: Dehydration shows itself in more ways than just feeling thirsty. You may notice physical symptoms such as dry mouth, dark urine, constipation or chapped lips. You may feel confused, dizzy or unusually tired…
March 19 marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, a war that lasted eight years and involved the deaths of some 4,600 U.S. service members. The war was justified by the…
Iconography depicting the graphic murder of humans in front of deities has been uncovered from numerous ancient (and sometimes not so ancient) cultures across the globe. Sacrificial rites were often performed by now vanished…
According to voters, gun policy is one of the top problems facing America today. A recent Pew Survey found that 60% of American adults consider gun violence a very big problem, ranking it among…
Every summer has a soundtrack. Not just the crash of waves at the beach, the cries of “Marco / Polo” from the pool, the sizzle of burgers on the grill, the crackling of the…
Last November, Oregon’s voters passed measure 114, which banned the use of firearm magazines of more than 10 bullets among other regulations that would add safeguards to who can buy and operate a gun…
Dogs, as the cliché has it, are man’s best friend. Canines have been humans’ companions for centuries. They are by far the most popular pet in the U.S. About 69 million households, of the…
A slow-moving weather system in early July unleashed astonishing amounts of water in a short period of time across the U.S. Northeast, causing rivers to swell and flooding streets, homes, and businesses. Several inches…
Law enforcement agencies use police cars in a variety of roles, including patrol, emergency response, showing presence (for crime deterrence), and transporting suspects. In the United States, several vehicles have become staples of police…
Across the United States, a growing concern looms as some states grapple with alarmingly high rates of overweight residents. Behind the stark statistics lies a complex web of factors contributing to these concerning figures.…
July 4th is Independence Day for the United States, but for teenagers in America, their true day of independence is the day they get their first driver’s license – a right of passage that,…
The middle class has long been the backbone of the U.S. economy and an engine of economic growth. Yet, a strict definition of what exactly it means to be “middle class” is somewhat elusive. …
The number of countries moving toward authoritarianism is more than double the number moving toward democracy, according to the Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. And countries lacking democratic institutions — free…
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with millions of cases diagnosed each year. It’s also one of the most highly treatable when found early and one of the most preventable…
Since its release in 2017, TikTok has quickly become a global phenomenon. Depending on whom you ask, the platform is a relatively benign social media product or a Trojan horse that produces a firehose…
