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Teachers turn to artificial intelligence for help with a variety of tasks. New research reveals which ones − and how − AI can help teachers with the most.

Ancient Indian texts describe in detail which flowers are favored by which gods and the elaborate rituals around how to offer them.

Federal investigations into irregular election spending can uncover wild stories. Politicians have used campaign money to pay rent, fund family vacations, book hotel rooms for mistresses − and worse.

Both Trump and Harris seek to lower drug costs for patients. What headway have they made on realizing this goal?

The promised ‘white gold rush’ would extract lithium alongside geothermal power production. The mineral is used in EV batteries, but even this less-polluting mining raises local health concerns.

New developments, including the increasing diversity of faith communities and the advent of worship through streamed services, have rendered the IRS definition of a church outdated.

Supply chain improvements could help lower the food insecurity rate and reduce food waste while boosting profits for retailers.

Trump’s incendiary election denial is ramping up as the 2024 election nears, and more Americans than ever believe that ‘patriots may have to resort to violence in order to save our country.’

American writer Ralph Ellison provided a sharp analysis of the subversive power of Black laughter in 1930s America.

Walz, who is set to debate JD Vance on Oct. 1, comes from a particular kind of progressive politics in the Midwest, united under the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.