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Weissmann referenced the so-called “ Saturday Night Massacre ” of October 1973, when then-President Richard Nixon fired ...

As with climate change, why are we so slow to recognise the existential threat that drug use poses to humanity?

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President Donald Trump’s dramatic pause of federal grants and loans is queuing up a Supreme Court showdown over the Constitution that will test the court’s recently muscular commitment to curb ...

President Donald Trump’s administration issued a memo Monday ordering widespread federal assistance to be temporarily paused, ...

For millions, it was an event that would be seared into their memories for the rest of their lives – on par with the Kennedy assassination and 9/11.

The Houston Texans are looking for experienced candidates for one of the most important coaching positions for the 2025 ...

The article discusses concerns regarding Trump's second term and potential threats to American democracy, highlighting historical presidential power expansions and emphasizing the resilience of ...

Every morning at 7:30 a.m. sharp, a race begins on the outskirts of Chengdu, a sprawling Chinese metropolis known for its spicy hotpot, old tea houses and the country’s most beloved animal – giant ...

Economic indicators suggest a potential recession, with caution in equity investing despite short-term optimism.

DEI – diversity, equity, inclusion – is “immoral,” per Donald Trump, a White man born into millions whose father bought him ...