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Cartels Use Animal Tranquilizer Produced in China to Make Fentanyl More Addictive
‘Now there’s another synthetic … It’s absolute insanity. And they all start in China,’ said April Babcock, whose son died from a fentanyl overdose.
Chinese ‘Hospital Ship’ Touring Latin America Suspected to Have Military Objectives
The ship is touring at the same time that the United States is increasing its influence in the region to curb Beijing and other adversaries.
Why Public Schools Have More Staff, Fewer Students
Only 17 percent of the 200,000 new staff positions added in the past 10 years were teachers.
Why the ‘Hype Phase’ of Wind and Solar Is Over
As federal subsidies dry up under the Trump administration, wind and solar energy must compete on cost and reliability, experts say.
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What American Medicine Lost in the Past 50 Years
Modern medicine saves more lives than ever. So why do patients feel less cared for?

What American Medicine Lost in the Past 50 Years
Modern medicine saves more lives than ever. So why do patients feel less cared for?

‘Melania': The Prognosticators Got It All Wrong in a Big Way
The new documentary about the First Lady smashed records and defied all expectations.

‘Mercy’: You’ve Heard of ‘RoboCop,’ Now There’s RoboJudge
“Mercy” chooses high-octane spectacle over an interesting and consistent opinion on the ethics of an AI legal system and its far-reaching impact on humanity.

Scientists Confirming Ancient Revelations of a Musical Divine Order
Pythagoras and Johannes Kepler found patterns and repetitions in seemingly random events.

Tune in Today: Prokofiev’s Colorful ‘Peter and the Wolf’
The enduring children’s classic is brought to life by renowned composer Leonard Bernstein’s narration.

‘Melania': The Prognosticators Got It All Wrong in a Big Way
The new documentary about the First Lady smashed records and defied all expectations.

A Fiery Warmup for a Cold Day
Mapo tofu roughly translates to “pockmarked grandma’s tofu,” which is named for the elderly Chengdu woman who created the dish in the 19th century.
Taking the Kids: Snaring the Best Cruise Deals of the Year
During Wave Season, “the cruise lines really roll out the perks to help sweeten the deals and encourage booking.
Iowa’s Historic Surf Ballroom Offers a New Reason to Make the Trip
The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, has tacked on an interactive exhibit that celebrates the 78-year-old venue’s place in music history.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Ireland’s Tidy Towns of Kinsale, Kenmare, and Dingle
There’s something delightful about small-town Ireland, where the people’s connection to their heritage and to their town is so vivid.
Taking the Kids: Snaring the Best Cruise Deals of the Year
During Wave Season, “the cruise lines really roll out the perks to help sweeten the deals and encourage booking.



















































































































