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Global trade in photos as Trump's tariffs go into effect
U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on U.S. imports from dozens of countries went into effect on Thursday as part of ...
Gilded Age Cheney Mansion in Manchester hits market for $1M
The Cheney Mansion was owned by a silk industry leader and acquaintance of Mark Twain in the late 19th century. The ...
Banco de Inglaterra reduce tasa de interés principal al 4%, el nivel más bajo desde marzo de 2023
LONDRES (AP) — El Banco de Inglaterra recortó el jueves su tasa de interés principal en un cuarto de punto porcentual, llevándola al 4%, mientras los responsables de la política ...
A climate-friendly home starts with an energy assessment. Here's how my 100-year-old house did
Our shelter accounts for one of our biggest personal climate impacts. How we heat and cool our homes, wash and dry our ...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop culture inspires innocence, joy and belonging
From K-pop and K-dramas to beauty products and e-sports, hallyu – which refers to the global popularity of South Korean culture – has drawn in millions of fans worldwide. But beyond entertainment, ...
A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s chemical warfare
Bees and wasps generally sting to defend their hives or nests or to protect themselves from perceived threats. They store venom in their abdominal sacs. When they sting, the venom flows through their ...
As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights
These reductions are real. In 2023, Arizona, California and Nevada used only 5.8 million acre-feet of Colorado River water – their lowest combined annual consumption since 1983. The Lower Basin’s ...
Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity
Ventura went on to sue the WWF over unpaid royalties. During the discovery process, Ventura testified that he had learned it was Hulk Hogan who snitched to McMahon and effectively sabotaged the union ...
Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows
Transgender, nonbinary and disabled participants reported, on average, significantly more negative attitudes toward AI than their cisgender a ...
Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US
But, as I’ll explain, that survey question addresses only part of the administration’s immigration enforcement agenda. I’m a lawyer and former adviser to senior state officials in Florida, and to the ...
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
(THE CONVERSATION) Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and ...
The Latest: US import taxes hit levels not seen in nearly 100 years
President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on goods from dozens of countries Thursday, just as the economic ...