Trump's Changing Statements On Iran Explained

President Trump has had differing statements on the Iran war and its ultimate goal. And as his administration’s talking points have often changed in real time, America’s war aims are a constantly moving target. Trump initially said the strikes were a “major war operation” that would likely end in four or five weeks. But since…

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Why scientists can’t get a laugh

A newly published survey More than 500 science conference presentations over a two-year period were conducted to determine whether scientists were funny, which is itself ridiculous, if not the most productive use of time. The results were about what you’d expect: Two-thirds of the attempts at humor elicited either polite laughter or outright silence, and…

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What may happen if Congress doesn’t act

A person holds a sign reading ‘Save Our Social Security’ in support of fair taxation near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on April 10, 2025. Tax justice advocates attended a rally to speak out against President Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy, and to urge members of Congress to intervene. Bryan Dozier | Afp…

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