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Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving to rein in license plate readers. A criminal justice scholar explains where their proposals fall between public safety and privacy.
With massive Democratic majorities poised to enter the 120th Congress, did Republican attempts to gerrymander actually end up costing them some seats in the US House? The answer is complicated.
Backchannels can be a useful diplomatic tool, but only when handled with care.
Much of the MAHA agenda is popular among the general public, across the political spectrum, and the frustrations that helped forge the movement have not gone away.
Many shoppers don’t realize how much of a role the government already plays in grocery markets, because it’s usually not visible.
Digital choices have huge environmental costs but these are rarely counted up.
The recent release of The Hobbit: Illustrated by Tove Jansson marks the first time that a full edition of her Tolkien illustrations has appeared in English.
As an immigrant family-separation drama, Fjord is let down by its fundamental lack of curiosity about the dynamics of the scenario.
A large basin was never used for its intended recreational purposes and has since been incorporated into a marine protected area alongside coastal mangroves.
A number of academics describe themselves as ‘race realists’. Here’s what the science says.
Andy Burnham wants to ‘end 40 years of neoliberalism’ – but his first budget missed a huge chance to improve housing.
Those applying for uni in 2027 can be reassured there will be enough places. But there is no certainty for 2028.