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Households across the country are bracing for higher electricity costs as AI data centers expand, and Congress has proposed protections for ratepayers. Yet there is still no straightforward way for consumers to determine how much of their bill is driven by the technology.
The Supreme Court began its new term on Sunday, October 4, 2026, by taking up a Colorado county's claim that an oil refinery worsened climate change. The ruling could decide whether similar cases nationwide can move forward.
The U.S. Supreme Court convenes its new term on Monday, October 5, 2026, opening with a major climate change case. The docket also includes disputes over guns and religious rights, setting up a consequential stretch for the nation's highest court.
Fraternities are at the center of renewed debate over sexual assault on college campuses. Research links Greek life to higher rates of assault, but scholars caution the problem runs deeper than any single organization.
The families of two journalists killed in Ukraine four years ago have filed a lawsuit against Fox News, alleging the network failed to keep their loved ones safe. The suit, reported by NPR, raises questions about how media organizations protect personnel in conflict zones.
NPR health reporter Will Stone took readers inside his investigative process after a reporting trip to a sauna conference in Oslo left him recording in a sauna fully clothed. In a reporter's notebook published October 3, 2026, Stone explained how he evaluates wellness claims ranging from saunas to psychedelics.
A lawsuit involving Cornell University is drawing attention to the obligations universities carry when students report sexual assault, even in cases where prosecutors decline to file charges. Attorney Blaine Kerr explains how those protections function.
Women nationwide are posting videos with the hashtag #IAmJaneDoe to support a woman suing Cornell University over an alleged sexual assault. Students say the case highlights safety concerns on campuses across the country.
A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products is set to take effect by the end of 2026, threatening a multibillion-dollar market for low-dose drinks and leaving farmers and businesses bracing for disruption.
Aviation safety experts are expressing concern about President Trump's proposed arch near D.C.'s airport, particularly after the FAA issued unusual lighting recommendations that include an eternal flame on top and Trump mentioned drones. The plan has sparked worries about potential hazards to aircraft in the busy airspace.
Citing concern over the handling of an alleged gang rape from two years ago, New York's governor has transferred oversight of the Cornell University investigation to the state attorney general. The move raises questions about campus police accountability and the effectiveness of self-policing at universities.
The September jobs report is set to offer a fresh read on the labor market, Tennessee's governor has paused executions after a woman survived an attempted lethal injection, and New York's attorney general has been named special prosecutor in the Cornell rape case.
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