Federal Toxmap shutters
Loss of the federal pollution tracker, supporters say, will inhibit public access to data on environmental hazards
7 reasons to learn a foreign language
America lags when it comes to being able to speak more than one language
Having a kid means I have to move away
Am I still "D. Watkins from East Baltimore" if my daughter won't play in the same streets I used to run?
Most memorable food trends of the 2010s
Delicious, decadent, and sometimes downright daffy, the decade's food trends proved that more is more
Make an entire chicken dinner in one pan
We were all raised to believe they are a disgusting food, but Brussels sprouts are delicious if you cook them right
How to make light, frothy eggnog
Eggnog any which way (even for those who claim to not like it).
Klobuchar insists on pre-Iowa debate
Despite the fact that the Senate might hold a trial before the Iowa caucus, Klobuchar said there must be a debate
The fall of Kanye West-ern civilization
In which we theoretically track the concurrent downward spirals of our great nation and hip-hop's Yeezus
Why are so few people born on Dec. 25?
December 25 is the least popular day in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand to give birth.
When will the US learn from disasters?
The Dutch think big when it comes to climate change–proofing. Why can't we?
Trump says windmills "kill the birds"
The president criticized windmills in a Saturday speech, repeating his earlier oratorical criticisms of windmills
Dreidel: The moral world in miniature
Dreidel isn't just a game of simple luck
Why science is a social construct
The public doesn't understand how science (and scientists) think — and that's a problem for society
An alternate universe impeachment
Ralph Nader proposes a sweeping 12-count impeachment that covers Trump's many crimes — and those that preceded him
Dingell: Trump "kicked me" in stomach
Because he ordered flags lowered after her husband's death, Trump expressed dismay at Dingell for voting to impeach
Our addiction to stuff
We’re addicted to buying stuff during the holidays and retailers are the drug dealers.
Most unforgettable movie scenes of 2019
From a "Parasite" flood to J.Lo's dazzling entrance, these are indelible images & key moments from 15 notable films
Buttigieg campaign on ICE, immigration
On Sunday morning Mayor Pete Buttigieg released a paper discussing his immigration policy plans
Time running out to pass NY climate law
The CLCPA commits New York state to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and an emissions-free electric sector by 2040
New research suggests that there may be some serious medical benefits to adding a little spice to your next meal
Does forest thinning save the redwoods?
Some scientists question whether controlled burns and logging are really the best way to preserve the redwoods
America's real health care emergency
Can we afford universal health care? A mounting burden of medical debt suggests we can't afford not to have it
The Amazon Prime effect
How can physical retailers increase in-store sales?
Republican lawmaker accused of terrorism
Washington state Rep. Matt Shea accused of “act of domestic terrorism” in planning 2016 Oregon standoff