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The Dispatch→ The H-1B Visa, Explained
As the tech industry boomed, demand for visas intended for highly skilled workers has far outstripped their availability.
The Dispatch→ Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Food Claims, Explained
The science, or lack thereof, behind some of the HHS secretary nominee’s nutritional views.
The Dispatch→ The Senate Confirmation Process, Explained
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as Donald Trump’s AG pick is far from unprecedented.
The Dispatch→ The Fluoridation Fracas, Explained
Studies have validated fluoride’s benefits at low levels, but newer research shows risks.
The Dispatch→ Jobs Report Revisions, Explained
The Bureau of Labor Statistics revises its jobs reports often to bring a cloudy picture into better focus.
The Dispatch→ The Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022, Explained
After January 6’s chaos, Congress moved to impede partisan efforts to manipulate election outcomes.
The Dispatch→ Apple’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Assistance, Explained
A software innovation could improve on current non-prescription hearing aids.
The Dispatch→ Bush v. Gore, Explained
Fiascos all the way down.
The Dispatch→ FEMA’s Role in Natural Disaster Response, Explained
The agency coordinates the federal response to disasters, but local governments are in charge.
The Dispatch→ How the U.S. Tracks Immigrants Convicted of Crimes, Explained
What Immigration and Customs Enforcement data on the custody status of noncitizens really tells us.
The Dispatch→ The Antitrust Case Against Google’s Ad Business, Explained
The government’s latest case against the tech giant centers on its alleged dominance of online advertising.
The Dispatch→ Fertility Treatments, Explained
They're more varied—and more common—than just in vitro fertilization.
The Dispatch→ The Supreme Court’s Upcoming Transgender Treatment Case, Explained
In its next term, justices could decide to strike down a law prohibiting gender-transition treatment for minors.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Kamala Harris’ August 8, 2024, Detroit Rally Photo Is NOT AI-Generated; Airplane Engine and Fuselage Reflection Explained by Physics
Is an image from a Kamala Harris political rally in Detroit a "FAKE AI PHOTO" because the reflection on the plane's engine and fuselage doesn't show a crowd? No, that's not true: the reflection on the plane's engine can be explained by a
The Dispatch→ The U.K. Riots, Explained
A tragic attack at a dance class became fodder for social media speculation and violent rioting across the nation
The Dispatch→ The Druze Religion, Explained
Scattered across the Middle East for centuries, the small religious sect faces new challenges in a volatile region.
The Dispatch→ The Olympics’ ‘Ban’ on Russia and Belarus, Explained
The war in Ukraine means participants from those nations are competing in Paris as ‘individual neutral athletes.’
The Dispatch→ Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order on Homelessness, Explained
The implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson are already being felt in California.
The Dispatch→ Cognitive Impairment Tests, Explained
Not all confusion and forgetfulness is dementia, but they can be warning signs, and some widely used assessments can help spot trouble.
The Dispatch→ State Voter ID Laws, Explained
Voter ID laws vary by state, with some emphasizing security at registration and others at the polling place.
The Dispatch→ Secret Service Security at Campaign Events, Explained
Investigators want to know how a gunman got a clear shot of former President Donald Trump.
Full Fact→ UK defence spending: explained
A guide to what we currently spend on defence, how that could change in future and how spending compares historically and internationally.
Full Fact→ House building in England: explained
We’ve looked at the number of homes being built in England, and why house building isn’t keeping up with demand.
Full Fact→ The Labour government’s plans for growth: explained
We take a look at how economic growth is measured in the UK, and the policies the new government has put forward to achieve its “national mission”.
The Dispatch→ How Democrats Could Replace Joe Biden as Their Nominee, Explained
Rules provide for pledged delegates to act as free agents in certain situations.
Full Fact→ Net Zero: explained
In the run-up to the general election, we look at what ‘Net Zero’ means, what the government is doing about it, and whether the UK is on course to meet its emissions targets.
Full Fact→ Welfare reform: explained
A guide to how much the UK spends on welfare, the impact of recent reforms, and how the main parties propose to address future issues.
The Dispatch→ The European Union’s AI and Data Privacy Regulation, Explained
Regulators in Europe have become the most aggressive in the world.
Full Fact→ Crime statistics explained – is it rising or falling?
A guide to how crime statistics for England and Wales are presented, and why the question of whether crime is rising or falling can be hard to answer.
The Dispatch→ The Residency Challenge of a Trump-Rubio Ticket, Explained
Having two Florida men on the same party’s presidential ticket would complicate Electoral College voting.
Full Fact→ NHS staffing: explained
Full Fact covers the basic things you need to know about the people who work for the NHS.
The Dispatch→ Tactical Nuclear Weapons, Explained
Are they really tactical?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Canadian Cancer Society Did NOT ‘Apologize’ For Using ‘Cervix’ Instead Of ‘Front Hole’ — It Explained Its Word Choice
Did the Canadian Cancer Society "apologize" for using the word "cervix" instead of "front hole"? No, that's not true: The organization added a note to one of the articles published on its website explaining a rationale for the Society's c
The Dispatch→ New U.S. Rules for Dangerous Pathogen Research, Explained
This risky but essential research gets a public safety revamp.
The Dispatch→ The President, Congress, and Arms Transfers, Explained
Who decides what and how much military aid to send to foreign allies?
The Dispatch→ Arguments Over the Antisemitism Awareness Act, Explained
The bill has bipartisan support and bipartisan opposition.
The Dispatch→ A Potential Trump Jail Sentence, Explained
What happens if the former president is sentenced to jail in his New York trial?
The Dispatch→ The Great Cicada Co-Emergence, Explained
This spring’s entomological marvel is an exceptionally American natural event.
The Dispatch→ Viktor Orbán’s Complicated Record, Explained
Hungary’s prime minister is a darling of the New Right, but his efforts to consolidate power have sparked criticism.