Imagine a world where kids are not just learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), but are actually excited to apply these skills to real-world problems. MIT's four pioneering initiatives - Scratch, the Computer Clubhouse Network, the Fab Lab network, and FIRST robotics compet
Charlie Hunnam, the actor behind the iconic character Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy, is set to star in Amazon's adaptation of Ed Brubaker's Criminal comics. The upcoming crime drama, Criminal, appears to be his perfect Sons of Anarchy replacement. But, will Hunnam's new character, Leo Patterson, be
Philadelphia's rising crime rate is just one example of why Pennsylvania has seen a dramatic increase in voters registering as Republican, according to Salena Zito. But is there more to the story? What if the assumption that crime is the sole reason for this shift is wrong? What might the author hav
With Tim Walz's encouragement, Texas Democrats may be feeling optimistic about their chances of flipping the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Ted Cruz. Walz highlighted the issues that matter most to Texas voters, including abortion restrictions and ballot access laws. He emphasized that thes
Imagine a world where the results of the presidential election are still uncertain, and the stakes are higher than ever. Corporate America is hedging its bets, as the US Chamber and Business Roundtable draft 'what-if' scenarios for a potential Kamala Harris presidency. With billions at stake, contin
Taylor Swift's reluctance to take a public stance on the upcoming presidential election has sparked debate about her motives. Is her silence a sign of a fleeting interest in politics, or is it a calculated move to protect her brand? What if Swift's silence is a deliberate choice, one that reflects h
As the curtains draw open for tonight's showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the stage is set for a battle of wits, policies, and character. But what should we be looking out for? Ahead of the debate, seven NBC News staffers weighed in on one big thing they'll be watching for. Here's wha
As the United States commemorates the 21st anniversary of 9/11, politics cannot help but enter the scene. The attacks on September 11, 2001, resulted in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives, reshaping global politics and domestic security practices forever. What do we really know about the 9/11 attacks?
As the US commemorates the 9/11 attacks, it's hard to ignore the elephant in the room - politics. Every four years, the anniversary falls in the midst of the presidential election season, and this year is no exception. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and left thousands of bereaved relative
Imagine a Presidential debate where one candidate is so incensed they lose their cool. This might have been the case when former President Donald Trump clashed with Vice President Kamala Harris. But was Harris's composure really the key to winning? Or was it Trump's temper that let him down? Here a
