Iran, US hold indirect talks to de-escalate Mideast tensions
Iran and the U.S. held indirect talks on Friday to reduce tensions that have threatened to spiral into war, with Tehran ... Read More
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There’s a competition crisis in America’s state legislatures – and that’s bad for democracy
Many Americans report frustration with the two-party system, in which the Democratic and Republican candidates are seen as the only viable options for elective office.
But an alarming trend in many state ...Read more
What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?
Few ideas are as central to the nation’s identity as that of the American Dream.
With the 250th birthday of the United States coming up in July 2026, it’s worth stepping back to examine a concept essential ...Read more
New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking
In late 2025, Interpol coordinated a global operation across 134 nations, seizing roughly 30,000 live animals, confiscating illegal plant and timber products, and identifying about 1,100 suspected wildlife traffickers ...Read more
US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026. That number surpasses the 2025 outbreak in Texas and hits the unfortunate milestone of being the largest outbreak in the U.S. since 2000, when ...Read more
Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion
Anti-abortion conservatives have long sought to force Planned Parenthood’s clinics to close their doors and to make it harder, if not impossible, to get abortion pills as part of a two-pronged approach to limit access...Read more
Whether it’s yoga, rock climbing or Dungeons & Dragons, taking leisure to a high level can be good for your well-being
What do collecting old editions of Dungeons & Dragons monster manuals, securing the same tailgate spot for over 20 years and mastering yoga postures have in common? They are all forms of “serious leisure.”
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Normani wants to inspire new artists
Normani hopes to inspire a new generation of black female artists.
The 29-year-old star has been busily working on new material over recent months, and Normani has revealed that she's eventually hoping to follow in the ...Read more
Bad Bunny wants to 'have fun' at the Super Bowl
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance will be a "huge party".
The 31-year-old star is set to play the Super Bowl Halftime Show this weekend, and he's given fans an insight into what they can expect.
The Mia hitmaker told ...Read more
Kindness is a free currency, says Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga believes kindness is a "free currency".
The 39-year-old pop star has credited her parents with instilling good values into her at an early age, and Gaga has revealed that she makes a concerted effort to remain ...Read more
Charli XCX reflects on 'heavenly' Wuthering Heights experience
Charli XCX found making the Wuthering Heights soundtrack to be a "heavenly" experience.
The 33-year-old pop star created the soundtrack for the new Emerald Fennell-directed drama film, which is loosely inspired by Emily ...Read more
Terrifier 4 gets update from Sienna Shaw actress Lauren LaVera
Lauren LaVera "hasn't read any of the script" for Terrifier 4.
The 31-year-old actress is set to return as Final Girl Sienna Shaw in the conclusion to creator Damien Leone's slasher series, and LaVera has now revealed she...Read more
Wuthering Heights star Jacob Elordi practised his Northern accent in the bath
Jacob Elordi practised his Northern accent for Wuthering Heights in the bath.
The 28-year-old actor stars opposite Margot Robbie, 35, in director Emerald Fennell's cinematic take on the classic Emily Brontë novel as the ...Read more
Milo Ventimiglia planned to be a 'wonderparent'
Milo Ventimiglia wanted to be a "wonderparent" when his first child was born but the plan was derailed when his home burned down.
The Heroes star, 48, became a first time dad in January 2025 when he welcomed daughter Ke'...Read more
Bad Bunny suffering sleepless nights ahead of Super Bowl show
Bad Bunny has been suffering sleepless nights ahead of his performance at the Super Bowl halftime show.
The 31-year-old rapper/singer is due to take to the stage to entertain the crowd at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara...Read more
Justin and Hailey Bieber are 'ignoring the noise and focusing on their own lives'
Justin and Hailey Bieber are happy and focused "on their own lives".
The loved up couple are said to be "doing great as a couple" having the 29-year-old star supported her man last weekend when he performed at the Grammy ...Read more
States move to ban NDAs that silence survivors of child sexual abuse
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson's public market plan slows to a crawl
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s marquee plan to increase access to fresh groceries on the city’s South and West sides — a plan that initially called for a city-owned grocery store and later evolved into a ...Read more
Auto review: Slinky Crown Signia is the cure for the common Toyota SUV
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — The station wagon is back. And from an unlikely source.
My Toyota Crown Signia is long, sleek and roomy. Remove the badge and you might mistake the profile for the Volvo V90 Cross Country or Audi...Read more
Volkswagen deal could help southern unions and UAW's Fain, experts say
Success securing a tentative contract for the United Auto Workers' first unionized foreign-owned plant in the South this week could help labor gain traction in the region and aid embattled union leaders' reelection ...Read more
Vandenberg Space Force Base is ready to take off. Not everyone is on board
The rolling grasslands and rocky beaches of Vandenberg Space Force Base, home to more than a dozen at-risk species, easily could pass for a peaceful nature preserve — but that’s an illusion.
The nearly 100,000-acre ...Read more
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