Howard Chen
Founder & Editor, The Fresh Pulse
Howard Chen is the founder and editor of The Fresh Pulse. He publishes clear summaries, explainers, and updates on developing stories using publicly available reporting, official statements, verified source material, and relevant context. Articles are updated as new information becomes available.
Articles by Howard Chen
Trump's $14 Million Lincoln Memorial Pool Renovation Is Turning Green With Algae
The iconic reflecting pool was repainted "American flag blue" in a federally funded beautification push. Now it's covered in an algae bloom — and a $1.7M water-cleaning contract awarded to a Trump donor isn't solving it.
James Burrows, 85, Dies: The Man Who Made America Laugh for 50 Years
He co-created Cheers, directed every episode of Will & Grace, and launched Friends, Frasier, and The Big Bang Theory. The most important television director who ever lived was 85.
The viral 30-second cooking trend, explained for everyone else
It started in one creator's kitchen. Now it's on every feed — and in supermarket sales data.
Grand Slam final preview: the matchup nobody predicted
A returning veteran faces a 21-year-old first-time finalist in Sunday's championship.
What we know so far about the new border-processing rules
The administration released revised guidance overnight. Here's a running timeline of every confirmed change.
Explainer: Why fall TV looks so different this year
Production schedules are still rebalancing after last year's labor disputes.
Explainer: How the federal disaster relief fund actually works
Congress is debating a top-up. Here's where the money comes from, who decides, and how fast it reaches survivors.
Explainer: What is a derecho, and why are they harder to predict?
These long-track wind storms can flatten neighborhoods. Here's what makes them tick.
Explainer: Why your phone is suddenly running AI models locally
On-device AI is becoming the default. Here's what changes — for privacy, speed, and battery.
Explainer: When a 401(k) rollover actually makes sense
Rolling an old plan into an IRA isn't always the right move. Here's how to decide.