‘The Trojan Teddy Bear’: The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI
AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says…
July 14, 2026
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Some states will ask voters to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments
Several states have ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments. Many advocates…
Trump’s National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. has been extended several times. Now, it’s set to last…
Platner’s voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he’s out of the race, and his supporters have…
South Carolina’s governor appoints Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve out his term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says he is appointing Darline Graham to finish the term of her late brother, former…