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Tuesday’s Headlines Need Exercise

Every hour in a car increases the risk of obesity by 6 percent, while walking a kilometer lowers it 5 percent.

January 13, 2026

Should Monday’s Headlines Carry a Carrot or a Stick?

Human beings generally don't like being forced to do anything, so Grist wonders whether policies like car bans could actually be counterproductive?

January 12, 2026

Friday’s Headlines Are Unsustainably Expensive

To paraphrase former New York City mayoral candidate Jimmy McMillan, the car payment is too damn high.

January 9, 2026

Thursday’s Headlines Are Making Progress

By Yonah Freemark's count, 19 North American transit projects opened last year, with another 19 coming in 2026.

January 8, 2026

Wednesday’s Headlines Have Seen the Light

One year later, data shows congestion pricing in New York City has been an unqualified success.

January 7, 2026

Tuesday’s Headlines Get Ready for the World Cup

Cities across the country are prepping their transit systems for soccer fans arriving from around the globe.

January 6, 2026

Monday’s Salty Headlines

Salt poured on icy roads and sidewalks eventually winds up in a river, stream or even your drinking water.

January 5, 2026

Wednesday’s Headlines Want to Age in Place

American cities aren't particularly friendly to seniors who can no longer drive, fueling isolation and loneliness.

December 31, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines Pay Your Own Way

The Trump administration pulled $4 billion in grants for high-speed rail, and now California doesn't want it back.

December 30, 2025