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Americans are stressed about grocery prices, so why do they toss or overlook so much ‘misfit’ food?
Quality, rather than discounts or environmental benefits, is what’s needed to encourage shoppers to consider odd-shaped produce.
The Conversation
Today’s irreverent politics ignore ancient wisdom: The need to know your limits
Many Americans have decried today’s politics as ‘shameless.’ The antidote, a political philosopher argues, may be more reverence – awe at just how difficult democracy is.
The Conversation
Across the US, people don’t want data centers coming to their communities
Opposition to data centers is widespread across the US, uniting people despite other differences on political and environmental issues.
The Conversation
Murder of Black suffrage leader Octavius Catto reveals why Election Day 1871 was one of the most violent in Philadelphia history
Philadelphia has given the intersection of 8th and South streets a new name: Octavius Catto Way.
The Conversation
Why the Paramount-Warner merger is a problem for democracy
The Paramount merger may make good business sense, but research shows putting more media power in fewer hands can come at a cost to the common good of citizens.
The Conversation
Nicotine pouches, vaping or cigarettes: Which nicotine product is actually the least harmful?
Not all nicotine products are equally harmful. An addiction medicine physician explains how to parse the science.
The Conversation
That brightly packaged sexual enhancement pill at the gas station might be laced with dangerous drugs
Sexual enhancement supplements often contain unlisted prescription drugs that pose serious health risks.
The Conversation
US emergency call records reveal confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike
BBC News
US emergency call records reveal confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike
BBC News
Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media
BBC News
Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media
BBC News
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
BBC News
Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
BBC News
Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
BBC News
Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
BBC News
US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants
BBC News
Dating app Bumble in $1bn takeover talks, say reports
BBC News
Trump says Kimberly Guilfoyle could be fired as Greece envoy after alleged misconduct
BBC News
Trump says Kimberly Guilfoyle could be fired as Greece envoy after alleged misconduct
BBC News
One dead and several hurt after roller coaster incident at Six Flags
BBC News
Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
BBC News
Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island
BBC News
Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island
BBC News
Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections
BBC News
Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections
BBC News
Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections
BBC News
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
BBC News
US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flight
BBC News
California is taking a beating from an unusually destructive 2026 hurricane season
Tropical storms rarely survive in the cool water off California, but waves from storms far to the south can still damaged coastal areas. And flooding rain can sweep in.
The Conversation
Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years
Bones in archaeological sites, ancient rock art, paintings on frescos and vases, written historical records and ethnographic accounts all helped researchers recreate a deep history of people and tuna.
The Conversation