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Trial Over Alleged Racial Gerrymandering Begins in North Carolina
Trial Over Alleged Racial Gerrymandering Begins in North Carolina
Trial Over Alleged Racial Gerrymandering Begins in North Carolina
2025-06-16 20:25:38
by Alexa Citrin

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A three-judge panel began hearing arguments in federal court on Monday over whether Republican state lawmakers purposely drew congressional and legislative district lines to illegally erode Black voting ahead of the 2024 elections. The trial stems from... Read More

Health
Slay the Dragon, Stay in Shape!
Slay the Dragon, Stay in Shape!

WASHINGTON — If your idea of working out includes slaying dragons, dancing on a glowing floor, or boxing a virtual opponent in your living room, congratulations! You’re part of a growing fitness trend known as exergaming, where physical movement meets... Read More

Most US Adults Say Trump's Military Parade Is not a Good Use of Money, a New AP-NORC Poll Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Washington prepares for a military parade this weekend to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, a... Read More

2025-06-12 13:26:02
First State Welcomes One of Its First Solar Farms

GEORGETOWN, Del. — A ribbon cutting event was recently held in Georgetown, Delaware, to mark the construction of a new... Read More

2025-06-13 15:54:42
Summer 2025 Health Guide

WASHINGTON — When you are young, summertime means freedom from school, days at camp and more time to play outside... Read More

2025-06-16 13:24:36

Elections

2025-06-05 13:03:04
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Bipartisan Deals on Voting and Election Changes Are Rare. It Just Happened in one Swing State

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Facing a legislature dominated by Democrats, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo stood before Nevada lawmakers earlier this year with... Read More

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Facing a legislature dominated by Democrats, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo stood before Nevada lawmakers earlier this year with a message that some did not expect to go far: “Set aside partisan politics.” It was a plea that might... Read More

Renewable Energy

2025-06-11 16:12:46
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New Mexico to Help Finance Energy Efficiency Programs 

SANTA FE, N.M. — Select businesses in New Mexico now have an opportunity to reduce utility bills while lessening their... Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. — Select businesses in New Mexico now have an opportunity to reduce utility bills while lessening their building’s emissions and operating expenses, all while helping their community become more resilient. The New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural... Read More

Health

2025-06-10 12:55:36
by Jesse Zucker
Eat More for Less: Why Nutrient-Dense Foods Matter

WASHINGTON — When you hear the phrase “nutrient-dense,” you might picture kale, quinoa or a very expensive smoothie. But nutrient-dense... Read More

WASHINGTON — When you hear the phrase “nutrient-dense,” you might picture kale, quinoa or a very expensive smoothie. But nutrient-dense foods aren't just for influencers or athletes; they're a practical, science-backed way to get more out of what you eat,... Read More

More from The Well

2025-06-04 22:03:38
by Dan McCue
FDA Issues Highest Alert for Tomato Recall Due to Salmonella Risk

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a tomato recall announced last month in three southern states to... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a tomato recall announced last month in three southern states to its most severe warning due to a potential salmonella contamination. A “Class 1” recall is the FDA’s highest recall designation... Read More

2025-06-10 13:40:02
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‘Snack’ Your Way to Health!

WASHINGTON — It has been well-reported that we’re supposed to get around 150 minutes of cardio exercise each week. But... Read More

WASHINGTON — It has been well-reported that we’re supposed to get around 150 minutes of cardio exercise each week. But what if that number, while still useful, wasn’t the only way to boost your health? What if something as small... Read More

2025-06-04 18:19:26
by Beth McCue
36-Acre Solar Project Now Producing Energy in West Virginia

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Some residents of Berkeley County in West Virginia are now basking in energy being provided by 17,000... Read More

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Some residents of Berkeley County in West Virginia are now basking in energy being provided by 17,000 solar panels. Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp., recently completed construction of their third utility-scale solar site... Read More

2025-06-10 14:17:28
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Amazon to Spend $20B on Data Centers Including One Next to a Nuclear Power Plant

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amazon said Monday that it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania,... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amazon said Monday that it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over an arrangement to essentially plug right... Read More

2025-06-11 19:12:07
by TWN Staff
The Well News Wins Features, Beat-Writing Awards at SPJ DC Dinner

WASHINGTON — The Well News garnered first place nods for online Beat Reporting and Feature Writing Tuesday night at the... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Well News garnered first place nods for online Beat Reporting and Feature Writing Tuesday night at the Society of Professional Journalists D.C. Chapter’s 2025 Dateline Awards ceremony at the National Press Club. In the Beat Reporting category... Read More

2025-06-04 12:21:11
by Andres Ramirez
Ballot Access: Federal and State Efforts on Voting Rights

The current debate over proof-of-citizenship and other voting restrictions is the latest chapter in a long history of battles over... Read More

The current debate over proof-of-citizenship and other voting restrictions is the latest chapter in a long history of battles over access to the ballot in America. For decades, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 provided robust federal protections against discriminatory... Read More

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