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The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture
Science
A volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers A volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs
Technology
Cost of modernizing US Air Force’s nuclear missile arsenal increases by over 80% Cost of modernizing US Air Force’s nuclear missile arsenal increases by over 80% China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study
World
Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire now. Blinken says that could be counterproductive Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire now. Blinken says that could be counterproductive Zelenskyy hosts EU official von der Leyen as Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine Zelenskyy hosts EU official von der Leyen as Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 US Embassy takeover while calling for a cease-fire in Gaza Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 US Embassy takeover while calling for a cease-fire in Gaza
Sports
White Abarrio wins $6M Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer Rick Dutrow back on top after 10-year exile White Abarrio wins $6M Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer Rick Dutrow back on top after 10-year exile Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
Political
Cost of modernizing US Air Force’s nuclear missile arsenal increases by over 80% Cost of modernizing US Air Force’s nuclear missile arsenal increases by over 80% What we know about the White nationalist group Patriot Front What we know about the White nationalist group Patriot Front 4 things to watch for as NATO leaders meet in US capital for high-stakes summit 4 things to watch for as NATO leaders meet in US capital for high-stakes summit
Health
Good Samaritans rush into action to save drowning man Good Samaritans rush into action to save drowning man Navigating mental health treatment options can be overwhelming – a clinical psychologist explains why it’s worth the effort Navigating mental health treatment options can be overwhelming – a clinical psychologist explains why it’s worth the effort More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead
Economy
White Abarrio wins $6M Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer Rick Dutrow back on top after 10-year exile White Abarrio wins $6M Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer Rick Dutrow back on top after 10-year exile Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip
Environment
Wildfire smoke linked to thousands of premature deaths every year in California alone Wildfire smoke linked to thousands of premature deaths every year in California alone Worsening floods and deterioration pose threats to US dam safety Worsening floods and deterioration pose threats to US dam safety Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine
Education
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture
Entertainment
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Local
Los Angeles' secret spots locals love to keep hidden Los Angeles' secret spots locals love to keep hidden Discover diverse hotels in Los Angeles for every traveler's dream experience Discover diverse hotels in Los Angeles for every traveler's dream experience UAW workers ratify deal with Daimler as focus shifts to voting at Mercedes UAW workers ratify deal with Daimler as focus shifts to voting at Mercedes
Games

Latest From Charles R. Hunt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University

Political

Why New Hampshire and Iowa don't make sense as the opening rounds of presidential campaigns

Two states that are not representative of the US, particularly in terms of race, have outsize influence in the presidential campaign.

January 22, 2024
Why New Hampshire and Iowa don't make sense as the opening rounds of presidential campaigns
Political

Nikki Haley insists she can lose South Carolina and still get the nomination – but that would defy history

A presidential candidate’s ‘home state advantage’ should help them win a primary, which then bodes well for how they do in successive contests. But if they lose their home state, they’re in trouble.

February 20, 2024
Nikki Haley insists she can lose South Carolina and still get the nomination – but that would defy history
Political

Kevin McCarthy's leadership is an open question as budget shutdown looms and GOP infighting takes center stage

An expert on Congress helps untangle the mess that is Kevin McCarthy’s life as speaker of the House right now.

September 21, 2023
Kevin McCarthy's leadership is an open question as budget shutdown looms and GOP infighting takes center stage

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