Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar

This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories. Applause echoed through the halls of the Gage County courthouse.

A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune.

After ProPublica contacted Dr. Joseph Mercola for an article on babies dying after parents turned down vitamin K shots, he publicly reversed his long-held stance that the shots weren't needed. “The data is clear: vitamin K saves lives, ” he wrote.

The Right’s “Election Fraud” Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primaries

Spencer Pratt’s pratfall in LA, Graham Platner’s victory, prediction markets, and other takeaways from the California and Maine primary elections.

What is the best use for old railroad tracks? New Yorkers have opinions.

The fight over an abandoned railway in Queens reflects a national debate over whether unused track should become parks or transit lines.

Hakeem Jeffries Finally Finds a Spine: Dem Leaders Rallied Against Extending Domestic Spy Law

Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as spy chief pushed centrist Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries to rally against a domestic spying law.

How Policing Teen Hangouts Became a Key Issue in D. C. Mayor's Race

Kenyan McDuffie says DC needs teen curfews. Janeese Lewis George argues that's playing into the Trump administration's hand.

What’s driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change.

Most Democrats and moderate Republicans agree that global warming is increasing the cost of living, a new survey shows.

Missile Defense Worked Against Iran. It Might Not Work Against China.

The ongoing war has revealed vulnerabilities that could prove far more dangerous in a conflict over Taiwan.