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Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there

Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there

If you want to help, an aid expert advises you to donate cash to nonprofits involved in local rescue and recovery efforts.

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Dulce Suarez

In 2 landmark decisions, the Supreme Court expands gun rights for concealed carry holders and casual drug users

In 2 landmark decisions, the Supreme Court expands gun rights for concealed carry holders and casual drug users

Two recent Supreme Court rulings suggest the high court is so pro-gun it has decided it must also be pro-drugs.

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Morgan Marietta

Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’: How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US

Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’: How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US

Israel has long sought to gain a military advantage by degrading its adversaries’ military capabilities outside of times of direct conflict.

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Amy McAuliffe

Techno tourism in Detroit – what do visitors owe the city that created the music?

Techno tourism in Detroit – what do visitors owe the city that created the music?

Detroit’s repeat tourists help spread understanding of techno’s local roots as the music industry continues to commercialize the subculture.

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Carla Vecchiola

Summer camps remain a battleground over what it means to be American

Summer camps remain a battleground over what it means to be American

At a time when Americans disagree deeply over the meaning of citizenship, belonging and education, summer camps remain places where visions of the...

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Seth T. Kannarr

Why a Supreme Court case over a haircut could be a setback for religious liberty

Why a Supreme Court case over a haircut could be a setback for religious liberty

Landor v. Louisiana highlights the religious rights of the nearly 2 million people imprisoned in the US – and how challenging it can be to protect...

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Charles J. Russo

2026 isn’t the first time Christians have tried to claim the United States as their own

2026 isn’t the first time Christians have tried to claim the United States as their own

From the Civil War to the Cold War, existential fears have fueled claims that America is a Christian nation, a historian of US Christianity explains.

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David Mislin

College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition

College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition

College tuition has not significantly risen since 1990, at least compared to tuition changes over the previous decades.

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Thomas Adam

Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains

Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains

Both faults are along plate boundaries that move in similar ways and have ruptured in enormously destructive earthquakes in the past.

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Sylvain Barbot

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

This is not a one-year blip. The US has been underperforming in terms of health, education and more for the past 25 years.

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Stephen Bagwell

For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue

For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue

The uncertainty of Haitian TPS status in the US is a significant source of stress for Haitian migrants, particularly women.

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Ammcise Apply

Does the World Cup favor democratic or autocratic nations? I did some number crunching to find out

Does the World Cup favor democratic or autocratic nations? I did some number crunching to find out

Hosting the FIFA World Cup games can prove a propaganda win for authoritarian nations. But the data suggests the tournament favors democracies.

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John A. Tures

When your local reflecting pool or pond turns green with algae, don’t reach for chemicals – nature has better solutions

When your local reflecting pool or pond turns green with algae, don’t reach for chemicals – nature has better solutions

As the national conversation shifts to political finger-pointing, an important environmental question deserves careful scrutiny: What is the best...

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Eric Palkovacs

US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact

US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact

One law generally shields foreign governments and companies they own from lawsuits in US courts. Another lets many Cuban cases proceed, according to a...

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Manuel A. Gómez

The art of literary translation exposes the limits of AI

The art of literary translation exposes the limits of AI

AI-powered translation tools are certainly impressive. But there is an important frontier for translation technology, one AI might never be able to...

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Krupa Shandilya

I have spent the past 6 months reading hundreds of poems by young people – I was surprised to find hope, not despair

I have spent the past 6 months reading hundreds of poems by young people – I was surprised to find hope, not despair

Young poets wrestled with loneliness, fractured families, violence and other challenges – but also showed an unwillingness to surrender to despair.

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Sean Murphy

Students branch out and climb trees to learn up close how to care for them and why they help cities flourish

Students branch out and climb trees to learn up close how to care for them and why they help cities flourish

Cities benefit from trees, which can cool concrete sprawls and improve air quality.

