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

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

Staff Writer - April 13, 2026

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

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

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

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

Rising global temperatures are increasing the risk of heat stroke on hot days, among many other human harms. Ronda Churchill/AFP via Getty Images

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Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the...

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

There is growing support for electoral reform in the U.S. PeterSnow/Getty Images

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‘Proportional representation’ could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people...

Staff Writer - February 11, 2026

The quest to restrict Planned Parenthood’s funding has made headway. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

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Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make...

Staff Writer - February 8, 2026

A baby orangutan was seized by Thai police in an anti-trafficking operation in May 2025. Thai police Central Investigation Bureau via AP

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New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking

Staff Writer - February 8, 2026

Violent immigration enforcement in Minneapolis has drawn protests nationwide. Congress has yet to investigate, but hearings may be inevitable at this point. AP Photo/Adam Gray

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Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

Staff Writer - February 4, 2026

President Donald Trump attends the premiere of the ‘Melania’ documentary at the Kennedy Center on Jan. 29, 2026. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

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Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years –...

Staff Writer - February 4, 2026

Trucks leave a smoggy Port of Long Beach in 2008, the year before the endangerment finding was released. Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

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Trump’s climate policy rollback plan relies on EPA rescinding its 2009...

Staff Writer - February 2, 2026

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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