How force-feeding ourselves hot dogs became a 'sacred American ritual'
Competitive eating has found a particular foothold in the American zeitgeist — even becoming entwined with ideals like patriotism.
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The Explosive Growth Of The Fireworks Market
Over the last few decades, states and counties across America have liberalized the use of fireworks. It's just one reason why sales of fireworks have exploded.
Gunman opens fire on Philadelphia streets, killing 4 and wounding 2
Four people were killed and at least two others injured Monday night when a gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire in a Philadelphia neighborhood, police said.
Abortion access could continue to change in year 2 after the overturn of Roe v. Wade
It's already harder to get an abortion in many places and access is likely to be limited more with the passage of new laws.
Honeybee deaths rose last year. Here's why farmers would go bust without bees
Beekeepers lost nearly half of their honeybee colonies last year. Without bees, farmers can't grow the fruits and plants that feed us. So farmers are working harder to get their crops pollinated.
She found meaning where she least expected it — her childhood faith
Sarah Hurwitz grew up in what she would describe as a culturally Jewish home. But it wasn't until she was in her 30s that she really connected with the spiritual identity she was raised with.
Fireworks can make bad air quality even worse. For some cities, the answer is drones
After days of smoky conditions caused by Canadian wildfires, some U.S. cities are looking to play it safe this Fourth of July with innovative alternatives to their fireworks displays.
VP Kamala Harris says the Supreme Court took rights from the people of America
Vice President Harris tells voters at Essence Fest to elect people to Congress who can address policy that cannot be done through executive action.
Researchers found a rare octopus nursery off the coast of Costa Rica
It's only the world's third known octopus nursery. The research team may have also discovered a new species of Muusoctopus, a genus of small to medium sized octopus that lacks an ink sack.
'It's not over yet': Artists work to keep Iran's protests in view
Mahsa Amini's death in the custody of Iranian police sparked protests and a global movement on women's issues. Artists in the U.S. are working to keep it all from fading from view.