FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 18 - The Untold Story

Using ‘neurodivergent’ as a catch-all term is problematic – here’s why

The term “neurodivergent” is being used more and more often in everyday conversation, on social media and even in scientific research.

The Conversation · Sep 17

The State’s Bible-Only Reading List Is a Disservice to Texas Kids

A new required list doesn't meet the need to learn about the major religious traditions that make up Texas today—and it could impair public schools' ability to serve diverse populations.

Texas Observer · Sep 17

Divorced at 45? These 7 Money Decisions Suddenly Matter More

Divorced at 45? The financial decisions made after the paperwork gets signed can matter almost as much as the decisions made during the divorce itself. At that age, there may still be decades of earning, saving, investing, and retirement planning ahead, which makes it important to avoid turning a difficult…

Clever Dude · Sep 17

US, China security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for AI risks

The experts, part of a US-China dialogue whose work helps inform official discussions, are urging both governments to prepare for such scenarios amid rising concerns about increasingly powerful and more autonomous systems.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Most Americans Are Concerned With The Environmental Impact Of AI, Poll Shows. Democrats Worry The Most.

53% of U.S. adults are now "extremely" or "very" concerned about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, up from 41% who expressed similar concerns last year.

International Business Times · Sep 17

Don Jr.'s wedding, a corruption story

ProPublica reveals that a Russian oligarch paid for Bahama nuptials. Right-wing media is silent

Salon · Sep 17

PHOTO ESSAY: A small town on Cincinnati's outskirts is among those transformed by immigration surge

An old building in Lockland, Ohio, bustles every Friday afternoon, the sound of hammering old bicycle tires mixing with laughter and conversation that switches from English to the West African language Pular.

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Minnesota Shoplifter’s Mugshot Goes Viral After Everyone Keeps Making The Same Observation

One claimed the arrested woman could be the “secret child” of the global pop star because of the “scarily uncanny” resemblance between them.

Bored Panda · Sep 17

Trump’s love of fossil fuels is about more than money

The US decision to remove limits on coal and gas plant emissions is rooted in a perception of manliness in these industries

The Guardian - US · Sep 17

Data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went as border surge reshaped America

Some went to cities that have long been magnets for immigrants but increasingly, others found their way to smaller cities with less developed immigrant footholds

The Independent UK · Sep 17