Saturday, July 12, 2025 6:50 AM ET
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Pangolins are the most-trafficked mammals. These are their protectors. -- "Our pangolins, our pride": That's the motto for handlers who help rescue the scaly, nocturnal animals in central Zambia.2 days ago
Truth, justice, and the immigrant story. 'Superman' is a tale for our times. -- When a new "Superman" movie debuts this weekend, it will embrace America's icons – and its cultural debates. The Man of Steel, it turns out, often offers a mirror on society in the U.S.3 days ago
Remembering Scopes: How 100-year-old 'Monkey Trial' helped shape evangelical Christianity -- During the Scopes Trial over teaching evolution in public school, modern science clashed with religion. Its effects helped shape politics today.6 days ago
A girls' cricket team in India is bowling toward a big dream -- A police constable is coaching a team of 16 young cricketers who hope to eventually wear India's national jersey.8 days ago
Whether Sonoran dog, sausage wrap, or kolache, Texas loves its hot dogs -- The Lone Star State is home to a hot dog landscape that's rich, juicy, and in some cases, excessively dressed.9 days ago
A July Fourth reflection: The flag 'flies for all of us' -- My grandfather and I sharply disagreed on politics. But what undergirded our debates was a deep love for our nation and a desire to see it flourish.9 days ago
In troubling times, I found my untroubled waters in Walden Pond -- When the divisive, sometimes bitter tenor of politics threatens to overwhem, our writer finds shelter from the storm in nature.15 days ago
Care to dance? Here's what makes the whole world boogie. -- People dance to remember, to belong, to speak across generations.15 days ago
'F1: The Movie' is propulsive. Brad Pitt holds the high-tech ride together. -- "F1" is different from other racing films: Its big-screen technology changes the viewer experience. But what keeps the film grounded, our reviewer says, is having a major movie star in the driver's seat.16 days ago
Marvel's 'Ironheart' miniseries connects young people and science -- The new Marvel show "Ironheart" debuts this week with action-hero thrills, and something else: a celebration of the sciences. Our columnist makes the case for pop culture's role in helping young people see STEM possibilities.18 days ago
New Texas law mandates Ten Commandments in public schools. Next stop, the courts. -- Texas now mandates the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom. Supporters say the biblical strictures are foundational to understanding the law. Opponents say the new requirement violates the Constitution, prioritizing Christianity over other religions.18 days ago
How I brought harmony "Bach" to my frazzled family mornings -- To lull my kids in the car on hectic days, I crank up the real classics – think Bach, Chopin, and Mozart.23 days ago
Have books, will travel: Confessions of a globetrotting bibliophile -- After a lifetime on the road, my books finally got the storybook ending they deserved – and so did I.23 days ago