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Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

  • Written by Christopher Niezrecki, Director of the Center for Energy Innovation, UMass Lowell
imageWind farm construction means jobs and locally produced power.AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

The U.S. is in a bizarre situation in 2026: It’s facing a looming energy shortage, yet the Trump administration is making deals to pay offshore wind developers nearly US$2 billion in taxpayer money to walk away from energy projects.

These politically motivated...

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Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

  • Written by Daniel Pastula, Professor of Neurology, Medicine (Infectious Diseases), and Epidemiology, University of Colorado Anschutz
imageThe cruise ship MV Hondius sits anchored off Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 5, 2026, before setting course for Spain on May 6. AFP via Getty Images

The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was on its way to the Canary Islands on May 7, 2026, after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment.

The World...

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Ted Turner didn’t just revolutionize television − he changed the way we see our world

  • Written by Michael J. Socolow, Professor of Communication and Journalism, University of Maine
imageTed Turner attends the CNN launch event in Atlanta, Ga., on June 1, 1980.Rick Diamond/Getty Images

Ted Turner, who died on April 6, 2026, was bright, shrewd and, most of all, lucky. The cable TV visionary proved to be in the right place, at the right time, to change television and video news forever.

Most of his big gambles, on things such as the M...

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Russia’s pared-down Victory Day parade tells a story: Away from the pomp, war in Ukraine is not going to Putin’s plan

  • Written by Lena Surzhko Harned, Associate Teaching Professor of Political Science, Penn State
imageA police boat patrols the waters of the Moskva River near Red Square, which is decorated for the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko

Victory Day in Russia, which marks the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union, has long held particular importan...

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Canada is kicking its US booze habit as trade tensions persist

  • Written by Andrew Muhammad, Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Tennessee
imageOne of the most visible ways that Canada responded to President Donald Trump's tariffs was by sharply restricting U.S. alcohol sales. AP Photo/Jill Colvin

Almost a year and a half after President Donald Trump began slapping tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners, Canada’s pushback has reordered the economic relationship between Ottawa...

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Lower East Side street named for ‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby, a nod to one of the countless kids of immigrants who shaped the genre

  • Written by Miriam Eve Mora, Managing Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, University of Michigan
imageThe Thing is from the fictional Yancy Street in Manhattan's Lower East Side, where creator Jack Kirby was raised.Richie S/flickr, CC BY

The gesture may lack the explosive drama of a rooftop fight or the tension of a car chase, but on May 11, 2026, a street sign honoring a legendary comics creator will be unveiled in Manhattan’s Lower East...

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Dogs display many traits of great leaders − here are 5 breeds that can be your leadership role models

  • Written by Aditya Simha, Professor of Management, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
imageWatching how dogs approach life can provide lessons for leaders.meaghanbrowning/RooM via Getty Images

I have been a dog lover ever since I was a kid and have spent years learning about the temperaments and histories of different dog breeds, as well as famous dogs and their adventures. I have attended a variety of dog shows to meet various breeds...

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Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

  • Written by Annie Persons, Lecturer in Literature, University of Virginia
imageInterior Secretary Doug Burgum posted this cartoon of himself with 'Coalie,' a lump of coal.Interior Secretary Doug Burgam/X

If you follow the Trump administration’s social media posts, you might spot its new mascot: a cartoon lump of coal with big eyes and babylike features. “Coalie” sparked a backlash almost as soon as Interior...

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Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations

  • Written by Yu-Ru Lin, Professor of Computing and Information, University of Pittsburgh
imageStudying the types of messages hate groups spew online helps researchers understand the groups' persistence. Westend61/Westend61 via Getty Images

Hate communities often flourish online for years, raising the question of how they persist. My research team has found that powerful stories keep members of a hate group galvanized, either by repeating...

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You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

  • Written by Laura Baehr, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University
imageResearch shows that doing exercise around other people improves your chances of sticking with it.Jordi Salas/Moment via Getty Images

Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions.

But the real superpower of an active lifestyle is what it can do for health and...

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  4. Federal investigation into Smith College probes whether transgender students can attend women’s schools – challenging the evolving mission of women’s education
  5. Recreational fishing in the US catches far more fish than previously estimated
  6. Protestant leaders once championed birth control – not to liberate women, but as part of ‘responsible parenthood’
  7. Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation
  8. Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year
  9. US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing
  10. After the execution of James G. Broadnax in Texas, questions persist over use of rap lyrics as evidence
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  12. Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis
  13. Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients
  14. Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system
  15. From ancient goddesses to modern peace activists − Mother’s Day celebrates women’s political power
  16. The method in Iran’s madness? Closure of Strait of Hormuz echoes a centuries-old Danish play − and is a tragedy for the world order
  17. White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult
  18. Muslim women-led nonprofits are engaging in advocacy despite facing a surge in Islamophobia
  19. The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic
  20. AI is showing up in court cases – but only a human jury can grapple with the moral weight of assessing guilt
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  23. Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
  24. In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime
  25. How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them
  26. Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief
  27. As government privatization efforts grow, lawsuits against federal contractors get more difficult
  28. Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering
  29. Themes of peace and human dignity have been central to Pope Leo as he marks his first year in office
  30. Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?
  31. Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids
  32. Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division
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