Whistle-Blowers Accuse Kennedy Center of Contracting Flaws Under Trump
Documents submitted to Congress detailed concerns about competitive bidding processes and a White House order to tear up new bathroom tile b…
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Babies Are the New Investor Class
Between Trump accounts and child-friendly investment platforms, it has become much easier for parents to invest for their children’s futur…
How Marco Rubio is Running Venezuela From Afar
The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip o…
Inside London’s Sweaty Scramble for Outdoor Swimming
In an ever hotter city, the competition for pools is fierce. Some swimmers are turning to ponds and canals, which come with their own proble…
Kansas City, the Smallest World Cup Host, Has the World at Its Feet
The city has a proud history with the sport thanks to Lamar Hunt, who owned the Kansas City Chiefs and co-founded Major League Soccer.
So This Is What a Bare-Bones, $25,000 Pickup Feels Like
The Slate Auto truck is making a splash for its lack of frills and its relatively affordable price, but it’s jumping into a difficult mark…
Non-Disclosure: In Roswell, New U.F.O. Docs Are a Declassified Bummer
Roswell’s annual U.F.O. festival was supposed to be full of triumphant “told you so’s” after the Trump administration declassified i…
What’s in the Housing Bill That Just Became Law
It is no Great Society measure, but the new law offers local governments and builders incentives to make incremental changes.
Kansans Will Vote on an Elected Supreme Court. The Target: Abortion.
Frustrated by the appointed court’s support of abortion rights, which has been affirmed resoundingly by voters, Republicans are pushing an…
Years After He Quit Smoking, a Lung Cancer Scan Saved His Life
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of…
Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target?
During the war, Israel attacked Iran’s steel plants, saying they provided forces with revenue and the means to make weapons, but it also h…
Kids Can’t Stop Watching ‘Moana.’ There’s a Scientific Explanation.
The 2016 release has become the most watched movie on Disney+. Parents and experts explain why kids can’t get enough.