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Historic moments from past political conventions

Kamala Harris speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

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History of presidential debates

A split screen image of Donald Tump and Kamala Harris standing at podiums.

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What you need to know about Project 2025

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The surprisingly simple way cities could save people from extreme heat

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How could Project 2025 change education?

Photo illustration with red tones and American flag overlaid on silhouetted classroom; concept of changing education.

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Government

Government

How the US ranks globally in data transparency and openness

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Government

These are the 13 states with comprehensive consumer privacy protection laws

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Government

Governments are scrambling to control AI

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Government

What the Biden administration's new executive order on AI will mean for cybersecurity

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the White House with blue processor graphic in background.

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Government

Documents show Republican-led states struggling to clean voter rolls after leaving ERIC

Secretaries of state such as Frank LaRose of Ohio (left), Wes Allen of Alabama (center right), and Paul Pate of Iowa (right) led their states to depart from the ERIC program for cross-state voter roll cleaning. Also pictured is U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana (center left) at a news conference in July in Washington, D.C.

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History

History

A cultural history of swimsuits from au naturel to ooh la la

Six women pose wearing different swimsuits, with each wearing a sash that says "Miss" and the year the swimsuit was popular, including 1897, 1904, 1910, 1920, 1927, and tomorrow.

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10 US cities built up by specialized manufacturing

A busy Detroit intersection, circa 1915.

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The history of lawn mowers

Green robotic electronic grass mows a lawn next to bushes.

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4 charts that show how much the role of phones has changed in the last 60 years

Photo illustration of a rotary phone and a person using a smartphone against a teal background.

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History

Why the age-old hobby of coin collecting is attracting Gen Z devotees

Person looking at coin collection through a magnifying glass.

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Military

Military

Most military spouses have relocated at least once—here are their most common challenges

A man in camo and a young girl moving boxes into a house.

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Military

How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are 65 and older?

An older veteran saluting with an American flag waving in the background.

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Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens

A man is seated against a backdrop of a military dog tag and an American flag.

Military

7 alarming veteran mental health statistics (and tips for support)

close up of group therapy setting sitting in a circle, some dressed in military uniforms

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The US is presently involved in 15 'shadow wars': Here's where and why

U.S. Army soldiers patrol the countryside of Rumaylan (Rmeilan) in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on June 7, 2023.

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Politics

What you need to know about Project 2025

Photo illustration of components and leaders of Project 2025 against black background.

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How could Project 2025 change education?

Photo illustration with red tones and American flag overlaid on silhouetted classroom; concept of changing education.

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Which congressional campaigns are drawing the most donations from wealthy donors this election?

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event.

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2024 sees more bills passed to make initiative processes easier

Official U.S. ballot return envelopes and "I voted" sticker for U.S. election.

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History of presidential debates

A split screen image of Donald Tump and Kamala Harris standing at podiums.

Society

Society

5 affordable and creative venue ideas perfect for a baby shower

Many pink balloons hanging from a ceiling for a party.

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The state of American divorce in 2024

A cut-out illustration of a family of four and a house are divided by an attorney's gavel.

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Gen Z men are the biggest beauty market no one's talking about

Young teenage man looking at himself in a bathroom mirror at home doing his hair.

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Famous student protests from around the world

A split screen with three photos, including protestors marching with signs that say we condone sit-ins, a woman running in a marathon while men try to stop her, and a person standing in front of military tanks.

Society

Gender-neutral names: A rising trend with surprisingly deep roots

A group of five parents are sat and each one is holding their little child.

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World

World

These countries have the most mobile phone users

Group of young people using smartphone sitting in a bench.

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World

Former world leaders who were prosecuted after leaving office

Donald Trump speaks during a retreat with Republican lawmakers at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, January 6, 2018.

World

Oil prices and refugees: 7 charts that show how the world has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine

A man pauses by a grave as Ukrainian flags fly in a cemetery for soldiers killed in action.

World

Indicators that the Russian people may not wholly support the war with Ukraine

Young men walk in front of a billboard promoting army service in Saint Petersburg.

World

The richest royals in the world

King Charles III takes the salute outside Buckingham Palace after Trooping the Colour.

Politics

History of presidential debates

A split screen image of Donald Tump and Kamala Harris standing at podiums.

Politics

What you need to know about Project 2025

Photo illustration of components and leaders of Project 2025 against black background.

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News

The surprisingly simple way cities could save people from extreme heat

House with angled roofs that use white corrugated metal.

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Politics

How could Project 2025 change education?

Photo illustration with red tones and American flag overlaid on silhouetted classroom; concept of changing education.

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Politics

Which congressional campaigns are drawing the most donations from wealthy donors this election?

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event.

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History

Why the age-old hobby of coin collecting is attracting Gen Z devotees

Person looking at coin collection through a magnifying glass.

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2024 sees more bills passed to make initiative processes easier

Official U.S. ballot return envelopes and "I voted" sticker for U.S. election.

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Society

5 affordable and creative venue ideas perfect for a baby shower

Many pink balloons hanging from a ceiling for a party.

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Politics

Can relocation trends by Americans across state lines swing the 2024 election?

A vibrant collage of different states, each showcasing a photo of what they are famous for.

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Society

The state of American divorce in 2024

A cut-out illustration of a family of four and a house are divided by an attorney's gavel.

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