Culture

Four professional guides led 15 skiers into California's deadliest avalanche. Nine died. What happens when expert judgment fails in high-risk environments?

From age gaps to 'swag gaps,' young people are analyzing every difference with romantic partners. Why are we seeking perfect compatibility in an era of unprecedented diversity?

Texas primary results send strong messages to both parties about coalition fractures, moderate messaging, and MAGA's near-complete capture of the GOP.

Two conservative foreign policy experts discuss their paradoxical position on a hypothetical Iran war - supporting the cause while fearing the commander-in-chief

Thousands of Kurdish militants backed by US and Israeli support are preparing major attacks on Iranian territory. Is this Iran's liberation or the recipe for another Middle Eastern catastrophe?

US munitions rapidly depleting in Iran campaign while China watches for Taiwan invasion window. Military stockpile crisis threatens global deterrence.

Behind Trump's shifting justifications for attacking Iran lies four decades of consistent hawkish rhetoric and imperial ambitions toward the Middle East

A groundbreaking study reveals that sea levels worldwide are about one foot higher than previously estimated, putting tens of millions more people in danger from coastal flooding and storm surges.

New research reveals that declining unpaid household work has widened inequality more than traditional measures suggest, as families lost the economic cushion once provided by stay-at-home spouses

Trump's Iran strikes reignite constitutional battle over war powers. From 1973 War Powers Resolution to today, examining the endless struggle between executive action and legislative authority in declaring war.

Jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts are rejecting AI-generated images, revealing deeper tensions about authenticity, craftsmanship, and the invasion of digital technology into analog sanctuaries.

Autonomous vehicles could reduce serious crashes by 85%, but new research shows they may increase total vehicle miles traveled by 6%, potentially worsening traffic congestion across America.