The decision to attend college was a no-brainer during the second half of the 20th century. It almost assured higher earnings and job security. Tuition wasn’t even very e...
There’s a reason George W. Bush was the last governor to win the White House: In the 25-plus years since, governors have proved incapable of weathering the intense public...
Less than a month after funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program seemed safe with the end to the federal budget impasse, SNAP benefits in nearly half the...
Winter has finally come to Butler County as the region experienced its first significant snowfall of the season Tuesday morning. Whether you’re a fan of the white stuff o...
Marriage rates in the United States have plummeted nearly 60% since 1970, hitting historic lows amid rising divorce risks and financial pitfalls. This decline isn’t prima...
It’s GivingTuesday. It’s the yearly opportunity to pay it forward and do for others what they may not be able to for themselves.
The concept is incredible. It’s a chance,...
There are two big worries when it comes to the rapid advances in artificial intelligence. The first is that it will lead to robot overlords that will eradicate humanity. ...
There are plenty of sophisticated materials that the world is counting on to limit global warming. Polysilicon for solar panels. Rare earth magnets for wind turbines. Lit...
Driving down Main Street in Zelienople usually takes longer than you would expect. There are three traffic lights on the main drag, but it’s common for each one to stop a...
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