Clean soil is rejuvenating urban farms
A complex web of partnerships helps improve food access and build a more sustainable city from the ground up.
Amazing sound quality on major sale
Wireless music has never sounded this good.
Getting to the bottom of things
Deep-sea mining could open a new industrial frontier in the world’s oceans
Are we ever leaving Afghanistan?
After the collapse of his peace deal with the Taliban, Trump’s answer seems to be no. So we've learned nothing
The Pompeo Doctrine
How to seize the Arctic’s resources, now accessible due to climate change (just don’t mention those words!)
Facebook buckles to GOP pressure
Ted Cruz and three other GOP senators convinced Facebook to take down a fact-check — written by actual doctors
What about healthy food for all?
The Democratic candidates discussed health care a lot — but not healthy food.
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The forgotten father of environmentalism
As the world burns — and as kids sound the alarm — the original environmental scientist is worth revisiting.
What happened at the debate?
Americans want government to serve them, but don't have confidence that it actually can.
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Whole Foods cut benefits for part-timers
"I am in shock. I've worked here 15 years. This is why I keep the job—because of my benefits."
Think you don't like country music?
Burns' latest epic documentary may not go deep as some would like. But it feels welcoming to the country-averse
The enigmatic genius of Joanna Newsom
To call her quirky and eclectic would be an understatement. And yet her live show proves her long-lasting appeal
Asteroid to fly by Earth on Saturday
Asteroid 2000 QW7 won't hit Earth on Saturday — but it could in the future
Trump's Ground Zero claims: No evidence
Trump's false or dubious 9/11 claims go back to the day of the attack. But no one ever saw him at Ground Zero
Huffman sentenced: Two weeks in prison
The Oscar nominee was also sentenced to one year supervised release, 250 hours community service and a $30,000 fine
To supporters, Marianne has already won
In Texas' liberal enclaves, Williamson has built a small base of support all her own
Official to hold party at Trump course
Another day, another government official putting money into the president’s pockets
GOPer to Beto: "My AR is ready for you"
"This is a death threat . . . Clearly, you shouldn't own an AR-15—and neither should anyone else," O'Rourke replied
Seth Rich: Lawsuit against Fox proceeds
The 2016 murder of DNC staffer Seth Rich has been a favorite subject of right-wing conspiracy theorists
ABC airs ad showing photo of AOC on fire
“How the hell did this Elizabeth Heng ad where AOC’s face is burned up clear ABC network standards and practices?”
Why did debate moderators skip abortion?
"Three hours, not one question on abortion — with women's rights under attack across our country," O'Rourke tweeted
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An election between these guys? Hell no
Trump and Biden both sound increasingly incoherent. Democrats still have a chance to nominate someone else