Category: News
8 easy ways to spot fake news
As a working journalist and a master’s candidate at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, it’s infuriating to see my friends and family share stories from …
My liberal friend voted for Trump. Here’s why
There’s a peculiar momentum building for President Donald Trump, and it’s due to, you guessed it, a silent Trump voter. But this isn’t the same silent …
Here’s how the pandemic is hitting minorities disproportionately
The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial hardship for many, but it’s disproportionately affecting people of color, a September 2020 LendingTree survey of more than 2,000 Americans …
Technology drives safer back-to-school efforts amid COVID-19
What is your new student capacity under social distancing? This simple question can flummox even the most seasoned campus planner or school district facilities specialist. Many …
How to spot fake news: A former CIA analyst explains
You can’t navigate online these days without the words “fake news” crossing your path. But what is fake news, who spreads it, and why has it …
Why do people believe conspiracy theories? A psychologist explains
At a dinner party last year, I was casually saying how silly I thought my brother-in-law was for believing in chemtrails when a couple, whom I considered to …
How to register to vote in every state
The 2020 presidential election is quickly approaching. With fewer than 90 days until Nov. 3, it’s important to know how and when to register to vote. …
100 women who reshaped American life
It was 100 years ago today that the 19th amendment was ratified, making it legal for women in the United States to vote (though many women …
30 countries reporting the most COVID-19 deaths
Looking at death rates per capita The COVID-19 global pandemic is being handled differently in every country around the world, with varying degrees of success. Many health …
Many college students worried about return to classes
Students enrolling in college for the 2020-21 school year are facing a very different set of circumstances than ever before. With the coronavirus pandemic still surging …
An afternoon with John Lewis
Written by: Michael Schreiber
It was a warm day sometime around the spring of 1990. I was a freshman at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in the Maryland suburbs just outside …
This home infested with bees literally drips honey
There was no buzzing. In fact, there was no noise whatsoever. So when Andrea and Justin Isabell saw a sticky, golden liquid dripping down the wall …
Here’s where distance learning may work best this fall
American schoolchildren transitioned to remote learning in spring 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it looks like some school districts will be resuming online instruction …
76% of workers say racism in the workplace is a problem
With anti-racism protests spanning across the country over the past two weeks, many employees see workplaces as fertile ground for discriminatory practices that need to be …
Editorial: My journey to understanding racism in America
Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaFeed.org. These are incredibly challenging times right now, …
The 20 cities re-opening fastest amid COVID-19
Reopening plans vary in cities across the United States as state and city governments juggle the competing interests of public and fiscal health. How has their …
Editorial: Americans waking to racial divide, one video at a time
Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaFeed.com. We’ve been reminded yet again about the …
The pint-size nation off the English coast
On Christmas Eve of 1966, Paddy Roy Bates, a retired British army major, drove a small boat with an outboard motor seven miles off the coast …
Changing our clocks twice a year is costing us big time
A growing number of people are pushing for the end of Daylight Saving Time, and if you’re still feeling the negative physical effects of Sunday’s time …
How much does it cost to become president?
If you’re thinking about running to be leader of the free world, get ready to pony up more than half a billion dollars, judging from the …
Is the decline of U.S. manufacturing being overblown?
In September, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its manufacturing index results of 300 manufacturers reporting a contraction of the U.S. manufacturing sector, bringing a 35-month expansion …
Could wonky government math ruin your retirement savings?
Written by: Myles Ma
Retirees depend on Social Security to fund their post-work lives. But the program sits on shaky financial ground. The Social Security Board of Trustees projects that …
2 years after Equifax breach, millions still not taking basic steps against identity theft
Four in 10 people with a credit or debit card have provided their full Social Security number in an online form in the past month, according …
Why do I keep getting calls from Slovenia?
