Why dust a growing problem
Researchers are investigating the links between modern agriculture and rising incidents of dust storms
Spotify removes Neil Young's music
In a now-deleted letter, the singer told his record label didn't want to share the same platform as the anti-vaxxer
Court strikes down Alabama GOP's maps
Alabama's congressional maps were struck down by federal judges on grounds of discrimination against Black voters
There's no "both sides" to extremism
Republicans want to overturn elections and spread disease — while progressive Dems just want better social programs
Glenn Youngkin: "Trump in a red vest"
Youngkin reversed campaign pledge on first day in office amid pressure from TrumpWorld to go full Ron DeSantis
Fox's Ingraham mocks SNL mocking her
It remains to be seen whether McKinnon will now mock Ingraham's imitation of McKinnon mocking Ingraham
We really need a "deep state" now
If the new space telescope exemplifies what our "state" can accomplish, let's take the same approach to democracy
NYC wants to make heating green
Electrifying apartment buildings is tough. A new heat pump design could make it easier
What the Supreme Court has done to women
Some of us remember life before legal abortion. Hardly any of us thought we'd ever have to go back there
Victims of opioids stand to get nothing
A former member of the creditors committee managing Purdue's bankruptcy speaks out about deliberations
Ukraine crisis: U.S. troops on standby
Pentagon says 8,500 troops are on "heightened preparedness" even as Antony Blinken vows "diplomacy and dialogue"
Youngkin calls for teacher report line
"And that gives us further, further ability to make sure we’re rooting it out"
Judge blocks hospital workers from jobs
The uncertainty is the latest development in a battle over health care employees
Gilded Age is more Dynasty than Downton
From the costuming to the dialogue, Julian Fellowes' 1880s class warfare drama revels in its too-muchness
The mystery of REM sleep
There may be a link between REM sleep and an animal's ability to defend itself against predators
An imposter who fooled a Scottish school
Alan Cumming appears in a documentary about a man who perpetuated a deception, and how people chose to believe him
Try chicken stew with schmaltzy croutons
Tarragon and smoked paprika update the flavors of this winter classic
New film examines "what consent means"
For Jamie Dack's feature debut, she spoke to Salon about creating a "protagonist as a proxy for my younger self"
Wisconsin GOP OK guns in high school
The GOP-backed bill comes amid a national upsurge in gun violence
Wood alleges Manson raped her on camera
In a documentary debuting at Sundance, the "Westworld" actor claims the abuse occurred while shooting a music video
Why our emotions are so powerful
In “Emotional,” science writer Leonard Mlodinow explores our feelings’ ability to spur intelligent, nuanced action
Why COVID cases are so low in Africa
Like previous COVID waves, omicron has largely bypassed much of Africa — or has it?
Newt suggests jail for Jan. 6 committee
"This is what it looks like when the rule of law unravels," tweets Cheney after Newt says "mean" Dems face prison
The GOP's anti-vaxx path to fascism
The weekend's anti-vaccine rally in D.C. was heavy on violence-inspiring rhetoric and fascist recruitment