Congress Is Still Struggling to Fund the Government
A number of controversial issues have emerged in recent weeks as roadblocks to a new budget bill.
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The Beleaguered State of Inner-City Schools
Poorly built schools have detrimental effects on the students who attend them, but no easy solution is in sight.
The Potential Ramifications of Trump’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan
The president's proposed $1 trillion infrastructure investment could heat up the debate around the role of the federal government in local planning and policy.
Are the Floating Houses of the Netherlands a Solution Against the Rising Seas?
Houseboats have long been a common sight in the Netherlands. But a new community of floating homes may signal a solution for rising sea levels across the globe.
Trump to Roll Back Obama-Era Flood Protections
The 2015 rule would require higher upfront construction costs, but would ultimately save lives.
Meet the Man Determined to Map the Entire Internet
Paul Barford is leading a team of researchers determined to show us what the Internet—in all its wire-bound glory—actually looks like.
Tunnel Collapse at a Former Nuclear Production Site in Washington State Forces Workers to Take Cover
There were no injuries reported, but workers near the tunnel were evacuated.
This Chart Illustrates Why Infrastructure Investment Is a Good Idea
Why, where, and how to put federal dollars into our aging infrastructure system.
Why America’s Lead Problem Is So Much Bigger Than Just Flint
There’s not enough money or political will to fix our country’s aging pipes. By Jared Keller (Photo: Sarah…