
HealthAdults aged 50 to 80 with a 20 pack-year smoking history who smoke now or quit within 15 years are advised to get a yearly low-dose CT scan, according to the CDC. Here is how eligibility works and where to find help quitting.
Nov 2, 2026 · 7 min

EducationChronic absenteeism means missing at least 10 percent of school days for any reason, about 18 days a year. Here is how it is defined, why the count changed, and which fixes federal researchers back.
Nov 1, 2026 · 7 min

EconomyThe Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged on October 28 after a quarter-point increase in September, but two officials wanted another hike. Here is what the decision means and how it reaches household budgets.
Oct 31, 2026 · 6 min