Sean Salai

West Virginia University faculty reject tying tenure to woke work

West Virginia University's faculty has rejected a proposal that would have, on "equity" grounds, advanced professors doing diversity work while making it easier to fire tenured colleagues whose work is deemed subpar.

January 19, 2023

Gallup: Record number of Americans sour on health care

Record numbers of Americans have "soured" on the quality of health care and their own medical coverage, Gallup reported in a poll Thursday.

January 19, 2023

Runners seek pandemic escapism in scenic ‘ultramarathons’

At 5 o'clock each morning, D.C. high schooler Leila Boser laces up her shoes and escapes the indoor blues by running -- for at least seven miles.

January 18, 2023

Americans’ abortion views largely unchanged by overturn of Roe: Poll

Americans' opinions about abortion are largely unchanged since the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling last year.

January 18, 2023

The price of health: Record 38% of adults delayed medical treatment due to costs, Gallup poll says

Inflation led a record high 38% of Americans to delay medical treatment due to costs last year, Gallup reported Tuesday in an annual poll.

January 17, 2023

West Virginia University delays vote on woke tenure revisions

West Virginia University's faculty Senate has delayed voting on a proposal that would advance professors doing diversity and social justice work while making it easier to fire tenured colleagues.

January 13, 2023

Fetal mortality rates unchanged despite COVID fears: CDC

Fetal mortality rates held steady during the first two years of the pandemic despite early reports of the virus threatening infants in the womb, according to new federal data.

January 12, 2023

Students find new way to cheat through AI, and teachers haven’t been able to stop it

Educators across the U.S. are sounding the alarm over ChatGPT, an upstart artificial intelligence that can write term papers for students based on keywords without clear signs of plagiarism.

January 12, 2023

Soaring diesel prices add to inflationary pressures

The cost of a gallon of diesel fuel is soaring even as regular gas prices fall, putting new pressures on U.S. shipping and consumer prices.

January 10, 2023

Low price a peel: Cost for bananas remains steady as other foods rise

In a time of skyrocketing food bills, bananas have offered consumers a relative relief from inflationary pain.

January 10, 2023

CDC finds long-term decline in Americans having kids

The percentage of Americans having children is in long-term decline, falling most among educated White and Asian single women with higher incomes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday.

January 10, 2023

Vegetarians live longer, have fewer chronic illnesses, study finds

Americans who eat plenty of fresh vegetables and avoid processed meats have a lower risk of premature death and chronic illness, according to a decadeslong study.

January 9, 2023

Census: Nearly 3 million Americans cited COVID for not working last month

Nearly 3 million Americans cited COVID-19 as their reason for not working last month, according to new Census Bureau data.

January 6, 2023

Pandemic switch to telehealth led to more mental health treatment, study finds

Doctors switching from in-person mental health care to telehealth during early pandemic lockdowns facilitated a rise in the number of Americans seeking treatment for emotional disturbances, a recent study found.

January 6, 2023

National Museum of the U.S. Navy names 5 finalists for concept art

A panel of museum officials and senior Navy leaders plan to evaluate the submissions of the five firms, followed by a public art showcase exhibit this spring.

January 5, 2023

Outdoor schooling: Support grows for nature preschools after learning model blossomed amid pandemic

Surging interest in outdoor schooling comes amid multiple reports showing U.S. test scores dropped dramatically as students switched to virtual and hybrid learning during the pandemic.

January 5, 2023

Smithsonian Castle to close Feb. 1 for 5-year renovation

The Smithsonian Institution Building will close Feb. 1 for the first major renovation to the Castle since the late 1960s, officials announced Thursday.

January 5, 2023

More toys recalled in 2022 than previous 4 years combined

An inflatable inner tube with poles covered in lead-based paint. A toddler walker with tiny wheels and wheel attachment hardware that can detach. A "stacking" activity set with information stickers that can separate from the bottom.

January 4, 2023

Gallup: Americans feel ‘largely pessimistic’ about 2023

Most Americans have negative expectations for economic, political, social and international issues in the new year, according to the latest Gallup poll.

January 3, 2023

School boards, NBA make top 10 ‘worst of the woke’ list

School boards and the NBA have joined an annual top 10 list of "worst of the woke" institutions that displayed intolerance in the name of tolerance the past year.

December 30, 2022