The ‘waters of the United States’ are about to legally dry up

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When did the United States claim the name 'America'?

President Trump recently posted maps with the state of New Mexico relabeled as “New America.” But though people now use “US” ...

US, Canada trade escalations could become midterm issue in battleground states

Maine, Michigan and Ohio all count Canada as their single biggest trade partner, with billions of dollars in goods and ...
Education Week

Reading Ability Craters on PISA International Exam, Both in the United States and Abroad

The U.S. outperformed most countries in reading and science, but the results show a global phenomenon of poorer readers.
Smithsonian Magazine

How Did the Nation Get Its Name? Other Suggestions Included the United Colonies, Columbia and the United States of Alleghania

The nascent country adopted its name 250 years ago, on 9, 1776. Americans have debated the moniker ever since. One ...
Amazon S3 on MSN

United States hosts the highest number of Holocene volcanoes globally

According to data from the Global Volcanism Program as of March 31, 2026, the United States leads the world with the greatest ...
El Cronista

The United States allows entry without a visa for foreigners from countries included in the Visa Waiver Program.

The United States allows entry without a visa for foreigners from countries included in the Visa Waiver Program.

Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States

With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving ...