2+ hour, 48+ min ago  (381+ words) Seven Victory Fund-endorsed candidates win across judicial, legislative and local races Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:59am Seven LGBTQ+ North Carolinians endorsed by the Victory Fund have won their primary elections, spanning judicial, legislative and local races across the state. The candidates include John…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (273+ words) Ambitious project aims to connect San Francisco and Los Angeles, but funding and timeline challenges persist Mar. 17, 2026 at 7:38am California's high-speed rail project is making progress, with the latest 2026 Business Plan outlining a phased approach to connect San Francisco and Los…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (306+ words) Advocacy group launches major campaign to boost Democratic candidates focused on caregiving costs Mar. 17, 2026 at 8:12am The high and rising costs of child care have become a significant financial burden for many American families, especially those in the 'sandwich generation' caring…...

5+ hour, 47+ min ago  (305+ words) Utility-scale battery storage and repowered generation barges aim to ensure reliability and support clean energy transition Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:00am New York City's electric grid is facing growing reliability challenges as older infrastructure retires and demand continues to rise. AlphaGen's proposal offers…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (242+ words) Ant'nio Guterres urges governments to safeguard equality and reject prejudice against Muslims worldwide. Mar. 17, 2026 at 5:31am The UN chief's remarks highlight the growing global issue of Islamophobia and the need for concerted action to address discrimination, marginalization, and violence targeting Muslim…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (135+ words) The claim about the presidential-papal debate was just another in a long line of AI-generated fictions widely shared on Facebook. Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:04am Stories like this, which feature prominent political figures in dramatic confrontations, are often created using artificial intelligence tools…...

26+ min ago  (314+ words) Retirements of longtime incumbents spark competitive primaries for six open House and Senate seats Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:13am Illinois voters are deciding primaries for six open U.S. House and Senate seats, which will bring a new generation of leadership to the state's heavily…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (193+ words) Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:13am This case highlights the selective nature of celebrity activism, where certain conflicts and human rights issues receive more attention than others. The author argues that the silence around the situation in Iran is particularly troubling, as the regime's…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (287+ words) The legendary musician's constant reinvention and defiant stance against racism defined his enduring legacy. Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:19am Davis's willingness to embrace new sounds and challenge conventions made him a towering figure in 20th century music. His confrontation of racism and self-assured demeanor…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago  (331+ words) Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy aims to make caregiver issues a top priority for voters. Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:11am An advocacy group called the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy is planning to spend $50 million to support Democratic candidates in congressional…...