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The EPA Wants to Roll Back Emissions Controls on Power Plants

The Biden administration had mandated that coal- and gas-fired power plants drastically reduce emissions by the 2030s.

How to Take the Ultimate American Stargazing Road Trip

Head out West for dark skies for a Milky Way so bright it casts a shadow.

Your Switch 2 Games Might Look Worse Than They’re Supposed To

HDR settings for Switch 2 can be a headache

The Rise of Arbantone, Kenya’s Genge Hybrid

The slick Kenyan hybrid pushed past its predecessors to become one of the country’s mainstay sounds, popular among the youth while sampling the genge OGs.

8 Ways to Feel Confident Making Decisions in Uncertain Times

Waiting for the “perfect” information to decide can slow growth and momentum.

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Erin Moriarty Has Graves’ Disease. What to Know About the Condition

We asked experts how the condition shows up.

Microsoft and OpenAI Play High-Stakes Tug-of-War

Tense talks show that both AI giants are willing to play rough.

Here’s How Koenigsegg’s ‘Dark Matter’ Electric Motor Makes 800 HP

What is “raxial flux?” It‘s not a new genre of EDM.

Survivor Continues to Heal Decades After Her Family’s Prom Night Murder

More than three decades after the 1989 murders of her mother, stepfather and two sisters, Jessi Toronjo shares her emotional journey from a scared child to a woman intent on maintaining justice for her family.

How Criterion Turned Its Film Archives Into a Streaming Powerhouse

The Criterion Channel refuses to employ Netflix-style algorithmic programming. That choice has courted a whole new audience of cinephiles.

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Norway Is All in on Electric Cars. What Can the U.S. Learn?

Norway’s crusade to eliminate gasoline powered cars was years in the making. Can that achievement be replicated?

What It’s Really Like to Live in a 3D-Printed Home

The technology has been touted as a solution to the housing crisis—but how practical are 3D-printed homes for everyday living?

4,000 Employees Took “Fork in the Road” at Justice Dept., With More Cuts to Come

Former officials and law enforcement analysts said the cutbacks are draining DOJ of experienced agents and leaders.

The Immigrants Caring for the Nation’s Elderly Are Losing Their Jobs

More than 41% of home health aides in the U.S. last year were foreign-born.

Why Budget Travel Abroad Is Ideal for Families This Summer

Traditional Backpacking Is Dead. Here’s Why Everyone Should Be Ultralight Backpacking.

Ultralight gear is more comfortable, reliable, and budget-friendly than ever.

Bones of a Raccoon-Sized Prehistoric Lizard Sat in a Jar for 20 Years

The formidable lizard is named for Tolkien’s goblin prince, Bolg.

More Women in the Boardroom Can Lead to Safer Companies

New research finds companies with women on their boards are safer. In 2018 companies spent over a billion a week on safety incidents.

Is the Hubble Tension Real? Exclusive Interview With Wendy Freedman

Different methods of measuring the Universe’s expansion rate yield high-precision, incompatible answers. But is the problem robustly real?

Everyone Overthinks — This Simple Trick Will Get You Out of Your Head

Overthinking has real, long-term consequences for our health.