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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

The text of the 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868. Hulton Archive via Getty Images

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How the 14th Amendment prevents state legislatures from subverting popular presidential...

Staff Writer - September 1, 2024

A man holds up a Converse Chuck Taylor – Kamala Harris’ favorite footwear – during the vice president’s campaign rally on Aug. 9, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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Kamala’s kicks, Tim’s lids, and the red ties that bind Trump...

Staff Writer - August 24, 2024

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain wears a shirt reading ‘Trump is a Scab’ at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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How organized labor shames its traitors − the story of the ‘scab’

Staff Writer - August 24, 2024

Banking regulations haven’t caught up with gift cards, which fraudsters are using to steal money from people in ways that are difficult to trace or reverse. The Conversation, CC BY-ND

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Gift card scams generate billions for fraudsters and industry as regulators...

Staff Writer - August 22, 2024

Prescription drug costs have been spiraling up for years. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

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Biden administration’s negotiated price cuts for 10 common prescription drugs likely...

Staff Writer - August 19, 2024

Trees are one way to cool down a city. Architects in ancient Rome also designed buildings with porticos for shade and air flow. Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images

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Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect...

Staff Writer - August 19, 2024

A U.S. military vehicle drives past a poster showing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. AP Photo/Baderkhan Ahmad, File

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US military presence in Syria carries substantial risks, but so does...

Staff Writer - August 16, 2024

A bank of video monitors allows the police department in Albuquerque, N.M., to keep an eye on surveillance cameras throughout the city. AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan

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Real-time crime centers are transforming policing – a criminologist explains how...

Staff Writer - August 15, 2024

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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