In this week's It’s Debatable article, Rosen and Moster debate if President Trump's foreign policy actions have increased the risk of nuclear war.

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A 5.2–5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Iran’s southern Bushehr Province near the strategic Asaluyeh region on February 1, 2026, shaking parts of the Persian Gulf region. The tremor triggered a wave of ...

When we think of cartoons, we often think of bright colours and happy endings, often meant for children. However, some ...

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Stanley Kubrick is a titan of cinema, and while each of his efforts is great, movies like The Shining and Paths of Glory are genuine masterpieces.

This month, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists at the University of Chicago is scheduled to announce whether the hands of its famous Doomsday Clock will move closer to midnight. It feels like a ...

On the Wednesday, January 7, 2026, episode of The Excerpt podcast: “The Nuclear Sponge” is a five-part project by USA TODAY that dives into the strategic debate and costs of modernizing the land leg ...

A wry look at the past emerges with a podcast that offers deep storytelling and a fascinating look at goof-ups and gaffs that had major consequences in history.