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House speaker paralysis is confusing – a political scientist explains what’s happening

Charles R. Hunt, Boise State University

In the 1850s, a fight over the speakership took nearly two months and 133 rounds of voting. But for nearly a century, the majority party in the House has unanimously supported its leader. No longer.

Saudi plans to ‘de-risk’ region has taken a hit with Gaza violence − but hitting pause on normalization with Israel will buy kingdom time

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University

A decade of de-escalation among Gulf states could be at risk if Israel-Hamas violence spills across region. And that could threaten Saudi plans to transform the kingdom.

New treatment for postpartum depression offers hope, but the stigma attached to the condition still lingers

Nicole Lynch, Purdue University; Shannon Pickett, Purdue University

Half a million new mothers in the US suffer from postpartum depression every year, yet a lack of awareness and stigma toward the condition keep many from getting the help they need.

Dual enrollment can save college students time and money − but there’s one risk to avoid

Mary L. Churchill, Boston University

More high school students are taking college courses while still in high school. But equity gaps exist, with Black and Hispanic students participating at lower rates.

Rancid food smells and tastes gross − AI tools may help scientists prevent that spoilage

Carlos D. Garcia, Clemson University; Lucas de Brito Ayres, Clemson University

Pantry food can go bad if exposed to oxygen, but an AI model might help develop more effective preservatives and keep food fresher for longer.

Five types of gun laws the Founding Fathers loved

How easy access to guns at home contributes to America’s youth suicide problem

5 ways to reduce school shootings

The lasting consequences of school shootings on the students who survive them

There are historical and psychological reasons why the legal age for purchasing assault weapons does not make sense

Why do gun-makers get special economic protection?

Hamas was unpopular in Gaza before it attacked Israel – surveys showed Gazans cared more about fighting poverty than armed resistance

What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains

Decades of underfunding, blockade have weakened Gaza’s health system − the siege has pushed it into abject crisis