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A planetary scientist who has participated in analog missions describes their value for planning space exploration – and…
Pointy shoes have been all the rage across cultures for centuries, and their role as status symbols continue today.
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Longtime mob reporter George Anastasia explains how intensive electronic eavesdropping revealed dialogue that surpassed…
From 19th century British navy to US destroyers in the Caribbean, diplomacy at seas has been accompanied by military might.
Once a modest fall festivity, Halloween has transformed into a monthslong commercial phenomenon. You can hardly blame retailers.
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AI agents are poised to do your online shopping for you, with major consequences for the e-commerce industry – and your…
Once a democracy starts to erode, it can be difficult to reverse the trend. What does it take for democracies to bounce…
Pennsylvania has been without a state budget for over 100 days, and House Democrats and Senate Republicans are $3 billion…
Most of the products the study tested contained much less lead than the FDA deems unsafe, but some did have a concerning…