Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
Health|Science|US
Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening
Doctor shortages affect rural communities the most, leading to a rise in chronic health conditions.
Latest From Harvard Kennedy School
Opinion|Political|US
The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate
The early 1920s in the US offers historical lessons on how current pessimism about the state of the country can manifest in dangerous, discriminatory ways.
Business|Finance|Political|Technology
Beyond AI regulation: How government and industry can team up to make the technology safer without hindering innovation
AI innovation and governance can coexist. The key is combining public-private partnerships, market audits and accountability.
Political|Technology|US
Why federal courts are unlikely to save democracy from Trump’s and Musk’s attacks
The problem goes beyond the political leanings of judges to the speed of change and the administration’s apparent willingness to ignore court rulings it dislikes.
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|US
Commerce oversees everything from weather and salmon to trade and census − here are 3 challenges awaiting new secretary
The commerce secretary manages a sprawling organization including trade, fisheries, weather forecasting and cutting-edge AI research.
Education|Lifestyle
5 ways that college campuses benefit from diversity, equity and inclusion programs
Diversity programs benefit schools and students in multiple ways, research shows.
Americas|Crime|News|US|World
A US ambassador working for Cuba? Charges against former diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha spotlight Havana's importance in the world of spying
Cuba gets less attention as an espionage threat than Russia or China, but is a potent player in the spy world. Its intelligence service has already penetrated the US government at least once.
Opinion|Science|Technology
AI could improve your life by removing bottlenecks between what you want and what you get
Life is full of hidden bottlenecks that result from logistical trade-offs between efficiency and your unique needs and desires. AI promises to change this taken-for-granted equation.
Election|US
Nonwhite people are drastically underrepresented in local government
As in the federal and state governments, local elected officials are more likely to be white than their constituents. At times, such as with school boards, the differences are particularly stark.
Economy|News|Opinion
Real-world experiments in messaging show that getting low-income people the help they need is more effective when stigma is reduced
The stigma around poverty and government benefits can make those initiatives less effective.
Election|US
How politicians can draw fairer election districts − the same way parents make kids fairly split a piece of cake
Electoral redistricting is a high-stakes political game, so Democrats and Republicans have a hard time playing fair. When they’re made to work together, a more representative result is possible.
Health|News|US
How opioid treatment centers can overcome bipartisan NIMBYism to build local support
A Philadelphia neighborhood is pushing back against the city’s plan to expand an existing shelter to serve people in active addiction.
News|US
Paying reparations for slavery is possible – based on a study of federal compensation to farmers, fishermen, coal miners, radiation victims and 70 other groups
Since the 1930s, the federal government has made payments to victims of financial hardships and social injustices. But for those suffering from the harms of slavery, the US remains silent.
Asia|News|World
Xi signals no deviation from course – nor in the driver – despite economic bumps in the road
The all-important third plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was heavy on intensions, but light on detail.
Election|News|Opinion|US
Grassroots efforts to increase voting are gaining momentum in these states, even as other states make voting harder
Americans have been hearing for years that democracy is being eroded and is literally at stake in the upcoming presidential election. But there is good news on the voting front as well.
News|World
How US military planning has shifted away from fighting terrorism to readying for tensions and conflict with China and Russia
The Pentagon is preparing for what it calls ‘great power competition’ among the US, Russia and China.
Opinion
Women are still underrepresented in local government, despite a woman running for president
Until now, researchers and the public knew very little about how well women were represented outside the federal government.
Election|Political|Technology|US|World
The apocalypse that wasn’t: AI was everywhere in 2024’s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture
Like it or not, AI is now part and parcel of elections, from helping with mundane campaign functions to enabling politicians to speak to constituents in multiple languages at once.
Economy|Environment|Political|US
Rural America’s economies are often left out by a design flaw in federal funding
Many small towns rely on one major industry and can face long-term existential shocks if that industry fails. Biden’s attempt to reposition rural economies for the future missed a crucial factor.
Crime|Health|News|US
ICE detainees suffer preventable deaths − Q&A with a medical researcher about systemic failures
ICE detention facilities suffer from outdated systems, a lack of translation services – and a penchant for releasing ailing detainees to reduce the death count.
Asia|Economy|News|Opinion|US|World
Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
Most Americans see China as the biggest threat to the US. But away from headline economic figures, China has a slew of challenges.
Election|Technology
The Indian election was awash in deepfakes – but AI was a net positive for democracy
Campaigns used deepfakes to connect with voters rather than deception, and AI also helped them break through language barriers.
