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The Conversation (US)by Sara Harmouch, Research Fellow in Counterterrorism, George Washington University10d ago
Khadra Essa, a Somali-born Dutch citizen operating in Syria under the name Umm Qaqa al-Somali, is a wanted woman. On Sept. 14, 2026, the U.S.
The Conversation (US)by Mark Satta, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Law, Wayne State University; Institute for Humane Studies10d ago
The U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term on Oct. 5, 2026. One of the cases that the justices have agreed to hear is a First Amendment religious liberty case, St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy.
The Conversation (US)by Timothy Randhir, Professor of Environmental Sciences, UMass Amherst10d ago
It used to be considered against the law in America to starve a member of an endangered species to death or harm it by destroying its home.
The Conversation (US)by Claire Therese Hemingway, Assistant Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee; Smithsonian Institution10d ago
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by menu options at a restaurant, cereal varieties at the grocery store or potential partners while scrolling through dating apps, you’ve experienced choice overload.
The Conversation (US)by Sophya Garashchuk, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina10d ago
The objects you interact with every day are predictable – you can pick up a box, sit down in a chair without falling to the floor, or open a door without your hand passing through the knob.
The Conversation (US)by Jason Miller, Assistant Lecturer, North Carolina State University10d ago
Many music fans know that Nina Simone’s 1965 hit “I Put a Spell on You” helped establish the 32-year-old singer as the “High Priestess of Soul.” Few probably realize that it was Langston Hughes –...
The Conversation (US)by Alex Volonte, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in Journalism Studies, University of Florida10d ago
It was around a year ago that the podcast “Pablo Torre Finds Out” released the first episode of what would become a 17-part series into alleged efforts by the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent the...
The Conversation (US)by Henry F. Fradella, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Arizona State University10d ago
Wherever Marci Bakely went, her ex-boyfriend seemed to know. When the Georgia single mother drove to the grocery store or a date, he often texted within minutes.
The Conversation (US)by Christopher A. Cooper, Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs, Western Carolina University10d ago
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the U.S. Supreme Court has been busy with voting rights cases.
The Conversation (US)by Ira Goldstein, Lecturer in the Urban Studies Program, University of Pennsylvania10d ago
Neighborhood investments meant to improve housing and opportunity often spark fears of gentrification and displacement.
The Conversation (US)by Joshua R. Ehrlich, Associate professor, University of Michigan10d ago
Recently, a middle-aged woman came to see me in my ophthalmology clinic because her eyes felt gritty and uncomfortable.
The Conversation (US)by Jeff Price, Professor iof Aviation and Aerospace Science, Metropolitan State University of Denver11d ago
An incident in which a FlyDubai pilot is said to have stabbed the captain with the intention of crashing a plane of mainly Israeli passengers has shone a light on flight security.
The Conversation (US)by Patrick Parenteau, Professor of Law Emeritus, Vermont Law & Graduate School11d ago
Climate change is causing billions of dollars’ worth of damage every year from floods, fires, droughts and other consequences of a rapidly warming planet.
The Conversation (US)by Robert Kopp, Professor of Earth Sciences, Rutgers University11d ago
Sea-level rise is one of the most visible signs of climate change, one that is threatening low-lying coastal communities around the world.
The Conversation (US)by Stefani Langehennig, Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Denver11d ago
Imagine watching a political campaign video in which a candidate admits to taking a bribe. You recognize the face and voice.
The Conversation (US)by Brian Tang, Professor of Atmospheric Science, University at Albany, State University of New York11d ago
As a powerful nor’easter hit the U.S. Atlantic Coast in late September 2026, the ocean poured into coastal neighborhoods from North Carolina to New York.
The Conversation (US)by Edward D. Melillo, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of History and Environmental Studies, Amherst College11d ago
Federal prosecutors recently described an interstate criminal enterprise with all the trappings of organized crime: clandestine warehouses, money laundering and stolen goods transported across...
The Conversation (US)by Liv Coleman, Professor of Political Science and International Studies, University of Tampa11d ago
When Ron DeSantis was first elected governor of Florida in November 2018, he won with a margin of just over 30,000 votes – less than four-tenths of 1% of all the votes cast in the election.
The Conversation (US)by Stephanie A. Dhuman, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Hamilton College11d ago
As she sat across from me drinking tea, Coretta – a pseudonym to protect her identity – shared her dismay about living in a central Florida community due to the control of her homeowners...
The Conversation (US)by Jonathan Caulkins, Professor of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University11d ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to Harrisburg on Sept. 28, 2026, after a 10-week recess with little time to determine the future of the state’s skill games.
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