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In the wake of two public episodes of Mitch McConnell appearing to ‘freeze,’ a longtime Kentucky journalist explains how an uncharismatic Kentucky lawyer came to rule the Senate.
Antisemitism on X recycles ancient tropes falsely blaming Jewish people for a wide range of social and political ills, and for their own victimization.
Researchers still don’t know how well BA.2.86 will evade immunity or whether it will cause more severe disease than its predecessors.
When people hear the term ‘liberal arts,’ it may sound like a phrase with political overtones. A scholar of literature explains why that’s wrong and takes a closer look at its origin and meaning.
Health care providers often dismiss endometriosis pain as ‘all in your head’ − which can delay a correct diagnosis and treatment for years.
The natural gas industry has spent years trying to undermine scientific findings about gas stoves and health. If this sounds familiar, that’s no accident.
Every state is poised to receive a large amount of federal money to expand broadband access, but they have a lot of work to do to meet the government’s requirements for distributing it.
Better training and supervision make younger workers less vulnerable to injuries.
An education expert explains the potential benefits and drawbacks of year-round schooling in Philadelphia.
Reagan and Trump − two of the most media-savvy Republican presidents − used religion to advance their political visions, but their messages and missions could not be more different.
There is ample evidence that poor oral health plays a role in many chronic diseases.
Like all people, the way scientists see the world is shaped by biases and expectations, which can affect how they record and report. Rigorous research methods can minimize this effect.
Some anthropologists question how much rare activities like big-game hunting could have affected how our species evolved. Instead they’re looking at daily activities like carrying water or firewood.
Students in windowless rooms are reporting anxiety, depression and fatigue. A professor of architecture says developers need to let the light shine in.
In 1984, the album was atop the charts, and Ronald Reagan, running for reelection, told a New Jersey audience that he and the Boss shared the same American dream. Springsteen vehemently disagreed.
Anti-camping laws are the centerpiece of the ‘hostile design’ strategies cities use to push the unhoused out of public spaces.
Homeowners insurance is so expensive that some people are going without it.
The uptick in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues happened after states enacted bans or restrictions on abortion.
Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.
Every year, international students offer a welcome infusion of financial aid to communities across the US.
A 2010 constitution offered Kenyans economic and social rights that have faded in the face of mounting national debt.
Victims of intimate partner violence regularly cite fear for the safety of their pet as a primary reason they do not leave an abusive situation.
The relatively large rate cut signals that the Fed is shifting its focus from fighting inflation to supporting the labor market, an economist explains.
This is the first strike at East Coast ports since 1977. About 45,000 workers have walked off the job.
Ninety years ago, Greenberg had a momentous decision to make: Should he play baseball on Yom Kippur?
US unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March
Cobalt miner Jervois in rescue deal after struggle to compete with China
Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure
Righting a wrong, name by name − the Irei monument honors Japanese Americans imprisoned by the US government during World War II
AirBaltic cancels summer flights, hit by Pratt and Whitney maintenance delays
The Latest: FBI investigating New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people
The most exciting new trains coming in 2025