Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequatel...
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How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbuster
English teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem....
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Egyptian warrior princesses, ancient avocados, and more science news
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Trump cuts target federal advisory boards. What does it mean for agencies like NASA?
The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 100 federal advisory committees. Former members say agencies like NASA now have less ac...
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Invasive species cause more harm in the Global South
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Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster �...
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For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration inside Co...
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In a first, Chinese woman wins the prestigious Fields Medal
Despite criticisms of a brain drain from China to the U.S., the awards come at a time when several high-profile Chinese scholars have returned home, s...
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Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith
The former special counsel led two criminal investigations of President Trump and has been a frequent target of Trump's ire on social media....
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