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More than half of teens are using AI to complete their homework, from explaining a mathematical equation to summarizing entire novels. Some parents say it’s okay, but others are in the dark.

The findings come from a major, yearlong “premortem” conducted by the Brookings Institution’s Center for Universal Education.

Explore five major U.S. policy rollbacks in 2025 and learn how each one could impact your finances, taxes, benefits and everyday spending.

With just weeks until Trump re-enters office and with the promise of mass deportations looming, here are some cities and states that will see the most effects.

The number of American women voting Democratic declines after Joe Biden’s election to the presidency. Why?

On November 5, millions of Americans will cast their votes for president, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump. This historic election, however, is not determined by a singular national poll, but rather a state-by-state contest. Many people outside the US, and some inside,…

Unless the post-election session is remarkably productive, the current Congress could be a relative bust, on track to pass fewer laws than its predecessor.

The US vice president, Kamala Harris, rushed to the defence of Joe Biden after his calamitous debate performance against Donald Trump in late June. In an interview with CNN, she said: “There are three things that were true yesterday before the debate that are still true today … First, the…

As the U.S. economy relied more heavily on migrant labor, this report shows which states and occupations may see the highest migrant demand in the years to come