As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding in July 2026, the nation must confront a stark reality: Americans are more polarized than they’ve been in decades. Among the key ...

In 2024, it often felt like it was flooding somewhere in the world. The floods took many forms: coastal homes were inundated as rising seas were pushed ashore by strong storms, torrential amounts of ...

For the 16th consecutive year, Norway was named the most democratic country in the world, with a score of 9.81. New Zealand and Sweden followed. Afghanistan has been the lowest-ranked country since ...