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Get clear, easy-to-understand explainers on the news, current events, and the issues shaping everyday life. NetPound’s News section breaks down complex topics, from inflation and government policy to elections and how major systems work, into simple, factual answers. Stay informed with straightforward explainers that make sense of the headlines.

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Oregon Is Past a Million Acres Burned and Interstate 84 Keeps Closing

Dozens of large fires have pushed Oregon past a million acres burned, and

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How to Read the News Critically: A Media Literacy Guide

Media literacy is one of the most valuable skills of our time

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How to Stay Informed Without Getting Overwhelmed

Staying informed matters, but the endless churn of news can leave anyone anxious

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How to Spot Fake News and Misinformation

Misinformation spreads faster and further than ever online

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Unraveling the Trump Indictment: What Happened, What It Means, and What’s Next

The anticipated indictment of former President Donald Trump has finally arrived,

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Sleep Soundly: The 10 Best Mattresses for Sale on Amazon

Are you in the market for a new mattress but don’t know where to start?

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Insurrection at the Capitol

On January 6th, 2021, the world watched in disbelief as a violent mob stormed

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Doxxing: What it is and Why it’s Dangerous

The internet has brought many benefits to our lives, including the ability to

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Sports

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Recreation

Gamescom’s Biggest Announcement Was for a Game From 2015
Gamescom Opening Night Live ran Tuesday afternoon and the biggest announcement
Health

An mRNA Cancer Vaccine Just Cleared a Phase 3 Trial for the First Time
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has succeeded in a Phase 3 trial for the
Finance

Dick’s Sporting Goods Just Had the Worst Day in Its History
Dick’s Sporting Goods had the worst trading day in its history Tuesday,
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A Gang Attack in Haiti Killed 47 and Took More Than 50 Hostages
At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 abducted when gang members
Television

Every Dolly Parton Tribute Special and When to Watch It
CBS and ABC both cleared Tuesday primetime within hours of the news that Dolly
Pets

Two Dog Food Recalls in One Week Now Cover Eleven States
Two dog food recalls landed inside a week and together they cover eleven states
Weather

A Heat Dome Has Parked Over Texas and Oklahoma and It Is Not Leaving
A heat dome parked over the Southern Plains is breaking daily records across