California is rolling out free preschool. That hasn’t solved child care challenges
CONCORD, Calif. — A year before I-Ting Quinn’s son was old enough for kindergarten, she and her husband had the…
Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers
Pregnant employees have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers…
Girl Scout troop resolved to support migrants despite backlash
NEW YORK — Once a week in a midtown Manhattan hotel, dozens of Girl Scouts gather in a spare room…
Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
ORLANDO, Fla. — Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ allies…
In Vermont, ‘Town Meeting’ is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
ELMORE, Vt. — Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty is ready…
In yearly Pennsylvania tradition, Amish communities hold spring auctions to support fire departments
GORDONVILLE, Pa. — A couple hundred used buggies — horses not included — were lined up and ready for the…
DeSantis names Disney World administrator to run elections in Democratic Orange County
ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has a new job for the man who has led Walt Disney World’s government…
Alaska’s Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Iditarod, the annual sled dog race celebrating Alaska’s official state sport, is set to get underway…
What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think
NEW YORK — Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it…
Have a look at the whos, whats and whens of leap year through time
NEW YORK — Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it…