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'The Lost Founder' profiles a brilliant lawyer who helped craft the Constitution

Jesse Wegman's book tells the story of James Wilson, a largely forgotten founding father who lived a colorful life and died as a Supreme Court justice...

Jun 16, 2026
Live with a partner? You may be sharing more microbes than you think

A large study finds you may share about a quarter of your oral and gut microbes with the people you live with. Should you worry? We asked the experts....

Jun 16, 2026
The World Cup reminds us that the way to a visitor's heart ... is through their stomach

The action inside the stadiums isn't the only thing capturing the attention of international visitors. Turns out, they're discovering the delights of ...

Jun 16, 2026
The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won't solve it

The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentat...

Jun 16, 2026
Pop albums are drowning in 'narrative.' What happens when we go in cold?

New albums by Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani are both "event" records — but one arrives with arguably too much backstory, the other with al...

Jun 16, 2026
Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once'

A new Pew survey finds many working parents feel they cannot give 100% at either work or home. Benefits like paid sick leave and more affordable child...

Jun 16, 2026

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