What Adult Learners Really Need (Hint: It’s Not Just Job Skills)
The focus shouldn’t be “quick-and-dirty” paths to a degree, argues one scholar and activist, but deep learning experiences and strong support.
Robber In Georgia Used Clear Plastic Bag As His Mask, Police Say
Police posted surveillance video of the robbery to Facebook and asked the public to help in the search. Writing: “You can help us catch him, once you stop laughing.”
NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll: Pushing Impeachment Would Backfire On Democrats In 2018
With the president’s low approval ratings, Democrats have an advantage heading into the midterms. But Republicans could use the threat of impeachment to motivate their voters to get to the polls.
Anguished Families Shoulder The Biggest Burdens Of Opioid Addiction
Nationally, the economic toll of the opioid crisis is in the hundreds of billions. For families of addicts, the losses can include their life savings, peace of mind and a sense of hope.
Sandy Hook Parents Sue Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Over Claim Shooting Was ‘Fake’
The defamation cases chronicle instances in which the right-wing host alleged the 2012 school massacre was a “giant hoax” staged by the federal government to undermine Second Amendment rights.
Campaigns Workers Could Increase Membership In Labor Unions
Campaign workers often face long hours and low pay. Now, some Democratic campaign operatives are unionizing.
T-Mobile Fined $40M Over ‘False Ring Tones’ That Masked Failed Calls
The Federal Communications Commission says the company had inserted such sounds in “hundreds of millions of calls.” But not every FCC commissioner felt the settlement with T-Mobile was penalty enough.
Justices May Not Disturb Status Quo When It Comes To Sales Tax For Online Purchases
The last time the Supreme Court considered whether businesses had to collect sales taxes for out-of-state purchases, the court ruled that they did not have to do so. But that was before the Internet. On Tuesday, the court considered the question again.
With Philadelphia Arrests, Starbucks Again Becomes Focus Of Cultural Debate
Starbucks faces protests after the arrests of two black men last week in one of its locations. From #BlackLivesMatter to refugee resettlement, the coffee chain is no stranger to social causes.
As Climate Costs Grow, Some See A Moneymaking Opportunity
Extreme weather cost Americans over $300 billion last year. Scientists say climate change will bring more of that. Entrepreneurs and businesses see a new market in gauging risk.
Conservative Talk Show Host Sean Hannity Defends Connection To Trump’s Lawyer
The revelation that Fox News host Sean Hannity is the mystery third client of President Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen is raising big questions about Hannity’s judgment. Hannity defended Cohen on the air and railed against the raid of his home and offic…
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