2+ day, 57+ min ago  (955+ words) Sen. Chris Murphy explains how blatant corruption is undermining faith in democracy. President Donald Trump's blatant, sometimes open corruption can feel disorienting. While other White Houses have made a point to show their administration is not for sale, this one…...

3+ day, 57+ min ago  (993+ words) Ski slopes are closed, sprinklers are banned, and more restrictions are still to come." This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Officials were already sounding the alarm…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1099+ words) The resurgence of resistance crafting. "Back in 2017, I made a ton of pussyhats," Catherine Paul told me. "I just knitted pink hats like there was no tomorrow." At the time, Paul appreciated "the way that craft could be part of…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (207+ words) The best thing about Bondi was her incompetence. This list is just the beginning. Not every Republican attorney general loyal to Trump would have made such basic errors in carrying out his agenda. And there's no guarantee that Bondi's successor…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (283+ words) One of Trump's longtime allies makes the case against the Iran war. After five weeks of muddled messaging, President Donald Trump finally addressed the nation on Wednesday night to make the case for his war on Iran. That message was'still…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (364+ words) If you're about 30 seconds away from completely losing your cool with a family member, read this. As someone who has predominantly lived in liberal cities, I am largely surrounded by people who share my political views. Guns, no way. LGBTQ…...

4+ day, 12+ min ago  (1271+ words) What this furry favorite can teach us about kids" reading and writing. The Scholastic Book Fair is a big deal at my older kid"s school. A couple of times a year, the auditorium gets transformed into a kid-friendly bookstore,…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (389+ words) Solitude is necessary for a well-balanced social life " here's how to make it truly restorative. During the week, Ross trains with a run club, but Saturdays are for him; they're his opportunity to reflect. Though a solitary jog through the…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1052+ words) How they're using AI at the lab that created the atom bomb. If there's anything that makes people more uncomfortable than highly advanced AI or nuclear weapons technology, it's the combination of the two. But there's been a symbiotic relationship…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1296+ words) Trump signaled that he's ready to wrap up the conflict, but that may not be up to him. The Iran war of 2026 will continue, but it appears to be entering its final phase. Or at least, that's what President Donald…...