Don't Count Them Out Just Because They Can't Cast A Ballot
This election season, groups that are unable to vote — like youth and undocumented people — are solidifying their impact on America's democratic process.
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Indicator Malfunctioned On Lion Air Jet's Final 4 Flights, 'Black Box' Data Show
Investigators say an airspeed indicator on the brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 was experiencing "technical problems" during three flights prior to the fatal crash on Oct. 29.
Can't Stop Worrying? Try Tetris To Ease Your Mind
There could be an upside to your phone addiction. Games like Tetris can reduce anxiety, according to new research. So if you've got Election Day jitters, go ahead and launch that app.
The World Is More Interested Than Usual In The U.S. Midterm Elections. Here's Why
The midterms are seen as a crucial indicator of the direction of the U.S. "If the Republicans do well, then across Europe, people will be thinking Trump is not just a passing phase," says one analyst.
Neuroscientists Debate A Simple Question: How Does The Brain Store A Phone Number?
Working memory is where the brain keeps bits of information in everyday life handy. But brain scientists don't agree on how working memory works.
Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers
Experts say white supremacist hate groups are targeting young video game fans for recruitment via YouTube, Twitch, game-related forums, and directly within multiplayer game chat.
Technical Difficulties May Jeopardize Food Stamps At Farmers Markets
If a popular app used by many farmers markets to process federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits is no longer offered next spring, consumers' access to fresh produce may be stalled.
Georgia's Kemp Accuses Democrats Of Hacking; Opponent Abrams Labels It A Stunt
Two days before facing Stacey Abrams in the race for governor, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp says his office is investigating the state's Democratic Party but offered no proof of wrongdoing.
Voter Purges Are Up, But Most Americans Won't See Problems At The Polls
Registration problems have been in the news a lot lately, but some experts worry that fears about casting a ballot could be overblown and hurt voter confidence.
Legacy Admissions Offer An Advantage — And Not Just At Schools Like Harvard
The practice dates back to the 1920s, when a new cohort of students — many of them Jewish and/or immigrants — were vying for space at American universities.