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Sharon Jean-Philippe

What 20 million bans reveal about the strain on Wikipedia’s volunteers

What 20 million bans reveal about the strain on Wikipedia’s volunteers

Wikipedia has grown steadily in size and importance, but a shrinking core of volunteer administrators is straining the organization.

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Ryan McGrady

What are supermassive black holes? Everything you need to know – and what astronomers are still learning – about these mysterious objects

What are supermassive black holes? Everything you need to know – and what astronomers are still learning – about these mysterious objects

Black holes are a mainstay in sci-fi movies. How do these massive black holes, spread throughout our universe, actually work in real life?

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Mary Ogborn

The danger of US‑Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out

The danger of US‑Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out

A strong deal would build in real penalties for going back to war: automatic, reversible costs that fall on anyone who restarts the fighting.

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Monica Duffy Toft

Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers

Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers

An influx of cash would help stabilize rural health systems, but the program’s focus on technology may leave other major issues unaddressed.

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Kevin J. Bennett

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

Two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the flu vaccine optional in the military, an outbreak leads several branches of the military to...

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Katrine L. Wallace

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?

Un nuevo estudio rastrea cómo las ranas jóvenes equilibran la energía entre crecer y combatir infecciones.

24.06.2026 2

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Zuania Colón-Piñeiro

I study the Declaration of Independence, and here’s why the colonists’ grievances are surprisingly relevant, 250 years later

I study the Declaration of Independence, and here’s why the colonists’ grievances are surprisingly relevant, 250 years later

A partisan judiciary, arbitrary power, officials beyond the reach of the people – these are the grievances that drove a revolution.

24.06.2026 2

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Robert Parkinson

The US founders’ other revolutionary choice: Separating religion and government

The US founders’ other revolutionary choice: Separating religion and government

European colonial powers linked church and state. But the founders of the United States broke from that idea as surely as they broke from Britain.

24.06.2026 2

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Peter C. Mancall

War‑induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution

War‑induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution

Decades of farmers using more fertilizer than they needed have quietly built up large reserves of nutrients in the soil.

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Kimberly van Meter

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

More than 2 in 5 social media marketers say they plan to leave their job within two years, and many cite insufficient mental health support from...

24.06.2026 1

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Kelley Cours Anderson

How the US Supreme Court decides its cases – a step‑by‑step guide

How the US Supreme Court decides its cases – a step‑by‑step guide

Grasping how the nation’s highest court makes policy requires stepping into an exceptionally regulated and sometimes hidden routine.

24.06.2026 2

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Paul M. Collins Jr.

From Belfast to Washington, a familiar script of the ‘dangerous migrant’ has emerged

From Belfast to Washington, a familiar script of the ‘dangerous migrant’ has emerged

In many cases, a single, shocking crime allegedly involving a foreign-born suspect was quickly reframed into a broader indictment of minorities.

24.06.2026 2

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Donathan L. Brown

Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles: A child psychologist explains how to empower kids to make safer choices

Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles: A child psychologist explains how to empower kids to make safer choices

Unintentional injuries kill 20 US children every day. Building a family culture of safety can help them learn to make wise choices.

24.06.2026 3

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David C. Schwebel

30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay‑Z’s career embodies hip‑hop’s biggest contradictions

30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay‑Z’s career embodies hip‑hop’s biggest contradictions

What happens when a rapper whose early work explored capitalism’s brutality becomes one of the system’s most successful beneficiaries?

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Jabari M. Evans

How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease

How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease

A new study tracks how young frogs are trying to avoid a deadly fungal infection.

24.06.2026 4

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Zuania Colón-Piñeiro

Pennsylvania coroners refuse to release autopsy reports – and that hinders research on deaths in custody

Pennsylvania coroners refuse to release autopsy reports – and that hinders research on deaths in custody

When coroners shield their records from public view, they’re not just violating the public trust. Often, they’re also breaking the law.

