40 years of legal sports betting in Australia points to risks for US gamblers – and tips for regulators

The ethical dilemmas behind plans for involuntary treatment to target homelessness, mental illness and addiction

A brief history of the Black church's diversity, and its vital role in American political history

Guinea worm: A nasty parasite is nearly eradicated, but the push for zero cases will require patience

The ocean twilight zone could store vast amounts of carbon captured from the atmosphere – but first we need an internet of deep ocean sensors to track the effects

5 facts about John Witherspoon, a slaveholder and the only university president to sign the Declaration of Independence

5 facts about John Witherspoon, the only university president to sign the Declaration of Independence

New Advanced Placement African American Studies course is a watered down version of itself

A journey from work to home is about more than just getting there – the psychological benefits of commuting that remote work doesn't provide

Russia is violating the last remaining nuclear treaty with the US, according to Washington

How the ancient Jewish 'new year for trees' became an Israeli celebration of nature

ChatGPT is great – you're just using it wrong

How legalized sports betting has transformed the fan experience

Exhibit explores how Americans work together

Volunteering is one of the pillars of American democracy. Learn about a Library of Congress exhibit that explores voluntary associations.

Fixing Ukraine's power grid

The United States is working with partners to help Ukraine keep power on amid Vladimir Putin's attacks on critical infrastructure.

Why the Fed raised interest rates by the smallest amount since it began its epic inflation fight

What international law says about Israel's planned destruction of Palestinian assailants' homes

Tyre Nichols' death underscores the troubled history of specialized police units

Western wildfires destroyed 246% more homes and buildings over the past decade – fire scientists explain what's changing

A Black history primer on African Americans' fight for equality – 5 essential reads

The ocean twilight zone could store vast amounts of carbon captured from the atmosphere – but first we need to build a 4D system to track what's going on down there

City planners are questioning the point of parking garages

Lung cancer rates have decreased for the Marlboro Man, but have risen steeply for nonsmokers and young women – an oncologist explains why

As charges loom over Trump, prosecutors come under fire – a criminal justice expert explains what's at stake

A Black history primer on African Americans' fight for equality – five essential reads

The EV transition isn't just about cars – the broader goal should be access to clean mobility for everyone

I helped balance the federal budget in the 1990s – here's just how hard it will be for the GOP to achieve that same rare feat

Partners in a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific

The U.S. is strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. See how these efforts help countries meet 21st-century challenges.

George Santos: A democracy can't easily penalize lies by politicians

U.S. hospital ship makes first Solomon Islands visit

The USNS Mercy treated thousands of Solomon Islanders on its first trip to the country during a 2022 humanitarian exercise.