Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 15, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. schools are grappling with the rise of artificial intelligence, as over half of teens use AI for schoolwork, raising questions about what’s lost in the classroom and prompting parent groups to push for less screen time and more […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 10, 2026. We start with a look at today’s headlines. In the U.S., there’s a significant shift in how Americans engage with civic life, posing challenges for communities nationwide. On a related note, cities like Tulsa are creatively reinventing themselves, joining a trend of offering […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 8, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, President Trump is once again targeting constitutionally-guaranteed birthright citizenship with new executive orders, potentially sending the issue back to the courts. The role of artificial intelligence in education is also a significant talking point, with Khan Academy founder Sal […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 1, 2026. In today’s news, we look at a taste of Americana with Springfield, Illinois’s unique “horseshoe” sandwich, a local delicacy featuring meat, fries, and cheese sauce. On the immigration front, some 350,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants are scrambling for options as their temporary protected […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for July 30, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, Ukraine’s outgoing Ambassador, Olga Stefanishyna, discussed her nation’s revived ties with the U.S., the war, and corruption challenges. The Space Force is seeking a significant budget increase, preparing for the next frontier of warfare. Politically, Michigan’s open Senate seat […]