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What does it mean when U.S. military members become conscientious objectors to war?
The Center on Conscience and War says it’s seeing a rise in calls from U.S. military members facing deployment who are seeking to be discharged or reassigned as conscientious objectors.
‘Home is bigger than we thought’: Former astronaut on Artemis II shaping future space travel
The crew aboard Artemis II is expected to return on Friday evening.
Lowriding culture takes center stage at the Smithsonian
Lowriders have long turned city streets into moving works of art. Now, a new exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution is tracing the history of lowriding from its roots in Chicano...
People are buying unregulated, injectable peptides from Chinese factories. Are they safe?
Social media influencers tout the benefits — from weight loss to collagen production to pain reduction — and direct followers to websites to buy peptides.
Why a former top diplomat says the Iran war isn't likely to end anytime soon
President Trump says there’s a good chance of a deal with Iran to end the war, but a former top diplomat says, "Unfortunately, we are in for war for some...
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Call a boomer or zoomer: Magic phone booth bridges the generational divide
There’s a loneliness epidemic in America that’s hitting two generations especially hard: boomers and zoomers.
How the Model T’s design made it an American sensation
When the Ford Model T first hit the road in the early 20th century, it didn’t just change how Americans got around. It transformed the country itself.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Irish music across genres
Irish Times writer Patrick Freyne shares his recommendations for music out of Ireland.
Understanding pregnancy-related depression
When it comes to pregnancy-related depression, how can women and families recognize when the “baby blues” may be something more?
How an Iranian journalist imprisoned by the regime in 2014 sees the U.S.-Israel attacks
More than 10 years ago, Yeganeh Rezaian and her husband, Jason Rezaian, who were journalists, were wrongfully imprisoned in Iran