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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 killing of a UnitedHealthcare executive has prompted a closer look at the health insurance industry. AP Photo/Jim Mone

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Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but...

Staff Writer - December 13, 2024

Albertsons is now suing the competitor that had tried to acquire it. AP Photo/Jenny Kane

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What’s next for Albertsons after calling off its $25B grocery merger...

Staff Writer - December 11, 2024

Portland International Airport uses all-wood construction with wood that is sourced locally. Port of Portland

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High rises made out of wood? What matters in whether ‘mass...

Staff Writer - December 11, 2024

The inaugural match at CITYPARK on March 4, 2023. Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

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Stadiums don’t have to be a drain on taxpayer dollars −...

Staff Writer - December 10, 2024

The U.S. says Chinese hackers have penetrated America’s phone networks – and are still inside them. Anton Petrus/Moment via Getty Images

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What is Salt Typhoon? A security expert explains the Chinese hackers...

Staff Writer - December 7, 2024

Nobody likes feeling pressured. lechatnoir/E+ via Getty Images

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Tip pressure might work in the moment, but customers are less...

Staff Writer - December 2, 2024

Stay jolly. DmyTo/IStock/Getty Images Plus

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To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash

Staff Writer - November 30, 2024

AI technology seems to be evolving faster than collective wisdom about how to use it ethically. Nutthaseth Vanchaichana/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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Is using AI tools innovation or exploitation? 3 ways to think...

Staff Writer - November 28, 2024

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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