Dolly Parton blazed a path that modern country stars can’t follow
commentary Parton’s outwardly apolitical, quietly radical balancing act can’t be repeated in the social media age Published August 27, 2026 9:25AM (EDT) Dolly Parton performs during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 23, 2023. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) Dolly Parton made a lotContinue Reading
“Platform Extractivism”: Inside Venezuela’s Hidden Workforce Training AI Algorithms for Pennies
Julián Posada’s upcoming book, titled Platform Extractivism: Data Work and the People Powering Artificial Intelligence, is based on extensive fieldwork among data workers in Venezuela. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, amid a hyperinflation crisis, entire communities in Venezuela depended on data work, says Posada, a professor at YaleContinue Reading
Space Math at NASA: Math Problems Related to Climate Change
This problem set from Space Math at NASA includes a total of 14 exercises for students grades K-12+. Utilizing real-world data to analyze and predict changing global temperatures, rising sea levels, and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, these problems serve as an engaging tool for students to practice data analysis and mathematical modelingContinue Reading
Roman Series: Why NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Will Make Unexpected Discoveries
Episode description: Take a deep dive into the science of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope with Julie McEnery, Roman’s senior project scientist. Learn why Roman’s survey data will be so detailed that they could cover a 4K screen the size of dozens of city blocks and why JulieContinue Reading
In Toss-Up House District, Voters Crave Leadership To Fix Broken Healthcare
Voters in California’s 22nd Congressional District call healthcare a top priority in November’s midterm elections. Although challenger Randy Villegas has built a following among residents craving change, undecided voters say they want to hear more from the Democrat and from GOP incumbent Rep. David Valadao on their affordability plans…Continue Reading
Remembering legendary icon Dolly Parton | On Balance
On this episode of “On Balance,” Leland Vittert remembers legendary country music singer Dolly Parton, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 80. Lee Greenwood and Holly Gleason pay tribute. Meanwhile, polls are closed in South Carolina as DDHQ projects Senator Darline Graham to win a tough primary. HoganContinue Reading
‘I was there’: MGM Grand investigator shares what he saw the night Tupac Shakur was shot
Was a violent brawl at the MGM Grand Hotel the catalyst for the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur? Doug Poppa, a former investigator at the MGM Grand Hotel, joins NewsNation’s Jesse Weber to share what he heard on that fateful night. “Jesse Weber Live” brings a fresh, fast-paced, andContinue Reading
Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.Continue Reading
Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitors and visitors
Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games.Continue Reading
Dramatic Livestream Captures Boeing 737 Tire Explosion On LAX Runway
Last night, a DHL Boeing 737-800 freighter had an eventful arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Southern California after what had initially been a run-of-the-mill domestic flight from Phoenix. As the aircraft braked after touching down, it reportedly locked its brakes, causing at least one of its tiresContinue Reading
The Marine One Incident Over Washington DC Revealed A Critical Gap In The FAA’s Post-Collision Helicopter Rule
On August 4, 2026, Marine One and an Envoy Air regional jet briefly shared the airspace over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), despite new FAA procedures designed specifically to prevent commercial aircraft from operating near the presidential helicopter. Marine One, carrying President Traitor 47, liftedContinue Reading
Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed
Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing., Read MoreContinue Reading