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"I am not a physicist and this is not a physics book." That's the statement from David Schwartz, the son of a physicist and the author of a new biography…

As It Was: Northern California Mining Towns Spring Up in the 1850s

During the early 1850s, five gold mining settlements sprang up in Northern California’s Trinity County, including Minersville, Ridgeville, Sebastopol,…

In this Tuesday, June 23, 2020, file photo, a lone masked protester sits in front of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore. Coronavirus cases are increasing rapidly in Oregon, which is cause for concern.

Oregon’s COVID-19 Cases Are Trending Upward. That’s A Big Reason For Concern.

Oregon, like the rest of the United States and countries around the world, is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Is it another wave?

Customers walk into a Target at Century Plaza in Pittsburg on Oct. 13, 2020.

Prop. 15: How Would It Impact California’s Housing Crisis?

Some experts are concerned higher taxes on commercial properties will incentivize cash-strapped cities to favor retail over housing. One analysis suggests Prop. 15 could be a housing boon, though.

Rep. Peter DeFazio (left) and Alek Skarlatos (right)

Oregon’s 4th Congressional District Draws National Attention

Voters in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District haven’t sent a Republican to Congress since 1972. But the current race between incumbent Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Springfield, and GOP challenger Alek Skarlatos is drawing national attention to a degree not recently seen in the district.

Hundreds of unemployed Kentucky residents wait in long lines outside the Kentucky Career Center in Frankfort for help with their unemployment claims on June 19. New research shows savings built up by the jobless are starting to run out.

'I'm Still Unemployed': Millions In Dire Situation As Savings Start To Run Out

Many unemployed Americans have been tapping into their savings to pay bills. But those savings are going fast, and hopes for a new round of pandemic relief before the election are fading.

The <em>New York Post</em>'s claims about Hunter Biden relied on Steve Bannon (left), Rudy Giuliani and a heavy dose of assumptions.

Analysis: Questionable 'N.Y. Post' Scoop Driven By Ex-Hannity Producer And Giuliani

Red flags abound in a story about Hunter Biden that provides fodder for President Trump and his allies. The allegations rest on speculation and assumptions rather than journalistically sound facts.

Helping Hands Need A Break, Too: How To Lend Support Without Burning Out

These days, there are hundreds of reasons to open your heart to others, but it's easy to get exhausted. Try these tips honed by social workers for staying healthy and empathetic.

After making a new life in the U.S., Jacob Moscovitch's mother, or Imma, raised three kids and led the household while working a part-time job. Moscovitch says his older sister Simone told him, "Imma is my superhero, no cape necessary." Here, Imma stands for a portrait in her bedroom on May 8.

Documenting Grief: A Mother And Son Grow Closer Despite Loss

When photographer Jacob Moscovitch's grandmother died in Israel earlier this year, he and his family couldn't travel because of the pandemic. Instead, he photographed his mother's grieving process.

Destructive wildfires are on the rise in the United States. More than 40 million Americans live in zones at high risk because towns and cities have increasingly expanded into fire-prone landscapes.

Is Your Home At Risk Of Wildfire In A Changing Climate? 6 Questions To Ask

More and more Americans now live in wildfire-prone landscapes and have no idea of the perils they face. Here's how to find out.

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