24.06.2026 2

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Jonah Walters

Why thousands of federal lawyers leaving government service matters for everyone in the justice system

Why thousands of federal lawyers leaving government service matters for everyone in the justice system

More than 10,000 attorneys who worked for the US government have left their jobs during the second Trump administration; a former federal judge...

23.06.2026 3

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John E. Jones Iii

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time

Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better...

23.06.2026 5

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Jon Bergdoll

How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed

How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed

The Fed chair who served under 5 US presidents was more practical and less ideological than his detractors claimed.

23.06.2026 3

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Simon Bowmaker

Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it

Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it

Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how...

23.06.2026 5

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Keisha M. Wint

How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret

How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret

When huge companies assert their patents, smaller businesses and public plant breeders are dissuaded from conducting research that might not be...

23.06.2026 4

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Julie Dawson

Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults

Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults

Heat waves can be dangerous, and the conditions indoors can be worse than outdoors. A study of all the single-family homes in Austin, Texas, shows...

23.06.2026 3

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Zoltan Nagy

Why it’s OK to say ‘namaste’ in yoga class

Why it’s OK to say ‘namaste’ in yoga class

In a polarized world, the greeting may be an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness.

23.06.2026 4

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Jeremy David Engels

Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms

Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms

Because melatonin is sold as a dietary supplement rather than a drug in the US, there is little to no quality control over the wide array of product...

23.06.2026 2

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Sally Ibrahim

Medication abortion: Decisions from federal courts, the FDA or Trump’s Department of Justice could try to end access via telehealth

Medication abortion: Decisions from federal courts, the FDA or Trump’s Department of Justice could try to end access via telehealth

This year, decisions from the courts, FDA or DOJ could all shut down telehealth for medication abortion, which is how most people in ban states get...

23.06.2026 3

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Rachel Rebouché

From Hormuz to the cockpit: How warfare and criminal activity undermine GPS and the race to safeguard navigation

From Hormuz to the cockpit: How warfare and criminal activity undermine GPS and the race to safeguard navigation

From airliners to supertankers, GPS has long been invaluable for safe navigation, but its signals can easily be jammed and almost as easily faked....

23.06.2026 4

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Zak Kassas

Trump doesn’t own the government – even though he acts as if Congress is not his equal in constitutional power and authority

Trump doesn’t own the government – even though he acts as if Congress is not his equal in constitutional power and authority

In President Donald Trump’s public language, Congress rarely appears as a coequal branch of government. It appears as an obstacle, an audience, a...

22.06.2026 6

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Stephanie A. Martin

Why do baseball players put a black mark under their eyes?

Why do baseball players put a black mark under their eyes?

As one piece of more than a century of baseball traditions, eye black is part science experiment, part routine and part uniform.

22.06.2026 4

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Adam Annaccone

Should you swim in Pittsburgh’s rivers? A water researcher breaks down the answer

Should you swim in Pittsburgh’s rivers? A water researcher breaks down the answer

A newly drafted Pittsburgh Steelers player asked whether the city’s rivers are safe for swimming. A water researcher explains what ‘swimmable’...

22.06.2026 3

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Daniel Bain

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

At the heart of combating misinformation is critical thinking and recognizing when you’re being spun for corporate profit.

22.06.2026 8

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Joe Árvai

Why many older Americans are losing ground even with an 80‑year‑old president

Why many older Americans are losing ground even with an 80‑year‑old president

Federal policy changes are likely to make life harder for many Americans of modest means as they age.

22.06.2026 3

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Nina A. Kohn

Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later – psychologists explain how to reconnect with yourself and your partner

Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later – psychologists explain how to reconnect with yourself and your partner

Guilt and shame from being rejected, discriminated against or bullied as a child can carry into adulthood. But making meaning from these experiences...

22.06.2026 5

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Melissa Gates

Bones communicate with the rest of the body to support overall health – here’s the science behind your skeleton

Bones communicate with the rest of the body to support overall health – here’s the science behind your skeleton

Bones are living tissues that constantly rebuild, repair and help the body stay in balance.

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Priya Bhardwaj