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Trick or thief? The frightening ways identities are stolen in 2025

PeopleFinders reports that identity theft in 2025 utilizes advanced tactics like AI scams and voice cloning, making detection harder.

Why the political blame game starts moments after a shooting

The Trace reports on the immediate political blame game following Charlie Kirk's assassination, shifting focus from gun control to partisan identity.

ERIC data-sharing alliance helps uncover alleged double voting case in Pennsylvania

Votebeat reports a five-year-old double voting case in Pennsylvania revealed through ERIC data, leading to charges against Matthew Laiss.

A migrant dilemma in Denver

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Baffler report on Denver's challenges amid a surge of migrants, especially Venezuelans, and the local government's struggle to manage resources effectively.

Why are high-profile shooters writing on their ammo?

The Trace asks an expert on mass shootings and targeted violence to unpack what these inscriptions mean.

Falling for love, or a lie? Scary signs your online romance may be a scam

PeopleFinders reports that romance scams are rising, with signs like refusal of video chat and repeated financial troubles.

They moved to escape climate disaster. It might happen again.

Floodlight reports on the challenges faced by Isle de Jean Charles residents after relocating due to climate change, highlighting substandard housing and broken promises.

How social media fuels youth gun violence

Chalkbeat reports on how social media fuels youth gun violence in Indianapolis, with over a third of homicides linked to online interactions.

A guide to understanding the debate over keeping voter rolls ‘clean’

Votebeat reports on the conflict between election security and voting rights over maintaining clean voter rolls, highlighting federal demands and state compliance issues.

Why a trans teen fled his Texas home to find safety: 'Daily danger zone'

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue report on Dylan, a trans teen who fled Texas for safety amid rising anti-trans laws and threats.

Women's suffrage, but for whom? These 10 Black suffragists fought for the vote before—and long after—the 19th Amendment

Stacker sifted through news articles and historical documents to commemorate the legacies of 10 Black suffragists often left out of the narrative.

19 Black historical figures you probably didn't learn about in class

As more states add bans on teaching Black history in classrooms across America, Stacker highlighted 19 underrepresented trailblazers to keep in mind.

America’s safest cities

SmartAsset reports San Jose as America's safest city based on crime rates and health metrics, followed by cities like Los Angeles and Fort Worth.

20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words popularized from Black Twitter that have helped shape the internet.

Republican governors sent National Guard to DC despite violence at home

The Trace reports Republican governors deployed National Guard troops to D.C. despite worse gun violence in their own states, raising concerns over priorities.

Building toward disaster: Growth collides with rising seas in Charleston, SC

Floodlight reports on Charleston's struggle with rising sea levels as rapid growth exacerbates flooding, threatening vulnerable communities.

US rolls toward a 'terrible' government shutdown, no exit ramp in sight

States Newsroom reports the U.S. government faces a potential shutdown as Democrats and Republicans reach a stalemate over funding, raising concerns for federal employees and services.

Trump administration declares timber emergency after decades of employment decline in the industry

The Daily Yonder reports that the Trump administration declared a timber emergency to boost production and aid rural economies amid declining jobs.

Trump’s fixation on urban crime ignores worsening rural violence, experts say

The Trace reports that Trump's focus on urban gun violence overlooks rising rural issues, risking lives by ignoring a complex public health crisis.

Young kids with and without disabilities can learn side by side. One state has instead kept them apart for years

The Hechinger Report details New Jersey's struggle with inclusive education, where students with disabilities are often segregated from peers, violating federal laws.

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