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George Washington believed restraint was the truest measure of American national interest. Elizabeth Fernandez/Getty Images

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George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

Staff Writer - January 11, 2026

Solar power has been expanding quickly, but natural gas is also booming. Gerard Julien/AFP via Getty Images

Economy

The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026

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Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026

A Filipino man poses next to a Ford Model A in the 1930s. Filipino Agricultural Workers Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

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Large trunks discovered in a basement offer a window into the lives and struggles of early Filipino migrants

When one diplomatic dance ends, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have sought partners elsewhere. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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Trump tariffs and warming India-China ties have silenced the Quad partnership … for now

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‘The day the world changed’ – a former trader on how...

Staff Writer - August 7, 2017

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How Greece could escape debtors’ prison – if Europe opens the...

Staff Writer - August 4, 2017

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The backstory behind the unions that bought a Chicago Sun-Times stake

Staff Writer - July 31, 2017

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Thinking like an economist can make your next trip abroad cheaper

Staff Writer - July 27, 2017

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The bigotry baked into welfare cuts

Staff Writer - July 26, 2017

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How a job acquires a gender (and less authority if it’s...

Staff Writer - July 24, 2017

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How some rich people are trying to dismantle inequality

Staff Writer - July 23, 2017

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How Lula evolved from Brazil’s top politician to its most notable...

Staff Writer - July 20, 2017

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Eaton fire survivors gather in Altadena, Calif., to talk about recovery six months after the LA fires. Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images

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LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety –...

Staff Writer - December 31, 2025

Elizabeth A. Logan, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and William Deverell, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

U.S. researchers are seeking the light at the end of a rough year for science. Westend61/Getty Images

‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers...

December 31, 2025

Modern winter jackets use a few time-honored physics principles to keep you warm. Magda Indigo/Moment via Getty Images

New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter...

December 27, 2025

Hormone changes that begin years before menopause can cause gradual muscle loss and increased insulin resistance. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you...

December 26, 2025

Old rat nests can contain fabrics, papers, animal bones, plant remains and other materials that have been undisturbed for hundreds of years. Andyworks/E+ Collection via Getty Images

I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists

December 25, 2025