Silicon Valley Has China Envy, and That Reveals a Lot About America

The fascination with China’s ability to build things America struggles with, from bridges to advanced tech, risks a dangerous miscalculation about what drives China.

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An Alaska Solar Farm Produces Food, Too

Produce and power are both costly in the state. So researchers are testing ways to address both issues using the same land.

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Federal Agents Stage Raid on Canal Street in New York City

Dozens of federal officers descended on the sidewalks of Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, detaining several people and drawing protests.

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Ecuador Rejects Prosecution of Survivor of U.S. Strike on Vessel

The country has freed the man, one of two survivors of a U.S. military strike on a submersible vessel last week, defying President Trump’s claim that he would be held and prosecuted.

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Roundabouts in Keene Help Cut Emissions and Air Pollution

Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights for roundabouts.

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Helping to Save the Bees With Plants in Kansas

About 97 percent of the land in the state is privately owned. Meet the people helping to make it friendlier for native bugs.

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Reviving California’s Kelp Forests, One Dive at a Time

Cove by cove, scientists, divers and volunteers are hauling up urchins to protect kelp.

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On the Menu in New York: One Repair, Coming Right Up

Monthly “repair cafes” aim to bring neighbors together while keeping all manner of items out of the trash.

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Antidepressant Side Effects Vary Widely by Drug, Study Finds

A new study compared the effects of 30 drugs on cholesterol, blood pressure and weight gain.

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Stephanie Johnson, Burlesque Dancer With Stories to Tell, Dies at 81

Her memories of her days as Tanqueray in the gritty New York of the 1960s and ’70s found a new audience in recent years and made her a social media star.

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