virginia's new congressional map approved by voters after the state's high court struck down the measure. "The Supreme Court of the United States has now joined the Supreme Court of Virginia in choosing to nullify an election and the votes...

Electoral reform won’t save the Republicans or the Democrats 

Attempts to reshape the electorate are unlikely to work as intended and may even backfire.

Tick that causes meat allergy, other rare virus is spreading: What symptoms to watch for

A tick capable of making its victims allergic to meat and dairy (among other items) and spreading a virus that has no known cure may be reaching new areas, data shows.

Cohen gets candid on retirement after redistricting loss: ‘I’ve got a great district’

Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen (D) gave an emotional tribute to his district after he announced his retirement from Congress on Friday. The 76-year-old lawmaker teared up during an interview with The Hill’s broadcast partner, NewsNation, when speaking about his decision to step down after nearly two decades in the legislature. “I’ve got a great district,”...

House Republican requests UFO talk from private contractor

Lawmakers have said they believe the Pentagon is using private contractors to conceal UFO-related programs.

Should you cancel your cruise after the hantavirus outbreak?

Cruise ships are back in the spotlight after a deadly hantavirus outbreak, but experts say the risk to travelers is low.

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