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Editorial coverage from the Peoria USA Wire newsroom.

Government
Originalism: What it is, what it isn’t and why it’s the most democratic option for the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court returns from summer break Oct. 5, 2026, and begins hearing a new year of cases.
SyndicatedBrian Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt UniversitySep 28, 20265 min read
Business
Why fuel prices may go higher still
If you think your energy costs are high now, the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse.
SyndicatedJoshua Busby, Professor of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at AustinSep 28, 20266 min read
Environment
Are there toxic chemicals in your grocery store receipt?
“Would you like your receipt?”
SyndicatedSean McCann, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois ChicagoSep 28, 20266 min read
Health
Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances and workplace equality
When our second child was born, my spouse had several weeks of paternity leave under his parental leave policy at work.
SyndicatedMegan Kuykendoll, Instructor of Family Science and Social Work, Miami UniversitySep 28, 20266 min read
Health
Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it - new research
Anyone with ovaries who lives long enough will experience menopause. While menopause is a natural transition in midlife, it can strongly affect a person’s quality of life and their current and future risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and…
SyndicatedAudrey Hendricks, Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics, University of Colorado AnschutzSep 28, 20264 min read
Technology
What was the original first-person shooter? Two largely forgotten computer games from the 1970s ushered in the genre
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.
SyndicatedMark J. P. Wolf, Professor of Communication, Concordia University WisconsinSep 28, 20264 min read
Government
Diesel hits record $6.51 as some Republicans break with Trump over Iran war
WASHINGTON — Diesel prices hit a record average of $6.51 a gallon Monday, and some in President Donald Trump’s own party are breaking their support for the ongoing war in Iran that has driven fuel prices to staggering levels in the United S…
SyndicatedAshley MurraySep 21, 20264 min read
Health
Doctors and enrollees sue over Medicaid work requirements from Trump’s spending law
Medicaid enrollees from five states and leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit Friday challenging new Medicaid work requirements.
SyndicatedNada HassaneinSep 21, 20263 min read