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A vessel heads toward the Strait of Hormuz on April 8, 2026. Shady Alassar/Anadolu via Getty Images

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Strait of Hormuz: Why the US and Iran are sailing in very different legal waters

Staff Writer - April 15, 2026

China and Russia view the U.S. grand strategy as increasingly out of focus. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Business

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

A doctor at the National Cancer Institute talks with a patient. National Cancer Institute on Unsplash, CC BY

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Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in

Iranians hold national flags in Tehran’s Revolution Square on April 8, 2026, after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images

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US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios

The Denver suburb of Castle Rock, Colo., limits water use in future developments. Homeowners are embracing water-efficient yards. RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images

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Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

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Juneteenth: Freedom’s promise is still denied to thousands of blacks unable...

Staff Writer - June 19, 2018

Economy

A Father’s Day reminder from science: Your kids aren’t really growing...

Staff Writer - June 15, 2018

Economy

Restaurants not only feed us, they shape our food preferences

Staff Writer - June 13, 2018

Economy

Rules-based trade made the world rich. Trump’s policies may make it...

Staff Writer - June 10, 2018

Economy

G-7 summit: Trump could be using advanced game theory negotiating techniques...

Staff Writer - June 8, 2018

Economy

Social Security’s future is safe

Staff Writer - June 7, 2018

Business

Only 1 in 4 women who have been sexually harassed tell...

Staff Writer - June 5, 2018

Economy

22% of men without college don’t have jobs. Here’s why they’re...

Staff Writer - June 4, 2018

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EXPLORING NATURE

Boat strikes can harm or kill whales and are one concern about the oil industry’s environmental impact. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

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Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a...

Staff Writer - March 28, 2026

Dan Salas, University of Illinois Chicago There’s a well-worn debate in U.S. politics that goes something like this: Would...

The Artemis II crew poses during a ground systems test ahead of launch. NASA/Frank Michaux

From ‘Project Hail Mary’ to Artemis II, spaceflight captures audiences when...

March 27, 2026

The snow drought was evident in Park City, Utah, on Feb. 9, 2026. This golf course is normally used for cross-country skiing in winter. Mario Tama/Getty Images

2026’s historic snow drought brings worries about water, wildfires and the...

March 26, 2026

Gloves used in the laboratory that led to microplastic overestimation. Madeline Clough

Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment...

March 26, 2026

Across cultures, languages and economic systems, feeling connected to the natural world is consistently linked to living a more hopeful, purposeful and resilient life. nymphoenix/iStock via Getty Images Plus

A connection to nature fuels well‑being worldwide, according to a study...

March 25, 2026