US Policy

Who Gets to Decide What's Safe in Your Food?

Kennedy wants all new food ingredients to clear the FDA before hitting shelves. The food industry says that would kill innovation — and skeptics say a gutted FDA can't enforce it anyway.

Aug 10 · 4 min read
Culture & Media

Who Gets to Play in the WNBA?

The league's trans eligibility fight escalated Saturday as the commissioner formed a task force and two former NBA players declared themselves eligible for the women's draft.

Aug 9 · 4 min read
Culture & Media

The DNA Under Maggie Murdaugh's Nails

Unknown male DNA turned up under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails at autopsy. Prosecutors say it's contamination; the defense says it points to someone else.

Aug 7 · 3 min read
US Policy

Why Spokane Burned

800 structures destroyed, 65,000 displaced — and three camps can't agree on the root cause.

Aug 6 · 5 min read
US Policy

ICE Is Detaining the Families of Active-Duty Troops

ICE has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty troops and deported at least 6. The administration says the law applies equally to everyone; critics say military service was always an exception.

Aug 6 · 4 min read