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Quebec town becomes first in Canada to declare trees living beings with rights

Inmates in Massachusetts learn patience by caring for honey bees

What's next for Iran and Ukraine wars?

Iowa governor's race puts agriculture's role in cancer rates under scrutiny

In Michigan, two are dead in connection with the cyclosporiasis outbreak

Cyberattacks hit water systems in at least seven states

How can summer camps balance fun with safety as climate change impacts heat, air quality?

Fruit is getting sweeter, but at what cost?
Modern supermarket fruit has become measurably sweeter and more accessible, often mimicking the convenience and flavor profile of candy. Baker and author Kate Lebo argues that this trend toward "flashy" varietals like cotton candy grapes and gold kiwis creates a homogenization of flavor that lacks the essential balance...

Documentary tells the story of Flaco, the owl that got free from the Central Park Zoo

What to know about your homeowners insurance

Wildfires in Spokane are 0% contained due to heavy winds and high temperatures

Is China winning the AI race, and should Americans care?
The U.S. government is implementing a new regulatory framework requiring AI companies to share their models for safety testing before public release, a move driven by the dual priorities of national security and global competitiveness. Ina Fried, Chief Technology Correspondent at Axios, notes that while companies like ...

Unpacking BTS' decision to boycott the Grammys

Women's pro baseball league begins

How accurate is Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'?
Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation of The Odyssey serves as a catalyst for exploring the enduring cultural resonance of Homer’s nearly 3,000-year-old epic. Barbara Graziosi, chair of the Classics Department at Princeton University, examines how modern interpretations—ranging from Nolan’s visually scarred Helen ...

How thrifting got so expensive

'Star Wars,' 'World of Warcraft' partner with Dungeons & Dragons in play for new audiences

'Regime change': How Trump transformed the presidency

Republicans are pushing back against a ban on purging voter rolls ahead of elections
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