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Once America had become a country, a new government needed to be designed. Nazlisart/iStock Getty Images

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After 1776, the founders designed a government that accounts for ‘a degree of depravity in mankind’

Staff Writer - July 18, 2026

While U.S. produce prices are rising across the board, tomatoes are among the most affected. AP Photo/Marco Ugarte

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A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save

An International Workers’ Day demonstration on May 1, 2026, in Havana includes a protest of the ongoing U.S. blockade of oil to Cuba. Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images

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Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward

Surge pricing is unpopular with consumers and drivers alike, but there are ways to reduce its inherent inefficiencies. charlesdeluvio on Unsplash

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Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Sometimes corporations yield when facing pressure from their shareholders – even when it’s indirect. alexsl/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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When shareholder activists attack a company, its rivals may feel the heat too and change their ways

The number of women on S&P 500 boards has increased in recent years. Fang Xia Nuo/Getty Images

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Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s...

Staff Writer - February 16, 2026

In March 2025 the EEOC characterized DEI programs as potentially discriminatory against white men. Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images

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White men file workplace discrimination claims but are less likely to...

Staff Writer - February 16, 2026

AI poses new safety risks to humanity. sarayut Thaneera/Moment via Getty Images

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OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and...

Staff Writer - February 15, 2026

Portland cement, widely used for concrete, is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Photovs/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly

Staff Writer - February 12, 2026

Two-thirds of Americans are very worried about being able to pay for their health care. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives? Published: February 11, 2026 8:39am EST

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Why is US health care still the most expensive in the...

Staff Writer - February 11, 2026

Local officials get to participate in events such as ribbon cuttings, celebrating projects they may have helped make happen. NHLI/Eliot J. Schechter via Getty Images

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Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

Staff Writer - February 10, 2026

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics promise relatively mild – but still chilly – temperatures compared to past games. Alex Pantling/Getty Images

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Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances...

Staff Writer - February 7, 2026

Homeownership, often considered key to the American Dream, is difficult to achieve for many families due to rising housing costs. Kingfisher Productions via Getty Images

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What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to...

Staff Writer - February 6, 2026

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The ‘Three Pure Ones,’ the deities considered the most pure representation of the Dao. Unknown author via Wikimedia Commons

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From ancient texts to modern practices, Daoism provides a profound framework...

Staff Writer - July 6, 2026

Michael Naparstek, University of Tennessee Daoism, China’s indigenous religion, is one of the country’s five officially recognized religions today....

Life went on in the late 18th century, regardless of your everyday ailments. Archive Photos/Getty Images

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776?...

July 2, 2026

People are often concerned about environmental risks lurking near their homes. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...

July 1, 2026

Leaving the pyrotechnics to the professionals is safer and more spectacular. YinYang/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires

June 30, 2026

Rescue workers carry a person on a stretcher in Caracas following an earthquake in Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images

Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not...

June 27, 2026