DNC Live Coverage: Thursday, August 20
Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is speaking Thursday night. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. Central.
What’s soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
Trump cuts threaten measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices
The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.
Judge freezes Trump plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Federal Judge Royce Lamberth ruled the continued operation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was "in the public interest" and froze White House plans to shut it down.
Supreme Court upholds Biden-era rule regulating ghost guns
The court said that ghost guns, which are virtually untraceable weapons that require assembly, are considered "firearms" and subject to ATF regulation.
Watch: U.S. intelligence leaders testify in House after Signal flap
The use of civilian software to discuss sensitive military and government matters came to light after a journalist from The Atlantic magazine said he was mistakenly added to a group chat on Signal.
‘Grandpas’ got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders’ health, too
Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.