Mount Toba Eruption's Impact on Ancient Humans: Less Cataclysmic Than Thought
New sediment core analysis suggests the supervolcano's climate effects were brief and mild, reshaping theories about human survival.
Aug 9, 20260 views
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Women's Pro Baseball League Makes Historic Debut in Springfield
After 72 years, professional women's baseball returns with four teams, a viral anthem, and international stars.
Aug 8, 20260 views
Across Generations, Americans Reckon with Capitalism, Protest, and the Presidency
From a former labor secretary and a Gen Z historian to a retired general and the White House itself, converging critiques of Trump-era politics underscore an identity battle for the nation's soul.
Aug 1, 20260 views
'Taiwan Travelogue' Wins 2026 International Booker, Explores Colonial Legacies
Award-winning novel and its adaptation spark debate on Taiwan's history and identity amid geopolitical tensions.
Jul 29, 20260 views
Buzz Aldrin's Mission-Saving Felt-Tip Pen Sells for $857,600 at Auction
The humble marker that helped Apollo 11 astronauts return from the Moon becomes a historic artifact.
Jul 16, 20264 views
The Real Mystery Behind Moana: Why Polynesians Suddenly Sailed East After 1,700 Years
New climate evidence may solve the puzzle of why Polynesian voyagers, after centuries of stability, embarked on epic eastward voyages across the Pacific.
Jul 12, 20263 views
Two Visions of America: Trump and Mamdani Deliver Contrasting July Fourth Speeches
On the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani offered sharply different views of America's past, present, and future.
Jul 6, 20262 views
Coffee, Revolution, and Resilience: The Stories That Shaped America
From colonial coffeehouses fueling revolutionary ideas to modern-day battles in healthcare and agriculture, a tapestry of American history unfolds.
Jul 3, 20261 views
America at 250: A Divided Nation Plans Its Milestone Birthday
From world fairs to fireworks, the U.S. prepares for its semiquincentennial amid political polarization and debates over celebration style.
Jul 1, 20264 views
Israel Formally Recognizes Armenian Genocide in Rebuke to Turkey
Cabinet approves measure designating Ottoman-era killings as genocide, reflecting deepening rift with Ankara.
Jun 29, 20266 views
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