Friday, August 14, 2026 12:31 AM ET
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Voices - The false and the furious: We aren't just bothered by different beliefs - Differences in beliefs may not be what drives people apart. A belief that someone else is wrong may be the stronger force.12 hours ago
After the commodity boom, Latin America confronts its growth trap12 hours ago
As oil profits skyrocket, calls for windfall taxes rise15 hours ago
The real question isn't why North Koreans don't resist1 day ago
America is debating socialism -- Latin America has been here before -- For most Latin Americans, the Democratic Socialists of America probably seems like a distant feature of domestic U.S. politics. That may be a mistake.12 hours ago
New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers -- SignalTrace, a system marketed by the security company Leonardo, is designed to work alongside automatic license plate readers.15 hours ago
Adam Smith and Christian morality -- This year marks the 250th anniversary of the publication of Adam Smith's masterpiece, "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations."1 day ago
Cyclospora spreads through human waste -- so how did it get on food? -- The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, scientific and public health researchers say.1 day ago
Unlike Washington, Tokyo bets on India -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to New Delhi illustrates that while many capitals are hedging, Tokyo is doubling down on India.1 day ago
Venezuela: Two earthquakes that exposed institutional failure -- The extent of the damage from earthquakes depends on the quality of construction and whether safety standards are enforced.2 days ago
The typical gig worker is changing -- and struggling more than ever -- The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery, there's a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits.2 days ago
Taxi drivers rarely die of Alzheimer's -- mental maps protect brain -- Taxi and ambulance drivers are less likely than workers in almost any other job to die of Alzheimer's disease.3 days ago
How hackers attack city water systems -- and why they're vulnerable -- Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota in July. Since then, several other states have reported similar attacks.3 days ago
World noticed Korea's chip schools before Korea did -- Foreign chip and equipment makers from South Korea and abroad court graduates of Chungbuk Semiconductor High School in a small Korean town.3 days ago
Trump admin moves to block environmental protection law enforcement -- When Congress passed many environmental protection laws it didn't want to leave enforcement to the executive branch.6 days ago
Exclusive interview: Science diplomat Paul Arthur Berkman -- Strategic competition across the Indo-Pacific region presents challenges for nation-states and their ability to coexist within contested spaces.7 days ago
1876 massacre of Black men turned racial terror into political power -- As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, its citizens commemorate a democracy more diverse, free and inclusive than it's ever been.8 days ago
Mexico's cartel fight requires partnership, not intervention -- Mexico is not a state run by drug cartels. It is a U.S. security and economic partner whose government is making progress against organized crime.9 days ago
Preeclampsia rates in minorities highlight maternal health disparities -- During the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, a nearly 25% prevalence rate of preeclampsia was observed among 176 Latinas in El Paso.10 days ago
Latin America's commodity boom and the lost opportunity -- Latin America has spent decades trapped in a cycle of disappointing economic growth that contrasts sharply with its enormous potential.10 days ago