Why Stephen Colbert is right about the ‘equal time’ rule, despite warnings from the FCC
CBS says it warned Stephen Colbert that an interview with a politician could trigger an FCC rule requiring broadcasters to give po...
Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues
US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will increase baseline tariffs on imports from all countries to 15%, as ...
How to Choose the Right Family Lawyers in Sydney for Your Circumstances
When enlisting the help of family lawyers in Sydney, there’s no single “best” option for everyone. The right choice depends on t...
As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold?
Does the nation stand behind him?Vyacheslav Prokofyev/AFP via Getty ImagesPerceived wisdom has it that the longer a war goes on, t...
Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered
It has been raining tariffs ... until now?Aaron Schwartz/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s economic agenda took…
How Dracula became a red-hot lover
In Luc Besson's 'Dracula,' the titular character is a hopeless romantic.VerticalThe Lord of Vampires. The King of the Un…
Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s
Coast Guardsmen stand in front of two truckloads of liquor seized on April 14, 1931, after a battle between three police…
After a 32-hour shift in Pittsburgh, I realized EMTs should be napping on the job
The reality of EMS work is that most paramedics and emergency medical technicians work 12-, 24-, and 48-hour shifts.Svit…
Trump administration axed nutrition education program that saved more money than it cost, even as government encourages healthier eating
If the government had found a way to save US$10 for every dollar it spent helping low-income people get healthier, would…
Individual donors provide only a small slice of university research funding – but Jeffrey Epstein’s ties with academics show why…
The recent release of Jeffrey Epstein's emails shows a wide net of contacts – including academics at prominent uni…
Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue
Studies have found small amounts of toxic heavy metals and other potentially harmful substances in some menstrual pads a…
Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk
Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer for people who have never used tobacco.Francesco Scatena/iStock via G…
I’m a philosopher who tries to see the best in others – but I know there are limits
Interpreting someone's thoughts or actions can mean balancing their agency against the good. Kateryna Kovarzh/iStock via…
Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works
Probability can explain why a coin flip has a 50/50 chance of landing heads versus tails, but it also can be used for mo…
Buying BIM Support in Australia: How Cut Rework Without Slowing Delivery
If your BIM setup looks mostly works but projects still feel heavier than they should, you are probably paying for rew…
Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not less
VCG via Getty ImagesDiversity programs are a favourite target of right-wing populists who claim they represent a radical…
Last nuclear weapons limits expired – pushing world toward new arms race
Russian ballistic missiles roll in Red Square during a Victory Day military parade.AP Photo/Alexander ZemlianichenkoFor …
The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating – it’s the erosion of learning itself
Will AI hollow out the pipeline of students, researchers and faculty that is the basis of today’s universities?Hil…