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US diesel export ban risks global prices
US diesel export ban could spike global prices as election nears.
Michel Robe · 1m
Sexual Enhancement Pills May Contain Hidden Drugs
FDA warns of dangerous drugs in gas station sexual enhancement pills.
Andrew Yockey · 1m
Why GOP Voter Fraud Claims May Backfire
Republican voter fraud messaging risks alienating voters by spreading distrust in elections.
Christopher Miller · 1m
Pope Leo XIV's Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis reveals rising lung cancer rates among nonsmokers and younger people.
Estelamari Rodriguez · 1m
Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control
Young voters fear mass shootings but split on gun control solutions.
Jillian Turanovic · 1m
AI Overload: Human Skills at Risk
As AI takes more tasks, people may lose skills needed to fix errors.
Murugan Anandarajan · 1m
Americans Trust Science But Still Believe in Ghosts
Americans who trust science but attend church are more likely to believe in ghosts and curses.
Ruiqian Li · 1m
Ketamine's Role in Cornell Rape Allegations
Ketamine use in alleged Cornell rape highlights campus drug risks.
Christopher P. Holstege · 1m
Light Controls Brain Cells: Nobel Winner Karl Deisseroth Explains Optogenetics
Neuroscientist Karl Deisseroth reveals how light controls brain cells, leading to Nobel Prize-winning optogenetics breakthrough.
Karl Deisseroth · 1m
Teachers Compared to Coaches, Pastors, or Parents
Teachers are most like coaches globally, but U.S. respondents see them as parents or religious figures.
Eric Haas · 1m
Trump disaster aid delays could galvanize 2026 voters
Slow FEMA aid approvals may shift midterm election votes.
Dana R. Fisher · 1m
Houthis Shift Focus to Saudi Arabia
Houthis target Saudi airports to redefine their role beyond Iran.
Laurent Bonnefoy · 1m
Pediatrician Mom Shares Lice Treatment Without Stigma
How to treat head lice without school exclusion or shame.
Emily J. C. Wong · 1m
AI Errors Lead to Legal Liability for Professionals
Professionals face lawsuits when AI tools produce fake citations and inaccurate information.
Kaitlin Newkirk · 1m
Cystic fibrosis patients get miracle drug thanks to federal funding
Trump administration rules threaten federal research funding that helped create cystic fibrosis treatments.
Fred D. Ledley · 1m
Republicans confirm Supreme Court justice if Democrats take Senate
Republicans could confirm a Supreme Court justice if Democrats win Senate but face fierce backlash.
Paul M. Collins Jr. · 1m
Philly voters wonder if their vote counts
Election fears make Philly voters question if their vote matters in 2026 midterms.
Heather LaMarre · 1m
Public Executions in Early US Republic
Historians debate whether public executions taught lessons or showed state power in 1700s America.
Maurizio Valsania · 1m
Hollywood's Ramayana Reimaginings
How Hollywood films have reimagined the South Asian epic 'Ramayana' from 'A Little Princess' to 'Black Panther'.
Sohini Sarah Pillai · 1m
Religious preschools seek public funding exemptions
Colorado’s religious preschools want public funding but face constitutional challenges over nondiscrimination rules.
Preston Green III · 1m
Why 2026 election won't be chaotic
Election experts say federal interference won't disrupt November polls despite fears.
Justin Levitt · 1m
Nicotine Pouches vs Cigarettes: Which Product is Least Harmful?
Nicotine pouches, vaping, and cigarettes each carry different risks, which is least harmful?
Emma Fenske · 1m
Paramount-Warner merger threatens democracy
Media giant Skydance's $110 billion merger risks democratic media independence.
Seth Ashley · 1m
Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece
U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid global embassy vacancies.
Donald Heflin · 1m
Social Security Benefits Rise But Healthcare Costs Outpace
Social Security benefits rise 3.4% in 2027 but healthcare costs eat up nearly 30% of the increase.
Pankaj Agrrawal · 1m
More rehab centers mean more overdoses in Orange County
Out-of-state patients in California's rehab hub overdose at twice the rate of locals.
Ilan Shrira · 1m
Today’s politics ignore ancient wisdom on limits
Modern leaders lack reverence for wisdom, risking democracy’s collapse.
Robert A. Ballingall · 1m
US Public Opposes Data Centers
Most Americans reject local data centers despite economic benefits.
John Kotcher · 1m
Why Americans toss misfit food despite grocery stress
Ugly produce sales and upcycled foods show Americans prioritize quality over price when reducing food waste.
Jintao Zhang · 1m
Octavius Catto's 1871 Election Day Murder
Philadelphia's Black suffrage leader Octavius Catto was killed during violent election day protests in 1871.
Timothy Welbeck · 1m
Tuna fishing history spans 44,000 years
Ancient tuna fishing traces back 44,000 years to East Timor.
