Death of man in NYPD chokehold controversy ruled a homicide

The death of a 43-year-old New York City man who was placed in a chokehold by police officers has been ruled a homicide, according to the New York City medical examiner's office....

The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran-US deal

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AI companions can give constant support – but distort ideas about what a relationship really is

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How debate about gender identity could undermine global efforts to protect victims of violence

A transgender woman takes part in an International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women demonstration in El Salvador ...

Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection

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A justice department opinion arguing the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional could revert the nation to a time when presidents…
At least one past president burned his papers.Stephen Hyun/Getty ImagesPrior to 1978, U.S. presidents could do what they…
New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even…
Energy costs are hitting more American households harder than in past years.Olga Rolenko/Moment via Getty ImagesAmerican…
What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the…
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Using atomic nuclei could allow scientists to read time more precisely than ever – what this research could mean for…
Atomic clocks exploit the properties of atoms to create incredibly precise 'ticks.'Nate Phillips, NISTMost clocks, from …
Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too
Financial analysis is an industry that is seeing job growth even as AI is increasingly used. Orientfootage/iStock via Ge…
Why rural hospitals in Pennsylvania and across the country are closing in increasing numbers – 5 myths about rural health…
Cuts to federal funding for Medicaid will disproportionately affect reimbursements to rural hospitals.Ricky Carioti/The …
Trump’s exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep-rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads
Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard his flight bound for Algiers on April 13, 2026. Alberto Pizzoli/Pool Photo via…
How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows
As Florida's human population grows, wildlife increasingly has nowhere to go.Benjamin Klinger/iStock via Getty Images Pl…
Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health
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‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them
Into each life some rain must fall.Anastasiia Voloshko/Moment via Getty ImagesWhen Maria looked at herself in the mirror…
Artemis II crew brought a human eye and storytelling vision to the photos they took on their mission
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen takes a picture through the camera shroud covering a window on the Orion spacecraft.NASAIn early…
AIs have ‘personalities’ – here’s how they affect you more deeply than you may realize
AI personas tap into the ways you respond to other people.Malte Mueller/fStop via Getty ImagesMany people are interactin…
25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered
Medicaid enrollment surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.SDI Productions/E+ via Getty ImagesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic…
Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal
Gray whales have unique markings, making it possible to track each one in the bay.Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Ba…

Death of man in NYPD chokehold controversy ruled a homicide

The Islamabad talks were doomed to failure – and Hormuz blockade has thrown another obstacle to any Iran-US deal

AI companions can give constant support – but distort ideas about what a relationship really is

How debate about gender identity could undermine global efforts to protect victims of violence

Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection

A justice department opinion arguing the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional could revert the nation to a time when presidents…

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even…

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the…

Using atomic nuclei could allow scientists to read time more precisely than ever – what this research could mean for…

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too

Why rural hospitals in Pennsylvania and across the country are closing in increasing numbers – 5 myths about rural health…

Trump’s exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep-rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads

How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them

Artemis II crew brought a human eye and storytelling vision to the photos they took on their mission

AIs have ‘personalities’ – here’s how they affect you more deeply than you may realize

25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal

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