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  • The Battle of Bakhmut Exposes Russia’s Fault Lines in the War in Ukraine

    The Battle of Bakhmut embodies Russia’s ill-planned war in Ukraine. Even if it succeeds in taking the city, the divisions it’s created within its armed forces will erode Russia’s ultimate aims.

  • Why Rain on Snow in the California Mountains Worries Scientists

  • Why SVB & Signature Bank Failed So Fast – & the US Banking Crisis Isn’t Over Yet

  • Why the Humble City Bus Is the Key to Improving US Public Transit

  • ChatGPT & Cheating: 5 Ways to Change How Students are Graded

  • 3 Big Numbers That Tell the Story of Secularization in America

    Secularization has fascinated sociologists for 200 years – but that doesn’t mean they always agree on what it is, or how much it’s happening.

  • Overclassification Overkill: The U.S. Government Is Drowning In a Sea of Secrets

  • James O’Keefe Fired by Project Veritas: 5 Questions Answered

  • War in Ukraine: 6 Lessons Learned a Year After Russia Invaded

  • Why Are So Many Gen Z-ers Drawn to Old Digital Cameras?

  • How Dangerous Was the Ohio Chemical Train Derailment?

    The slow release of information about the chemical spill and results of air and water tests have left many questions about the risks and long-term impact.

  • Turkey Earthquake Video Shows Buildings Collapsing Like Pancakes: Here’s Why

  • Biden’s Second SOTU: How Does a State of the Union Speech Get Written?

  • Why the Fed Raised Interest Rates by the Smallest Amount Since Inflation Battle Began

  • Why Russia’s War in Ukraine Today Is So Different From a Year Ago

  • The Last of Us: Fungal Infections Really Can Kill – & They’re Getting More Dangerous

  • Starbucks Fans Are Steamed: Why Changes to Reward Programs Stir Up Anger

  • How Do You Vaccinate a Honeybee? New Tool Will Help Protect Pollinators

  • Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: 5 Things Learned From the MLK Collection at Morehouse College

  • Can Voters Remove George Santos From Congress Before the Next Election?

    There is no federal recall law that could lead to another election for New York Representative George Santos’ seat. But Santos’ case presents ethics concerns that the House may review.

  • How to Counteract the Harmful Health Effects of Sitting All Day: New Study

  • Why America Has a Debt Ceiling: 5 Questions Answered

  • A Tip Too Far? Why Tip Fatigue May Be Setting in for North Americans

  • ‘Spare’: How the Soap Opera Around Prince Harry’s Memoir Will Affect the Royal Brand

  • Italy’s Pasta Fight: A Scientist on How to Cook Spaghetti Properly & Save Money

    Many Italians would disagree but there are ways of cooking pasta and saving energy, a scientist says.

  • Are Gas Stoves Bad for Your Health? Federal Government Considers New Regulations

  • 2023 Forecast: Inflation, Unemployment, the Housing Crisis & a Possible Recession

  • New Speaker of the House Faces Political Peril With a Narrow Majority

  • Commotio Cordis: A Heart Doctor Answers 4 Questions About Damar Hamlin’s Collapse

  • Breaking Bones as a Child Doubles the Odds of It Happening as an Adult: Study

    Research based on the longitudinal Dunedin Study suggests a history of childhood fractures could predict adult risk. The knowledge could lead to better awareness and prevention strategies.