His latest – and possibly last – book tackles America’s foreign policy before and after 9/11. Could it also serve as an antidote to the fragmented attention and political duplicity of our current moment?
August 24, 2026The resignation and death of the Cambridge professor is the latest chapter in a centuries-old struggle over originality and intellectual ownership – one intensified by the rise of generative AI.
August 21, 2026Recent research finds that becoming too psychologically entangled with your followers can make success feel like a trap.
August 18, 2026Hurricane Lowell was expected to cause major rains across Hawaii on Tuesday as its core was projected to pass over or near the sparsely populated island of Niihau
September 08, 2026Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack
September 06, 2026Colorado mother works to help others after son's fentanyl death
September 08, 2026When Patterson was at Temple University, she insisted on swimming when her white teammates swam and not being limited to the hour when the pool was available to Black swimmers.
July 29, 2026A new federal law rewards states that ease housing rules. Colorado has been doing that for years, and its experience shows both what works and what does not.
August 14, 2026Retired NYPD officer's 1st Precinct memo book now serves as a valued 9/11 artifact
September 08, 2026Shoppers are increasingly hunting for value, which puts the onus on businesses to tread carefully when justifying price hikes.
September 03, 2026This is a complicated time to be a high school quarterback recruit
September 07, 2026Meta’s settlement calls for several key design changes to protect teens, but how the states will verify and enforce the changes is a big question mark.
August 27, 2026'We continue remembering, and we continue climbing': 9/11 stair climb honors fallen heroes 25 years later
September 08, 2026Campaigning anywhere for any office at any level of government is personally burdensome.
August 20, 2026State laws vary, so where you live may determine whether you’ll get to keep your home.
August 19, 2026The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches
September 06, 2026Monterey County DA clarifies 14-year-old is a victim, no charges filed in newborn’s death
September 07, 2026Man describes animal attack caught in viral video
September 07, 2026'We just need a little help': Strand Center looking to raise $50K to keep doors open
September 07, 2026Prince George arrives at Eton, the elite school that taught his father and 20 UK prime ministers
September 08, 2026Mass deportations and separate schools for refugees: The far-right AfD’s vision for Germany
September 07, 2026About 1 in 3 US workers are in this predicament.
August 11, 2026Nearly 14,000 people in one Pittsburgh-area county could lose a benefit that’s long been considered one of the country’s most effective anti-poverty tools.
August 06, 20268-year-old deaf wrestler Grace Tiefel competes without limits
September 07, 2026Gloria Steinem talked to CNN in 2024 about her unexpected journey from writer to public speaker and the impact of connecting with audiences across the country
September 03, 2026Ideas from QAnon’s conspiracy theory have appeared on government social media sites during Trump’s second term and continue to divide America amid social and economic crises.
August 25, 2026New data from a global rights-tracking project shows the country had large declines in 2025 on 8 of the 9 civil and political rights it measures.
August 25, 2026Will an Aug. 24, 2026, Supreme Court decision lead to chaos in the midterm elections? An election law scholar dissects the decision, its background and possible effects.
August 25, 2026An adult can read at a fifth grade level and still be a productive employee or caregiver who navigates practical life with competence.
August 25, 2026US colleges and universities hosted nearly 1.2 million international students in the 2024-25 school year, an all-time high.
August 21, 2026North Carolina’s Bill Belichick says he believes his program “totally” has an atmosphere of following rules amid a school investigation into conduct within his football program
September 08, 2026Research on absenteeism often focuses on factors like unreliable transportation, overlooking what schools themselves can do to help kids maintain a steady attendance record.
August 19, 2026Revenues for Michigan’s districts have failed to keep pace with inflation and the evolving needs of today’s students.
August 17, 2026Several colleges and universities instruct students on how to navigate email communication on their campus, but more could consider the practice.
August 13, 2026New research shows that YouTube is used not just as an occasional supplement, but as a staple of classroom instruction.
August 10, 2026Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their role in their children’s media use.
