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A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth

A sharp drop in net immigration has led to a slowdown in U.S. population growth. The Census Bureau...

‘Fireworks’ wins Caldecott, Newbery is awarded to ‘All the Blues in the Sky’

The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country’s top honors by the American Library Association on Monday.

How did Tucker Carlson become one of the far right’s most influential voices?

Writer Jason Zengerle says Carlson had the foresight to see Trump’s potential in 2015. Now...

Scientists shed new light on the brain’s role in heart attack

Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a target for future therapies.

Families of killed men file first U.S. federal lawsuit over drug boat strikes

The case filed in Massachusetts is the first lawsuit over the strikes to land in a U.S. federal...

Has sports betting become part of your daily routine? Tell us about it

It’s never been easier to bet on sports. And polls show the majority of American men are...

A kids’ guide to phone-free fun, from the author of ‘The Anxious Generation’

Jonathan Haidt’s 2024 book made the case that screen time had “rewired” kids’ brains. The Amazing Generation is a collab with science journalist Catherine Price and graphic novelist Cynthia Yuan...