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Work crews prepare for the construction of a new ballroom after the demolition of the East Wing of the White House in October 2025. Andrew Leyden/Getty Images

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In his efforts to remake federal architecture, Trump repudiates the ‘republican ideals’ that have long informed it

Staff Writer - April 10, 2026

Friends can see and know you in ways that you yourself never can. Stephen Simpson/Stone via Getty Images

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The good life requires two things, self‑knowledge and friends – you can’t have one without the other

George Washington was initiated into Freemasonry at the age of 20. Strobridge & Co. Lith./Library of Congress via AP

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Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

On ‘Shark Tank,’ the ‘sharks,’ or investors, hear pitches from entrepreneurs to invest in their business. Courtesy of ABC

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What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

Long-time Lebanese power broker and speaker of the parliament Nabih Berri speaks during a legislative session. AP Photo/Hussein Malla

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Lebanon’s political elites are using displacement and humanitarian crisis to delay elections again

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Explainer: what is ISIS and where did it come from?

Staff Writer - October 11, 2014

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Move over poker – Millionaire’s Chess offers high stakes in Vegas

Staff Writer - October 11, 2014

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Banksy mural in Clacton-on-Sea knocked from its perch – but no...

Staff Writer - October 11, 2014

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EXPLORING NATURE

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

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

Staff Writer - March 27, 2026

Scott Solomon, Rice University The central premise of the blockbuster film “Project Hail Mary” is a long-shot mission with...

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

Mahseer swim in the Ramganga River, a major tributary of the Ganges River in South Asia. Zeb Hogan

The world’s great fish migrations are collapsing – that’s a problem...

March 24, 2026