
Why the nor’easter’s storm surge was so high, and what it says about the El Niño winter ahead
Several factors make for high water levels, and they conspired to worsen the storm surge that flooded coastal areas from North Carolina to New York.
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Several factors make for high water levels, and they conspired to worsen the storm surge that flooded coastal areas from North Carolina to New York.

The Antarctic ice sheet’s future depends how a chain of events plays out. A new study finds the evidence points in one direction.

Concentrating security in volatile areas may not be the solution, as terrorist groups will always take advantage of vulnerable areas.

New laws will clarify accountability in South Africa’s civil service.

‘Brahmacharya’ is a monastic discipline centered on controlling the senses and directing attention toward spiritual practice.

For many people, Jewish American history is synonymous with northern cities like New York and Chicago. But the South played an important role, especially in the early 1800s.

People might feel more comfortable making mistakes if they’re interacting with AI chatbots. But they will miss the nuances that come from conversing with real people.

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court says skill games are gambling. As lawmakers rush to tax them, a CMU scholar says the debate skips a more fundamental question.

HOA policies don’t always reflect the wishes of the homeowners whose interests they are meant to represent – and they aren’t legally required to.

After eight years in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis leaves Florida much more conservative than he found it.

Most states require warnings on AI-generated political ads, but studies show these disclosures do little to alter people’s willingness to share the content. Most states have legislated election deepfakes by requiring a warning 28 states require disclosures on the media

Marcus Aurelius told himself to be a good man but what did he mean by that?