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Recent changes to China's constitution signal loud and clear that any hope for a path to democracy must be checked with…
The famous cosmologist was closely identified with black holes due to his revolutionary theoretical work explaining some…
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Belief in American exceptionalism isn't just at odds with history and facts. It undermines the country's capacity…
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Despite his fears artificial intelligence might one day overtake humanity, Stephen Hawking knew from his own life how profoundly…
Despite the failure of zero tolerance discipline policies in schools, the Trump administration is targeting an Obama-era…
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President Trump recently imposed steep tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum. An economist explains what they are, how they…
The result of Russia's upcoming election is already known: President Vladimir Putin will be re-elected. Will he be content…
A new head could help repair the president's relationship with the spy agency, but only if leaders stop playing politics…