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What does Israel's strike mean for US policy on Iran and prospects for a nuclear deal? Javed Ali, University of Michigan
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Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy -- Charlie Hunt, Boise State University1 day ago
Why did Israel defy Trump – and risk a major war – by striking Iran now? And what happens next? -- Amin Saikal, Victoria University1 day ago
Two-state solution in the Middle East has been a core US policy for 25 years – is the Trump administration eyeing a change? -- Dan Arbell, American University2 days ago
Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers -- Jose Valentino Ruiz, University of Florida1 day ago
A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father -- Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon, Temple University1 day ago
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Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI's double-edged role in spotting abuse -- Aislinn Conrad, University of Iowa1 day ago
Southern Baptists' call for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision is part of a long history of opposing women's and LGBTQ+ people's rights -- Susan M. Shaw, Oregon State University1 day ago
RFK Jr's shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations -- Santosh Kumar Gautam, University of Notre Dame2 days ago
Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed -- John R. Blosnich, University of Southern California1 day ago
US Army's image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it -- Jacob Ware, Georgetown University2 days ago
Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent -- Claire B. Wofford, College of Charleston1 day ago
House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage -- Simon F. Haeder, Texas A&M University1 day ago
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Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise -- Andrew Fieldhouse, Texas A&M University2 days ago
AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here's how to be aware of what you're revealing -- Christopher Ramezan, West Virginia University2 days ago
Colorado's fentanyl criminalization bill won't solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected -- Katherine LeMasters, University of Colorado Boulder1 day ago
World's most powerful ex-New Yorker gets a DC military parade, not a ticker-tape celebration in Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes -- Lincoln Mitchell, Columbia University4 days ago
How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends -- Julene Paul, University of Texas at Arlington and Josh Davidson, Oberlin College and Conservatory2 days ago
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From Washington's burned letters to Trump's missing transcripts, partial presidential records limit people's full understanding of history -- Shannon Bow O'Brien, The University of Texas at Austin2 days ago
Energy Star, on the Trump administration's target list, has a long history of helping consumers' wallets and the planet -- Magali A. Delmas, University of California, Los Angeles2 days ago
Sanctuary cities can't protect people from ICE immigration raids − but they don't actually violate federal law -- Benjamin Gonzalez O'Brien, San Diego State University and Loren Collingwood, University of New Mexico3 days ago
What are the 'less lethal' weapons being used in Los Angeles? -- Samara McPhedran, Griffith University3 days ago
Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America -- Peter C. Mancall, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences3 days ago
RFK Jr. says annual COVID-19 shots no longer advised for healthy children and pregnant women – a public health expert explains the new guidance -- Libby Richards, Purdue University16 days ago
Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact -- Corey Mitchell, The Conversation22 days ago
Supreme Court's one-sentence order closes the door to Catholic charter school – but leaves it open for future challenges -- Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton22 days ago
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Kenya's ride-hailing drivers say their jobs offer dignity despite the challenges -- Julie Zollmann, Tufts University5 days ago
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Ukraine's Operation Spider Web destroyed more than aircraft – it tore apart the old idea that bases far behind the front lines are safe -- Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service9 days ago
Pro-Trump candidate wins Poland's presidential election – a bad omen for the EU, Ukraine and women -- Adam Simpson, University of South Australia10 days ago
'Loyal to the oil' – how religion and striking it rich shape Canada's hockey fandom -- Cody Musselman, Harvard University and Judith Ellen Brunton, Rice University10 days ago
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Mexican drug cartels use hundreds of thousands of guns bought from licensed US gun shops – fueling violence in Mexico, drugs in US and migration -- Sean Campbell, The Conversation and Topher L. McDougal, University of San Diego19 days ago
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US gun trafficking to Mexico: Independent gun shops supply the most dangerous weapons -- Sean Campbell, The Conversation and Topher L. McDougal, University of San Diego22 days ago
Gun trafficking from the US to Mexico: The drug connection -- Sean Campbell, The Conversation and Topher L. McDougal, University of San Diego22 days ago
Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds -- Ian McDonough, Binghamton University, State University of New York2 days ago
The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends -- Jeffrey A. Hayes, Penn State2 days ago
How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it -- Johanna Mathieu, University of Michigan3 days ago
Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco's perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks -- Adriana Espinosa, City College of New York and Lesia M. Ruglass, City College of New York2 days ago
We surveyed 1,500 Florida kids about cellphones and their mental health – what we learned suggests school phone bans may have important but limited effects -- Justin D. Martin, University of South Florida and Chighaf Bakour, University of South Florida3 days ago
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Storm damage costs are often a mystery – that's a problem for understanding extreme weather risk -- John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas A&M University and William Baule, Texas A&M University9 days ago
Wildfire smoke is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year – here's why and how to protect yourself -- Rachel Connolly, University of California, Los Angeles and Michael Jerrett, University of California, Los Angeles14 days ago
Forecasters expect a busy 2025 hurricane season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching -- Colin Zarzycki, Penn State14 days ago
California wildfire plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes overlooks some important truths about flammability -- Max Moritz, University of California, Santa Barbara and Luca Carmignani, San Diego State University12 days ago
In 2025, Tornado Alley has become almost everything east of the Rockies − and it's been a violent year -- Daniel Chavas, Purdue University22 days ago
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Video games teach students in this class how religion works in the modern world -- Michael Naparstek, University of Tennessee2 days ago
Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America's housing crisis -- Jennifer Pindyck, Auburn University; Christian Ayala Lopez, Auburn University, and Rusty Smith, Auburn University2 days ago
You're probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you'd have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway -- Robert Manduca, University of Michigan3 days ago
Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows -- Katherine G. Hastings, University of British Columbia and Rebeccah Sokol, University of Michigan4 days ago
A field guide to 'accelerationism': White supremacist groups using violence to spur race war and create social chaos -- Art Jipson, University of Dayton3 days ago
If people stopped having babies, how long would it be before humans were all gone? -- Michael A. Little, Binghamton University, State University of New York5 days ago
Trump–Xi call boosts Chinese president's tough man image — and may have handed him the upper hand in future talks -- Linggong Kong, Auburn University4 days ago
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