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The 2026 water year has been anything but ordinary. In fact, its snow drought has few parallels in recent history.

The 2026 water year has been anything but ordinary. In fact, its snow drought has few parallels in recent history.

The 2026 water year has been anything but ordinary. In fact, its snow drought has few parallels in recent history.

For some Sephardic Jews today, holidays provide a rare opportunity to hear the now-endangered Judeo-Spanish language.

Feeling part of something larger than yourself may make it easier to cope with stress and uncertainty.

The status change may result in students avoiding degrees in nursing and social work.

Parental involvement laws and the stigma of teen pregnancy create significant barriers for teenagers seeking abortions. These factors are pushing teens to obtain abortion pills online.

Pittsburgh's struggle to move beyond steel demonstrates that industry dominance is temporary. Other regions can learn from Pittsburgh's slow economic recovery.

Getting SNAP benefits can already be hard, and due to legal changes Congress approved in 2025 it could get harder for many Americans.

From bioweapons to biblical plagues, the bacteria that cause anthrax can persist for decades in harsh conditions and wreak havoc on people and cattle.