Return-to-Office Mandates Are Quietly Becoming a Tax on the People Who Can Least Afford It
Blanket return-to-office rules land hardest on workers who live far from headquarters or lack the means to relocate — turning a workplace policy into a hidden, unequal pay cut. It deserves a harder look.
The End of the ‘Wellness Weekend’: Why Daily Habits Beat the Occasional Reset
Younger generations are trading the detox-after-indulgence cycle for small, consistent daily habits across mind and body. The science and the psychology both suggest they are onto something.
Steph Curry’s Next Payday: Warriors Star Becomes Eligible for Another Max Extension
Golden State’s franchise cornerstone becomes eligible for a maximum contract extension — a decision that could shape the Warriors’ finances, their title window, and one of the great careers in NBA history.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Rises From the Dead: The Shelved Movie That Fans Refused to Let Die
A film that was famously shelved and nearly erased is finally getting a theatrical release — a rare Hollywood second act, and a small victory for everyone who hates seeing finished work buried.
The Quiet Policy Sweeping U.S. Schools: Why States Are Banning Phones in Class
From coast to coast, lawmakers and governors are moving to restrict student cellphone use during the school day. It’s one of the rare education policies drawing support across the political spectrum.
Norway Turns a Page: A Royal Succession and What It Means for a Modern Monarchy
With the passing of King Harald at 89, Norway marks a generational transition as his son takes the throne. It is a moment of continuity for one of Europe’s most understated and popular monarchies.
A $370 Million Bet on Rural Health: What the New Federal Funding Actually Buys
Arkansas, Virginia and Oklahoma are sharing more than $370 million in federal Rural Health Transformation funding aimed at shoring up care where it’s hardest to reach. Here’s what it targets and why it matters.
Cracks in the Job Market: Downward Revisions and Fading Confidence Test the Economy
Fresh data showing 79,000 fewer jobs than previously reported and consumer confidence at a seven-month low is raising a pointed question: is the labor market quietly softening beneath the headlines?
Tariff Refunds Are Flowing to Businesses — So Why Aren’t Prices Coming Down?
As some companies receive tariff relief, a question is surfacing on Main Street and in Washington: why isn’t that savings reaching consumers? It’s a revealing look at how trade policy really moves through the economy.
100+ Tech Giants Warn: The Window to Defend Against AI-Powered Cyberattacks Is Closing
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and more than 100 other organizations signed a joint warning that defenses against AI-enabled hacking must be built now, before the attacks become widespread.