How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy...
Katherine Ott, Smithsonian Institution
Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys,...
World Cup propels surveillance to new heights
Anne Toomey McKenna, Penn State
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in history. It’s also...
Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration...
Mark Axelrod, Michigan State University
To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms, it’s common...
Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court
Elizabeth C. Tippett, University of Oregon
The Federal Reserve, under pressure from President Donald Trump to cut interest rates...
Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires
Lauren Lowman, Wake Forest University
Across the United States, the sky will be erupting with fireworks on July 4,...
Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals...
D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University; Dallin Alldredge, Florida International University, and Lee Biggerstaff, Miami University
It’s a mantra...
Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate
Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton
On June 26, 2026, the Texas State Board of Education approved a required...
In 2 landmark decisions, the Supreme Court expands gun rights for concealed carry holders...
Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee
Two Supreme Court rulings in June 2026 reinforced the trend toward broad gun rights...
