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Ukraine got a signed commitment in 1994 to ensure its security – but can the US and allies stop Putin's aggression now?
As Russia threatens to invade Ukraine, Ukrainians wonder about the worth of a 1994 agreement signed by Russia, the US and the UK, who promised to protect the newly independent...
The sunsetting of the child tax credit expansion could leave many families without enough food on the table
The 2021 child tax credit expansion helped lift millions of families with children out of hunger. After those payments ended in December 2021, those families may again face food insufficiency.
Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect
Research shows that violence between patients is prevalent, often overlooked and largely unaddressed.
Alpha then delta and now omicron – 6 questions answered as COVID-19 cases once again surge across the globe
People are buzzing with questions about the omicron variant and whether it could help usher in herd immunity. A team of virologists deciphers the latest findings.
About 1 in 3 child care workers are going hungry
Child care workers are at the center of the food insecurity crisis in America. In 2020, nearly one-third of them were food insecure.
How the Biden administration is making gains in an uphill battle against Russian hackers
The US has made a dent in Russian cyber criminal gangs. But tensions with Russia and the shadowy nature of hacking keep the threat level high.
What is bioengineered food? An agriculture expert explains
There’s a new label on many US food products – here’s what it means and who pushed to add it.
5 things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved
Russia appears inching closer to invading Ukraine, despite warnings from the US and other Western powers. Here are a few key ideas to help better understand what led to this...
These machines scrub greenhouse gases from the air – an inventor of direct air capture technology shows how it works
Klaus Lackner is finding new ways to cut the technology’s high costs and energy demand, and he’s about to launch the first ‘mechanical tree.’
Southwest Passenger Sues Airline for $10 million, Claiming She Was Removed From a Flight for Taking Her Mask Off to Drink Water
The woman alleged that an attendant told her "we don't care" about her medical-exemption card.
Jeff Bezos Gets Roasted on Twitter, Compared to Evil Villain After Amazon Announces New 'Lord of the Rings' Show
The new Prime Video series is set for a September 2022 release.
A year after Navalny's return, Putin remains atop a changed Russia
The Russian government, under President Vladimir Putin, has stepped up repression at home and aggression abroad in an effort to consolidate power within the country and on the world stage.