Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices
Two-party control of U.S. politics runs contrary to the vision of the Constitution's framers.Douglas Rissing/Getty ImagesAs dissatisfaction with the two-party system grows in the United States, the id...
Thom Reilly, Professor and Co-Director of the Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy, Arizona State University
Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity
Hulk Hogan was arguably WWE's biggest star in the 1980s.Wally McNamee/Corbis via Getty ImagesHulk Hogan’s death by heart attack at age 71 came as a shock to many fans of the larger-than-life wre...
Brian Jansen, Assistant Professor of English and Media Studies, University of Maine
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
Researchers are in the earliest phase of piecing together how the shingles vaccine could play a role in lowering the risk of dementia.PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesOver the past two centurie...
Anand Kumar, Professor and Department Head of Psychiatry, University of Illinois Chicago
Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genoc…
Palestinians crowd to get food in Gaza City on July 30, 2025. Abdalhkem Abu Riash/Anadolu via Getty…
Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US
The right terms can help you properly express your views about Alligator Alcatraz.Chandan Khanna/AFP…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop cul…
'KPop Demon Hunters,' released June 20, 2025, is Netflix’s most-watched original animated film…
Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can m…
Summer is the riskiest time of year for teenage drivers.Martin Novak/Moment via Getty ImagesThe last…
As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights
Lake Mead, impounded by Hoover Dam, contains far less water than it used to.Kevin Carter/Getty Image…
A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s ch…
There's a lot to explore out there. aldomurillo/E+ via Getty ImagesEnjoying the outdoors carries the…
Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows
Transgender and nonbinary people report negative attitudes toward AI.alvaro gonzalez/Moment via Gett…