August 07, 2026Amid the rise of AI, researchers found that employers still value skills like communication, professionalism and teamwork among prospective and new employees.
August 07, 2026When both parents appeared equally available, schools were 40% more likely to call students’ moms, rather than their dads.
August 04, 2026Whether students feel pressure to get good grades or keep up with classmates, the anxiety this effort produces can have long-term effects on their brains.
July 31, 2026Rather than considering how much time students spend on screens, the more useful question is whether they are asking questions and solving problems with the help of technology.
July 30, 2026Play-based early childhood programs can help young kids develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, traits that can serve them well throughout childhood.
July 28, 2026A rising number of school districts across the country are beginning their new academic years in July or August, raising the likelihood that kids and educators will encounter scorching days.
July 27, 2026Some teachers increasingly are shifting their approach to reading, assigning fewer books than they once did.
July 23, 2026Building relationships and creating equitable opportunities are critical to engaging Detroit’s young people in safe and positive activities.
July 23, 2026“No-zero” grading policies are becoming more common in US schools. South Carolina is the first state to ban these policies.
July 20, 2026The missions the foundations’ original donors champion during their lifetimes can become outdated after they’ve died.
July 16, 2026Diagnosing endometriosis is often a challenge
September 05, 2026Black River reroutes through Tank Creek, leaving portions of riverbed exposed
September 08, 2026Caretaker fights to get 2 abandoned boys into school
September 08, 2026Berry’s belief that humans have a responsibility to care for God’s creation traces back to the Book of Genesis. So does an opposing argument for environmental exploitation.
September 04, 2026After the deadly Grand Canyon flood, a geologist and avid hiker explains what nature lovers need to prepare and watch for to stay safe.
September 04, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the school system in Kansas City, Kansas, over its policies on transgender students
September 02, 2026A new academic year has started across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter
September 01, 2026Debate over turning public national park land into private profit dates back more than a century.
September 03, 2026Targeted grazing is gaining interest as fire risk rises, particularly in hard-to-manage areas of the Western US. But it isn’t always as simple as it seems.
September 02, 2026A ‘green’ building has to last for its intentionally small carbon footprint to pay off. That includes surviving flood, storm or wildfire damage.
September 01, 2026Scientists went to the heart of the El Niño pattern to learn from living and fossil corals. The results show El Niño’s intensifying coincides with global warming.
August 28, 2026Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The head of Purdue’s fire lab explains the health risks and what can help.
August 27, 2026The abrupt disappearance of a lake is one clear sign that the ice below is melting, and a clue to wider permafrost changes.
August 26, 2026Extended producer responsibility policies are gaining steam in the US, but what they entail can differ widely from state to state.
August 25, 2026Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.
August 25, 2026A fish-finding expedition not only detects unexpected species but also uncovers a living link to Missouri’s geological past.
August 24, 2026Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.
August 20, 2026Disasters weaken support systems that take years to rebuild, at the same time people caught in them are under extraordinary financial and psychological stress.
August 18, 2026Clear communication is the secret sauce to safe and effective treatment.
September 01, 2026Viewing trust as behaviors, not feelings, can help explain why some heed Aaron Rodgers’ advice over Dr. Fauci’s – and what experts can do about it.
August 31, 2026You can build resilience that will work with the changing rhythms in your life.
August 26, 2026Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.
August 21, 2026New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
August 21, 2026Novel treatments include mental exercises to boost cognitive function, as well as strategies that help people with schizophrenia understand the emotions of others.
August 20, 2026When a person’s story about a traumatic event seems fuzzy, they may be experiencing the nuances of how their brain processes trauma.
August 19, 2026Decades of disaster research show how catastrophes strain communities – and reveal the connections that help people endure.
September 03, 2026On Election Day, you go to vote – and you’re told you’re not registered or you’re not eligible to vote. A civil rights lawyer provides a guide so voters can know their rights to cast a ballot.
September 02, 2026Research shows that humans are susceptible to simple stories and biased toward arguments that fit their current perspectives. Here’s how to confront those tendencies.
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