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Justices are currently looking at whether Trump's tariffs are constitutional. But that ruling won't shed any light on whether they are wise.

At its one-year mark, the Trump administration is dismantling the systems that once helped the US move toward a more open and equal democracy.

The Christian apocrypha, texts not included in the Bible, include stories of Jesus' female followers - including St. Thecla.

Iran's internet shutdown cuts off most communication with the outside world during violent repression of national protests.

The US government used to have American farmers' backs, but that support has been dwindling for decades. New subsidies signal big changes for farmers.

Reading comprehension scores are tanking, and fewer Americans are picking up books. But practicing deep reading can help you process content more carefully and keep you from falling for misinformation.

Trash pandas' talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers, but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research.

Doing more with less may not be sustainable for an exhausted workforce over the long term.

Beef is a source of complete protein for humans, but its production results in greenhouse gas emissions.

A particularly infectious subvariant of influenza is keeping emergency room numbers high and causing especially severe illness in children.