Culture

Pete Hegseth's Iran war briefings reveal a troubling pattern of bloodlust and machismo. What does this say about leadership in times of conflict?

Hard-right influencers are rehabilitating Senator Joseph McCarthy, proposing a new era of political persecution. What does this mean for American democracy?

As 46% of US adults remain unmarried, workplace policies still favor families. Single employees face scheduling bias and benefit gaps in the modern workforce.

A Wall Street investor sparked debate by proposing a $140,000 poverty line. But an economist argues the real problem isn't where we draw the line—it's drawing one at all. His alternative reveals America's hidden poverty crisis.

Gen Z values authenticity above all else, but philosophers Rousseau and Heidegger reveal why this obsession might be missing the point entirely.

As GLP-1 drugs surge and celebrities shrink, the 'thin is in' mentality is back. But is the body positivity movement really over, or are we witnessing something deeper?

As Trump pushes for expanded mining in Venezuela's Orinoco Basin, illegal operations have already devastated one of the world's most biodiverse regions. What price will nature pay for critical minerals?

Despite being the world's largest oil producer, the US remains vulnerable to Middle East disruptions. The Iran strikes expose the myth of energy independence.

As war devastates the Middle East, festivals continue worldwide. What does this stark contrast reveal about how we process global suffering and joy?

A Los Angeles courtroom is hosting what may be Big Tech's most consequential legal challenge ever. For the first time, a jury will decide if platform design itself can create product liability.

As baby boomers age and adult children juggle caring for parents and children, affordable adult day care centers face closure due to inadequate funding, leaving families in crisis.

Iran's closure of the Hormuz Strait threatens global oil supplies, potentially doubling gas prices and triggering economic chaos worldwide. Markets remain surprisingly calm—for now.