Health & Science
December 11, 2025
Colorado Enlists Range Riders to Deter Wolf Attacks; Ranchers are Skeptical
Range riders are putting themselves between wolves and the cattle they’re trying to protect. With long hours, difficult terrain and millions of acres to patrol, some ranchers doubt that they can be effective.
December 8, 2025
Federal and State Failures Push Healthcare Further Out of Reach for Rural North Carolina
Cascading effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, and a state budget deadlock make vital healthcare unaffordable for a growing number of rural North Carolinians.
December 8, 2025
‘On the Brink of Catastrophic Failure:’ How Long Will Trenton Water Works Keep Working?
Trenton Water Works serves approximately 225,000 people and is over 200 years old. After years of neglect, the utility is grappling with aging infrastructure, staff shortages, and health concerns.
December 8, 2025
A Tale of Two Droughts: Who is Striving and Who is Thriving?
New Jersey residents struggle to reduce their water usage throughout a year long drought watch while local farmers have yet to see an impact.
December 8, 2025
Filling the Void: Gen Z and the Myth of Beauty
“They send me pictures of their faces with a filter that alters their features and say, ‘I want to look like this.'”