Emma Elliott Smith · 1m
Normal labels hide critical test insights
Doctors misread test results by ignoring nuanced numbers behind 'normal' labels.
Amiran Baduashvili · 1m
California Hit by Unusually Destructive 2026 Pacific Hurricane Season
California faces coastal flooding and heavy rain from Tropical Storm Rachel as 2026 Pacific hurricane season intensifies.
Nicholas Grondin · 1m
Dolly Parton's Estate Turmoil
Dolly Parton's nephew faces legal battle over her estate after founder dies.
Naomi Cahn · 1m
Glaciers Shrink in American West
300 glaciers vanished from American West since mid-20th century, survivors shrinking faster.
Andrew Fountain · 1m
What Colleges Need From Donors
Donors can help colleges survive funding cuts and student debt crises.
Genevieve Shaker · 1m
Americans see Pacific Islander's historic portrait for first time
Americans now see 1776 portrait of Pacific Islander Omai, who captivated 18th-century England.
Saar Shahar · 1m
Ancient people used wild plant genetics to domesticate rice and corn
Ancient humans selected existing genetic traits in wild plants to create domesticated crops like rice and corn.
Ornob Alam · 1m
Democrats distance from trans rights
Close 2026 midterms may test if distancing from trans rights helps Democrats.
Dorian Rhea Debussy · 1m
How Much Rain Can a Hurricane Make?
Hurricanes drop massive rain, but storm size doesn't always determine impact.
Zachary Handlos · 1m
Israeli Soldier Pardoned After Killing Palestinian
Israeli president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian, revealing a century-long pattern of leniency for such acts.
Tamir Sorek · 1m
Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica’s role in exploring the cosmos
Antarctica’s extreme environment helps scientists explore the cosmos, winning the 2026 Nobel Prize for IceCube neutrino research.
Daniella McCahey · 1m
Brazilians Vote in U.S. on Oct 4 Election
Over 119 million Brazilians voted in national elections on Oct 4, 2026, including 21,000 Florida residents.
Rafael R. Ioris · 1m
Data centers store heat underground for winter
Data centers use ground to store summer heat for winter use.
Moones Alamooti · 1m
Mobile homes tested in hurricane winds
Researchers found mobile homes fail at anchor points during high winds, but new designs could make affordable housing safer.
Arindam Chowdhury · 1m
Iraqi Kurds see opportunities and risks in US troop withdrawal
US troops leave Iraqi Kurdistan, creating security shifts and new opportunities for Kurdish autonomy.
Firmesk Rahim · 1m
Why fall yard care could start with doing less
Leave leaves for pollinators and soil health instead of raking.
Manjot Kaur Sidhu · 1m
Military kids in US schools face unique challenges
Schools can better support military-connected students through early interventions and tailored support.
Nikki R Wooten · 1m
Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize Work Connects Ancient Greece to Modern Life
Anne Carson’s Nobel-winning translations bridge ancient Greek literature and contemporary audiences through bold creative choices.
Amy Cannon · 1m
Oil Market That Sets Gas Prices Began in Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania's oil exchange created the market that now sets gas prices across the U.S.
Brian C. Black · 1m
US Strategic Credibility From Vietnam to Iran
How U.S. credibility in Iran mirrors Vietnam's legacy of strategic failure.
Christopher Nichols · 1m
Hurricane Isaias breaks 2026 Atlantic season quiet
Hurricane Isaias becomes 2026's first Atlantic hurricane as season remains eerily quiet.
Christopher Davis · 1m
Abortion and surrogacy law clash
Surrogacy contracts can't resolve abortion conflicts when laws differ.
Naomi Cahn · 1m
Faculty Diversity Lags Behind Student Demographics
U.S. universities still have fewer non-white faculty than students despite rising student diversity.
Rodney Coates · 1m
Why survivors’ stories shift after assault
Survivors’ changing stories don’t mean lying, they’re coping with trauma.
Michele Patterson Ford · 1m
Jim Bakker's Christian TV Empire
Jim Bakker built a global Christian TV empire before his fraud scandal.
John Wigger · 1m
Molecule Handedness Determines Drug Effectiveness
Chirality explains why some drugs work and others cause birth defects.
Cedric Schaack · 1m
AI reshapes pilgrims' journeys
AI companions help pilgrims navigate ancient routes without losing spiritual depth.
Shay Rabineau · 1m
Cornell rape case reveals reporting gaps
Cornell's handling of rape allegations shows why victims avoid reporting assaults.
Kaitlyn M. Sims · 2m
AI Models Create Stereotypical Faces for Sexual Orientation
AI models alter faces to show gay, straight, or criminal features based on stereotypes.
Ashique KhudaBukhsh · 1m