You’re looking at a screenshot from my phone showing some recently missed calls. You’ll note a few things: none of them are from within the United …
Health care jargon in politics, explained
Written by: Myles Ma
With two Democratic primary debates down and another on the way, we are already deep in the throes of election season (as if it ever ends). …
27 facts about Sept. 11 you may not know
When a hijacked American Airlines flight struck the north tower of the World Trade Center at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, life for many Americans …
What the national debt means for your children (and their children)
When you turn on the TV or pick up your phone, it sometimes seems like the old axiom “no news is good news” has taken on …
The financial impact of Hurricane Dorian: How to keep up on your bills (plus how to help the Bahamas)
As Hurricane Dorian begins its slow crawl north along the East Coast and continues to torment residents of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, we’re beginning to …
25 things that may be gone from the Earth by 2050
Our planet “clearly and unequivocally faces a climate emergency,” according to a new study by 11,258 scientists from 153 countries, which provides six broad policy goals that …
As peak hurricane season begins, some homeowners substitute confidence for preparedness
A few weeks into the most active part of hurricane season, homeowner attitudes have yet to reflect the real risk of storm damage. In a survey …
Is fraud getting worse in Canada?
I spent my childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, a jewel of a port city on Canada’s west coast. We lived in a middle class neighborhood overlooking …
22 facts about Jeopardy that you probably don’t know
As Las Vegas professional sports gambler James Holzhauer etches his name into Jeopardy lore, we thought it would be fun to put together a list of …
Can people go to jail for committing white-collar crime?
The short answer is yes. But not very often. In the early 2000s, after the collapse of Enron, WorldCom and Tyco, the CEOs of these three …
5G biometric wearables have arrived, but cows will get them first
A 5G-connected biometric wearable sounds like the kind of device companies like Apple and Samsung will be working on for a launch in the next decade. …
What is white-collar crime?
We all recognize so-called street crime: it’s someone breaking and entering and robbing your home, or stealing your car or other possessions. It’s murder, physical and …
Robots are delivering food to these college students
Starship Technology’s autonomous robots on wheels now serve up snacks to students at Northern Arizona University, delivering orders placed through its app. The self-driving coolers carry …
‘Robot-ready’ or not, the future is coming
Look around. We’re already toe-deep into a world in which humans and machines collaborate. Chatbots are often our first interaction with a customer service department before …
Tesla Model Y is coming March 14: Here is everything we know so far
Tesla boss Elon Musk made a surprise announcement, stating the company’s next car, called the Model Y, will be shown at a media event on Thursday …
How to fight the opioid crisis & your student loan debt
The opioid epidemic and skyrocketing student loan debt are two of the nation’s most publicized challenges. On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid …
Airbnb wants to prototype the home of the future
Airbnb is getting into the design business, focused on building prototypes for what the home of the future could look like, starting in the fall of …
7 things you didn’t know about George Washington (and the plot to kill him)
For Americans, the year 1776 is known for the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence. Yet the year contained something else just as dramatic: a secret conspiracy against George Washington, which might have …
How Google Maps fooled me into thinking I had Springsteen tickets
Google and Facebook often do spooky things, without our informed consent. Recently, Google seemed to possibly ruin a holiday surprise for me … but ended up …
Tornado hits Illinois collector car dealership rebuilt after 2017 fire
In the summer of 2017, Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois, was devastated by a fire, but the Noel family re-opened the dealership earlier this year. …
Senate bill takes up cause to save historic Route 66
A bipartisan bill that would designate Route 66 a National Historic Trail (and provide more funding for preservation) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. “By …
How Trump’s tariffs could affect your holiday shopping
Over the course of 2018, President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs on more than $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, targeting almost 6,000 products. The …
Driving-while-shopping & driving high newest road hazards
Even if you don’t live in a climate where weather makes winter driving more dangerous, there are a few new threats that can jeopardize your road …
What this Supreme Court ruling means for small retailers in 2019
A Supreme Court tax ruling in June 2018 changed the way online retailers must operate. In a landmark 5-4 decision in favor of a South Dakota …
2-in-3 Americans agree: Shopping is most stressful part of holiday season
Forget hectic travel, unpredictable weather or awkward conversations with the in-laws. According to a new report from CompareCards.com, nothing stresses Americans out during the holiday season …
Rare Timbs Special Streamliner lost in Malibu fire
One of the most significant and imaginative postwar customs, the 1948 Norman E. Timbs Buick Special Streamliner, was destroyed in the devastating Woolsey Fire near Malibu, …
Bob Bondurant school of driving closes amid bankruptcy filling
After 50 years, one of the nation’s top performance-driving schools has shuttered The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving closed its doors Monday, slightly more …
