Nominations sought for the Al Smith Award for public service through community journalism - Entrepreneur Generations

Al Smith The Bluegrass Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the...

Report: 'Deaths of despair' decrease across the country, but Appalachia still sees the highest mortality rates - Entrepreneur Generations

Opioids are one of the biggest drivers of deaths of despair in Appalachia. (Photo by S. Pollio, Unsplash)  The U.S. mortality rate from ...

Small towns use simple fix that starts with private funds to keep high schoolers out of dead-end jobs - Entrepreneur Generations

rootED advisors help rural students navigate educational and employment complexities. (rootED photo) A new program launched by billionaire i...

When reporters explore National Parks, stories and trails abound - Entrepreneur Generations

A hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from California through Oregon to Washington state. ( Photo by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Mana...

Flora & Fauna: Wildlife and people agree on best mating sounds; eat your oats; 5.6 million bees found underground - Entrepreneur Generations

Male zebra finch calls attract mates. Female zebra finches and human study participants agreed on which males had the best calls.  (Photo by...

Medicare offers pilot program that covers GLP-1 weight loss drugs - Entrepreneur Generations

A recent Medicare change offers older Americans with obesity concerns a chance at affordable and possibly life-changing weight-loss drugs. T...

Severe weather and wildfires have home insurance rates climbing in states where rates had been cheaper - Entrepreneur Generations

Hailstorms in Iowa have caused home insurance rates to spike.  (Photo by Champers Fu, Unsplash) After a decade of severe weather and wildfir...

How the war in Iran is altering planting plans for American farmers - Entrepreneur Generations

Urea is a one of the most popular nitrogen fertilizers for  corn crops in the U.S. (DTN graph) For farmers, the war in Iran has meant changi...

Quick hits: No.1 favorite ice cream; ousting rogue drones; big find by NASA's Curiosity Rover; some good news - Entrepreneur Generations

Farm Journal graphic, from IDFA National Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Trends Survey It's dark and rich and back in the top spot. ...

After four years and many obstacles, 'Internet for All' is unlikely to reach every American - Entrepreneur Generations

BEAD may not be able to live up to its 'Internet for All' promise.   (Photo by Jay Heike, Unsplash) After years of planning and dela...