Shift to Digital Census Raises Fears of Iowa Caucuses-Like Breakdown

MIKE SCHNEIDER / The Associated Press Feb 15, 2020 A lot of new technology is expected for this year's once-in-a-decade count. Experts and watchdogs sound the alarm about potential mayhem. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

At Least 1 Death, Hundreds of Illnesses Blamed on Record U.S. Heat Wave

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2013 The Western part of the United States is in the throes of a record-setting heat wave that is expected to continue through the week, with temperatures forecast to hit the 120s in some areas. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mortgage Rates Reach Record Low

Staff / Truthdig Sep 29, 2011 U.S. mortgage rates on 30-year fixed loans have fallen to a record low after the Federal Reserve last week announced its plan to reduce borrowing costs by replacing short-term debt with more long-term debt. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Groups Push to Make Doctors’ Performance Records Public Again

Staff / Truthdig Sep 17, 2011 Journalism and patient advocacy organizations are fighting against a recent decision by the Obama administration to shut down public access to an online database of doctor malpractice and disciplinary records. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A First in Iraq War: A Month With No U.S. Dead

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2011 Not a single American service member died in Iraq in August, a first since the U.S. invasion of the country in 2003. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Now in Afghanistan Longer Than Soviets

Staff / Truthdig Nov 28, 2010 Some records are made to be broken, from the 100-meter dash to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. But who would covet breaking the nine-year, 50-day Soviet record for its military campaign in Afghanistan? And the winner is … the USA. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stock Market at 19-Month High

Staff / Truthdig Apr 24, 2010 Even in the face of an extended recession, devastating double-digit unemployment and a barrage of political charges that President Barack Obama's health care reform will decimate the economy, the U.S. stock market finished the week at a 19-month high. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Library of Congress to Store Public Tweets

Staff / Truthdig Apr 15, 2010 Twitter users, you've been warned: Your thoughts while showering are about to be saved for posterity. The Library of Congress announced Thursday that the venerable institution of record was acquiring the whole public Twitter archive, so watch what you overshare from now on. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Shock and Aw: Getting Over the Sins of ’98

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Feb 11, 2010 This just in: With all forgiven, Mark McGwire makes Hall of Fame. Who knows, it may even happen in his lifetime. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

U.S. Unemployment Edges Toward Double Digits

Staff / Truthdig Oct 2, 2009 Economic news and pessimistic views: U.S. unemployment increased slightly to 9.8 percent and, moreover, this figure shows the crisis is far from over, experts say. Joblessness is at a 26-year high. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Unemployment Hits a 26-Year High

Staff / Truthdig Sep 4, 2009 Just as the Labor Day weekend arrives comes word that the U.S. economy shed another 216,000 jobs last month, pushing the unemployment rate up to a 26-year high of 9.7 percent. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush’s 11th-Hour Bid for Secrecy

Stanley Kutler / Truthdig Nov 30, 2008 The times are unprecedented. Not since 1861 have we watched the last gasps of an outgoing administration with such anxiety. Then the nation was concerned with drift and inertia; now we watch for further ideological mischief. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )