Nearly 57 million U.S. private-sector workers lack employer retirement plans, leaving many with just $12,000 in savings by their 50s. States are launching auto…

New York’s progressive primary wins show growing support for democratic socialist policies like rent control and wealth taxes, threatening centrist Democrats l…

Australia is strengthening its ban on under-16s using social media after data showed 70% of kids still had accounts despite a 2023 law. Other countries face si…

Humans and great apes share a laugh that evolved 15 million years ago, showing laughter's deep roots in social bonding. This suggests laughter's rhythmic patte…

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s is easily bypassed, with 85% of teens still using platforms via weak age checks like self-reporting age or sharing a…

Mamdani’s left-wing insurgent candidates threaten to split the Democratic vote in key House races, risking their razor-thin congressional majority. His strateg…

Democratic socialists like AOC and Bernie Sanders are pushing mainstream Democrats leftward on healthcare, housing, and labor rights by leveraging grassroots s…

Norway’s "Viking row," a synchronized fan chant, went viral after the national team qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, blending Viking…

"Spot the Pol!" is a new online game where players identify the missing politician in a Politico photo featuring mixed public figures. The game highlights publ…

Wendy's shares dropped nearly 7% after surging 25.7% the previous day due to a Reddit-driven meme-stock frenzy, highlighting how social media hype can temporar…

GOP operatives are using viral videos of confused World Cup tourists struggling at Waffle Houses to argue that immigration is eroding American cultural norms, …