Researchers across biology, philosophy, and AI are split on what counts as a mind—and whether today’s systems qualify.

Under the state constitution, the Florida Legislature has only one specific job: Every year, it must write a balanced budget. It’s never easy, especially if lawmakers are sincerely trying to be fair.

Human trafficking is a hidden local crisis in Western Tidewater. During National Prevention Month, experts urge year-round ...

Republicans and Democrats — have shown they take their charge seriously and are honor-bound to do their duty. Still, as Trump continues to consolidate power in the ...

The levy provides about 14% of the district’s budget. The bond funds improvements districtwide.

Utah’s experience backs Sen. John Lovick’s bill to lower the blood alcohol limit for drivers to 0.05.

After hearing an outpouring of complaints and reckoning with their own angst, members of the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court decided Tuesday to stall approving the proposed Guadalupe County Major ...

New Year’s Day marked the birthday of an extraordinary American patriot, one whose name is virtually unknown today but whose leadership, bipartisanship, and tireless work ethic are needed today as ...

The Aspen Gardens pocket neighborhood proposed in Walla Walla deserves attention and support from the community. The idea began when a parent started asking hard questions. Shannon Bergevin and her ...

Indiana has gained attention in the national media of late, most notably after the state Senate voted not to follow President Donald Trump’s command that Hoosier lawmakers redraw the state’s ...

In early 1900, following the death of English writer, critic and philanthropist John Ruskin, Hearst newspapers published the following piece in its editorial column. As we start a new year, the ...

Rep. Elise Stefanik, Republican candidate running to unseat New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, announced she is pulling out of the race and will not seek reelection for her congressional seat, in ...