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How can the U.S. military solve its recruiting crisis?
The armed forces are struggling bring in enough enlistees to fill their ranks. Reversing the trend could require reconsidering who they try to recruit and how they reward those who do sign up.
7 min read - USYahoo News 360
After years of fights over mask mandates, why do some states now want to ban face coverings?
Lawmakers in New York and North Carolina believe masks are fueling crime and bigotry, but critics say banning them would be a threat to public health and free speech.
6 min read - USYahoo News 360
ShotSpotter can instantly alert police to gunfire. Why are some cities getting rid of it?
More than 100 U.S. law enforcement agencies rely on the company's audio receivers to respond to gun violence, but some city leaders question its impact and worry about unintended consequences.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
Will Biden’s new immigration order help fix the border?
The president has placed strict new limits on which migrants can apply for safe harbor in the U.S., but critics say the move is more about politics than solving problems at the border.
6 min read - USYahoo News 360
Congestion pricing could reduce traffic, but is it fair to ask drivers to pay up?
New York nearly became the first city in the U.S. to impose extra fees aimed at getting cars of its clogged streets, but the plan was blocked by the governor at the last minute.
6 min read - USYahoo News 360
Why aren't Americans willing to believe good news about crime?
The vast majority of people will confidently say that the crime rate in the U.S. is going up, even though the best data we have suggests it's decreasing at a rapid pace.
6 min read - BusinessYahoo News 360
Why Google adding AI to its searches is a really big deal
The de facto gateway to the internet is undergoing a dramatic change that could have repercussions that ripple throughout the entire online ecosystem.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
What a justice's upside-down flag means for the Supreme Court
The revelation that a symbol of the “Stop the Steal” movement flew outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home has reignited debates about his ability to rule impartially on Jan. 6-related cases.
7 min read - LifestyleYahoo News 360
Should the law recognize polyamorous relationships?
Multi-partner relationships are becoming more culturally accepted, but they're still considered legally illegitimate nearly everywhere in the United States.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo News 360
China is making cheap, high-quality EVs. Why does the U.S. want to stop you from buying one?
Chinese electric vehicles that cost as little as $12,000 could supercharge the green energy transition, but might kill the American auto industry in the process.
7 min read - USYahoo News 360
Protesters want colleges to cut financial ties with Israel, but how much would divestment really matter?
Calls for divestment have been one of the most consistent demands at demonstrations on campuses across the country. Critics say it won't do anything to change the course of the war.
5 min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
What does Trump need most from his vice president?
The typical rules would suggest the former president should choose someone unlike himself to round out his ticket, but typical rules rarely apply to Trump.
6 min read - USYahoo News 360
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction was just overturned. What does that mean for #MeToo?
Accusations against the disgraced Hollywood producer helped spark a national reckoning on sexual misconduct. New York's highest court just ruled that his rape conviction resulted from an unfair trial.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
Who will RFK Jr. hurt more in 2024: Trump or Biden?
Both Democrats and Republicans are worried that Kennedy could “spoil” the election by siphoning more votes from one side than the other.
10 min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
Biden and Trump say they want to debate, but would they be better off if they didn't?
Both candidates have potential liabilities that could be highlighted under the bright lights of the debate stage.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
Will the Supreme Court help Trump avoid his election trial by siding with him on presidential immunity?
This week, the Supreme Court held a nearly three-hour hearing on whether Trump can be held criminally liable for trying to undo his 2020 election loss — or for anything else he did during his presidency.
8 min read - USYahoo News 360
Should colleges crack down on pro-Palestinian protests?
Universities across the country are taking varying approaches to encampments that have taken root on their campuses, with some allowing them to remain and others calling in police to break them up.
6 min read - USYahoo News 360
Should cities be allowed to punish people for sleeping on the street?
The Supreme Court is hearing its most important case about homelessness in decades, which could have a major impact on how the country responds to one of its most confounding problems
5 min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
Biden wants dishwashers to be more efficient. Republicans see a 'war on appliances.'
The government has been setting standards for how much energy and water household appliances use for decades, but the president’s critics say his latest rules go too far.
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Do lockdown drills do more harm than good?
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre that saw two teenagers kill 12 students and one teacher. Since then a sharp increase in lockdown drills have been implemented in schools, but do they do more harm than good?
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