Endangered Species Act gets revamped rules. What effect could they have?
The Trump administration says changes to Endangered Species Act rules balance costs and benefits. Conservationists see risks for habitats.
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Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps
A spate of cyberattacks on water utilities across the United States last month were resolved quickly. Yet the incidents, which may be linked to Iranian actors, also reveal weaknesses, particularly in small o...
Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades.
The University of Michigan says its change will help more students acclimate to the demands of college. Some critics complain of eroding rigor.
Prediction markets at odds with US mood on gambling
More states are challenging companies that claim predicting a future event is not luck, even as more Americans find betting morally unacceptable.
Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps
A spate of cyberattacks on water utilities across the United States last month were resolved quickly. Yet the incidents, which may be linked to Iranian actors, also reveal weaknesses, particularly in small o...
As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling
In the United Nations’ 80 years, it has been led by nine secretaries-general, none of them women. But as the U.N. begins the process of electing a successor to António Guterres, pressure is mounting to sh...
From mahjong clubs to ‘Chinamaxxing,’ why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere
From playing mahjong to sipping warm water, Americans are embracing Chinese culture with an enthusiasm not seen since before the pandemic.
As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling
In the United Nations’ 80 years, it has been led by nine secretaries-general, none of them women. But as the U.N. begins the process of electing a successor to António Guterres, pressure is mounting to sh...
‘Big, beautiful bill’ was top GOP achievement. Now it’s campaign fodder for Democrats.
The Republicans’ signature 2025 legislation was expected to be a key campaign advantage, but public opinion and outcry over its cuts are turning it into a liability.
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea
President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is scaling back U.S. participation in long-standing, joint military drills in South Korea shows Washington’s willingness to turn away from traditional allies.
‘Big, beautiful bill’ was top GOP achievement. Now it’s campaign fodder for Democrats.
The Republicans’ signature 2025 legislation was expected to be a key campaign advantage, but public opinion and outcry over its cuts are turning it into a liability.
Guatemala’s next chapter: How change in the public prosecutor’s office raises hope for democracy
After 8 years defined by corruption and impunity in the Public Prosecutor’s Office, can a new attorney general put Guatemala back on track?
With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution
Hydroponic farms in import-reliant Saudi Arabia are good for business – and for national security as well. With the arid kingdom facing blockades and disruptions on both its coasts, growing food in water,...
Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching.
America’s stockpile of key defensive missiles is low because of the Iran war. Production is expected to ramp up, but the shortage is challenging the U.S. military.
Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier
U.S. troops have been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 240 days. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the sailors amid reports of deteriorating mental health.
US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount
The U.S. government is looking for migrant children who arrived without guardians and were released to sponsors.
US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount
The U.S. government is looking for migrant children who arrived without guardians and were released to sponsors.
These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country
Displaced Afghans from the world’s “worst women’s rights crisis” leverage education for their new lives in Europe.
Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar
The Democratic party pushed Iowa from the top of its 2028 presidential primary timeline. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says the changes will ensure candidates are “battle-tested.”
These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country
Displaced Afghans from the world’s “worst women’s rights crisis” leverage education for their new lives in Europe.
Women’s pro baseball swings for the fences
As interest and investment in women’s sports surges, a new “league of their own” steps up to the plate: the Women’s Pro Baseball League.
A rare inside look at the collapse of women’s rights under the Taliban
Since the Taliban recaptured power in Afghanistan five years ago, women and girls have seen their basic rights taken away.
As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways
As drought and heat waves affect parts of Europe, it’s led some people to reflect on their connections to rivers.
As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways
As drought and heat waves affect parts of Europe, it’s led some people to reflect on their connections to rivers.