That Arctic blast can feel brutally cold, but how much colder than ‘normal’ is it really?
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Nearly 54% of extreme conservatives say the federal government should use violence to stop illegal immigration
One question asked whether they thought the U.S. government “should be allowed to use violence to halt unauthorized immigration.” Only 26% of participants agreed with the idea. But acceptance ...
How Christian nationalism played a role in incorporating the phrase ‘so help me God’ in the presidential oath of office
The best way to understand Griswold’s mythic insertion of “so help me God” into the presidential oath is through the lens of Christian nationalism. While the phrase is relatively new, Christian ...
What Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump
Written around 1592, William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” follows the reign of England’s infamous monarch and charts the path of a charismatic, cunning figure. As a scholar of Shakespeare, I first ...
Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energy − researchers are simulating their inner workings to harness how
(THE CONVERSATION) After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner workings to tackle challenges ranging from climate change to space colonization.
Here’s what happens when teachers tailor their lessons to students’ individual learning styles
(THE CONVERSATION) Students do better when lessons are tailored to individual learning styles – but not so much that it’s worth the investment of time and money. That’s the main finding of a recent ...
Plants that evolved in Florida over millennia now face extinction and lack protection
The potential extinction of one of Florida’s ancient plant species is more than just the loss of an individual species; it’s the loss of millions of years of evolution. These plants have thrived in ...
Man City loans Burkina Faso defender Issa Kaboré to Werder Bremen
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Manchester City loaned Issa Kaboré to Werder Bremen on Monday, sending the Burkina Faso defender out to his sixth different club while still yet to play a game for the English ...
A mixture of egg and lemon gives this Greek chicken soup a velvety textureA
In a large saucepan, combine the broth, chicken, 2 cups water, the lemon zest strips, carrots and onion. Bring to a simmer ...
Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after 'best team assembled' wins just 4 games
Jaguars owner Shad Khan fired Pederson on Monday, a day after a 26-23 loss at Indianapolis in overtime. It was the team’s ...
Hundreds of Capitol riot prosecutions are in limbo as a DC court awaits Trump's White House return
Jan. 6 trials, guilty pleas and sentencings have continued chugging along in Washington's federal court despite Trump's ...
Billionaires or families? A shuttered ski area illustrates Tahoe's biggest battle
A Tahoe ski resort shut down the lifts this winter after a bitter fight over public access reached a stalemate. Homewood ...