The man is putting on a dazzling acrobatic show, changing positions from one day to the next, but his gerrymandering flip reflects genuine panic.
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It's the oldest objection to God's existence—and most people have never heard a satisfying answer. In this excerpt from Theological with Shabbos Kestenbaum, Dr. Stephen Meyer, philosopher of science and author of Return of the God Hypothesis, flips the question entirely: every worldview—whether theist or atheist—requires an uncaused starting point. The real question isn't whether a prime reality exists. It's which one the evidence actually supports. And when you look at what modern physics and cosmology are telling us about the origin of the universe, one answer holds up far better than the other. Watch the full episode on Theological with Shabbos Kestenbaum for the complete conversation on intelligent design, fine-tuning, DNA,…
A battle in one New York neighborhood echoes struggles unfolding in school systems across the nation that are experiencing a decline in students.
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The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted cartel corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.
Each new attack, like the London stabbings last week, brings a heightened sense of caution to an already wary population.
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It was a blockbuster hit, yet she says she was “fired” by her publisher. After a spell in Bali, she’s back on home turf with “The Calamity Club.”
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The Watsons were dairy farmers for generations, the rhythms of their lives defined by their cows. Until this spring.
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A Brooklyn general store that sells Taiwanese imports was pummeled by tariffs. A rebate would help, but the confusion still lingers.
Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
The growing unease over artificial intelligence is something elements of the left and the right can agree on in a polarized age.