Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends

Facing a jittery global market and drooping poll numbers since launching a war on Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled ...

Oil isn’t just fuel: Iran conflict could disrupt markets for everything from plastics to fertilizers

Because oil and petrochemical feedstocks move through global shipping routes, disruptions in one region will affect supply ...

Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say

Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink. But concerns about aging pipes, a group of chemicals known as PFAS and taste ...

A CT venue cancels a wildlife act, renewing the debate over the use of animals in traveling shows

The decision reflects a broader debate in Connecticut and across the country over the use of animals in traveling shows.
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Grains mixed, livestock lower

CHICAGO (AP) _ Grain futures were mixed in early trading Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Mar. corn was off 1.5 cents at $4.35 a bushel. Mar. wheat was up 3 cents at $5.88 a bushel. Mar. oats ...
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Notions of ‘Christendom’ often miss the mark – medieval Europe’s ideas about faith and power were not so simple

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Brett Whalen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (THE CONVERSATION) ...
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US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jon R. Lindsay, Georgia Institute of Technology (THE CONVERSATION) The U.S. military ...
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Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) François Leroy, The Ohio State University (THE CONVERSATION) Since the 1970s, the U.S.
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Generative AI can play a role uplifting family and community in early childhood education

(THE CONVERSATION) Use of generative artificial intelligence technology is already widespread in K-12 schools and higher education. Now, AI technologies such as conversational agents and tablet-based ...
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Tredegar: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Tredegar Corp. (TG) on Wednesday reported net income of $14.6 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Richmond, Virginia-based company said ...

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers

Amy Lieberman, education editor at The Conversation U.S., spoke with Brendan Cantwell, a scholar of higher education at Michigan State University, to understand how the Trump administration is ...

Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies

Body weight is biologically regulated, and targeting the right biological pathways can lead to meaningful weight loss that can help transform lives. But appetite is only half of the equation. Your ...