What’s a constitutional crisis? Here’s how Trump’s recent moves are challenging the Constitution’s separation of powers

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In a short few weeks, President Donald Trump has upended many core parts and functions of the U.S. government. He dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development and fired thousands of government employees. He has...

As the Kremlin eyes a thaw with the White House, Russia’s pro-war hawks aren’t too happy

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At face value, the Kremlin has plenty to celebrate after U.S. and Russian officials held high-level bilateral talks on the war in Ukraine for the first time since the full-scale conflict began in 2022. Russian delegates at...

Just having a pet doesn’t help mental health – but pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed

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For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than relief. Psychologists...

As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults

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In February 2025, flu rates spiked to the highest levels seen in at least 15 years, with flu outpacing COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers...

Texas records first US measles death in 10 years – a medical epidemiologist explains how to protect yourself and your community from this deadly, preventable disease

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On Feb. 26, 2025, Texas health officials announced the death of a child in a measles outbreak the first measles death in the United States since 2015. The outbreak was first identified in early February in Gaines County,...

Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it

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Healthy coastal ecosystems play crucial roles in the U.S. economy, from supporting multibillion-dollar fisheries and tourism industries to protecting coastlines from storms. Theyre also difficult to manage, requiring...

It was risky for Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call an early election — but it did pay off

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Ontario Premier Doug Fords election gamble has paid off. As a consequence of last nights election results, the Progressive Conservatives are now set to form their third consecutive majority government. By and large, last...