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The Pulitzer Prize–winning author discusses the enduring roots of Middle Eastern conflict, the rise and fall of cultural panics, and why Texas may be the blueprint—and battleground—for America's future.

Baby Boomers, aka those born between 1946 and 1964, are often seen as the backbone of modern America. They built wealth, led industries, and reaped...

When most people think of work, they think of a paycheck. But in today’s ever-evolving economy, there’s a darker truth that often gets swept under the rug: millions of people are contributing real labor, effort, and time — without seeing a single cent in return. Thanks to clever interpretations of…

The US president has accused the Russian leader of ‘playing with fire’ after days of heavy air attacks on Ukrainian cities

The Mexican security forces tracking Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes – the leader of a deadly drug cartel that has been a top driver of violence in Mexico and narcotic addiction in America – thought they finally had him cornered on May 1, 2015.

As the administration slashes jobs and hobbles research, current and former workers say the mood inside US national parks – described as America’s ‘best idea’ – is bleak

Since his inauguration in January 2025, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders that seek to limit federal recognition of transgender people. These orders have attempted to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports, require identity documents to label people as biologically male or female, bar federal funding for gender-affirming…

Even for our billionaire president, it’s never enough

Gun culture in the country “seems such a blind spot,” said lead singer Alex Rice

After many years of sponsoring traditional Pride events in the United States, some big companies are yielding to pressure from the Trump administration to ditch DEI policies.

"Just go to North Korea for 10 days and you'll know how bad it is," says Charles Ryu.