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These state supreme court races could decide abortion access and trans rights
Ohio, North Carolina and Michigan have open seats on their state supreme court, and these hotly contested races will influence how those courts rule in several high-stakes cases.
The Conversation
Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction
A return to the office can mean very different things to different workers, which is why this debate often produces conflicting answers.
The Conversation
AI can help with academic research but doesn’t always get it right – here are some tips to check the information you receive
AI is quickly changing. These tips from university librarians can help people keep pace with the shifts as they approach their research.
The Conversation
Armed poll watchers: New Jersey’s 1981 racist voter intimidation campaign is a cautionary tale ahead of 2026 midterms
An armed voter suppression campaign in New Jersey in 1981 finds echoes today in the Trump administration’s persistent efforts to suppress the vote and undermine trust in elections nationwide.
The Conversation
Missing ambassadors, inexperienced appointees – is Washington dropping the diplomatic ball?
Almost half of US ambassador jobs remain vacant. Meanwhile, political appointees are outnumbering career diplomats being put forward.
The Conversation
AI behaves more like a brain than a database – cognitive science’s role in its origin story helps explain why
Modern AI owes its existence to both cognitive and computer science. What you envision as its origin story can influence how you understand what large language models can do.
The Conversation
Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise
‘Use it or lose it’ isn’t quite true when it comes to the health benefits of exercise. Cells across the body retain a memory of training that lasts longer than once thought.
The Conversation
Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
BBC News
Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
BBC News
US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
BBC News
California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children
BBC News
California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children
BBC News
The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
BBC News
The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
BBC News
I’m a physicist who worked on the Nobel-winning neutrino search – here’s how a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice became a telescope for ghost particles from space
The 2026 Nobel Prize in physics recognizes Francis Halzen’s vision in building an unusual telescope in Antarctica, as well as the neutrino discoveries it’s made.
The Conversation
Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines
Getting vaccinated is the best way to reduce your risk of severe illness and complications from the flu.
The Conversation
What the Paramount and Warner Bros deal means for you
BBC News
US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution, lawyers say
BBC News
How drunk is too drunk? Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in consent laws
BBC News
Drinking and consent - Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in laws
BBC News
Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
BBC News
White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego
BBC News
Ex-US spy who stashed gold bars in his home admits to $200m scam
BBC News
Ex-US spy found with $40m in gold bars pleads guilty to wire fraud
BBC News
US resident arrested in connection with deadly British Columbia school shooting
BBC News
US resident arrested in connection with deadly British Columbia school shooting
BBC News
Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year deal
BBC News
From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
BBC News
From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
BBC News
A separatist party just won power in Quebec - what does that mean?
BBC News