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From frozen to straight up, the margarita keeps its edge

National Margarita Day on Feb. 22 celebrates the lime-sharp cocktail that turns a simple glass into a mini fiesta. The classic mix of tequila, orange liqueur and fresh lime built its following in lively border-town bars, and the slushy version soon made it a nationwide Tex-Mex table

US Olympic freeskier Hess embraces 'loser' tag after Trump blast

US Olympic freeskier Hess embraces 'loser' tag after Trump blast

US Olympian Hunter Hess said Friday he had found extra motivation after President Donald Trump called him a "real loser" for saying he had mixed feelings about representing America in the current political climate. The freestyle skier was asked earlier at the Milan-Cortina Games how he felt

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

As the actions of agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement come under intense scrutiny, it’s worth noting that a little more than 100 years ago, another expansion of federal policing – to enforce national Prohibition – also sparked nationwide concern. As a U.S. history scholar, I know both

Trump administration axed nutrition education program that saved more money than it cost, even as government encourages healthier eating

If the government had found a way to save US$10 for every dollar it spent helping low-income people get healthier, wouldn’t it make sense for it to keep doing that? Well, that’s exactly what the U.S. government did when it piloted the SNAP-Ed program

Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk

Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk

(AURORA, COLORADO) In Colorado, as of 2025, about 500 people a year die from lung cancer as the result of radon gas exposure. Nationally, the number of lung cancer deaths attributed to radon is about 21,000 per year. Radon is present nearly everywhere outdoors, yet typically at levels that

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

(BOULDER, CO) About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, are some of the most popular products used around the globe to manage menstrual flow. Unfortunately, studies have shown that many personal care products, including shampoo, lotion, nail

Individual donors provide only a small slice of university research funding – but Jeffrey Epstein’s ties with academics show why screening matters

Individual donors provide only a small slice of university research funding – but Jeffrey Epstein’s ties with academics show why screening matters

Yale University, Columbia University and the University of California, Los Angeles are among the schools that have recently placed professors on leave, seen faculty resign or made other changes over faculty members’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The University of Arizona, for example, canceled a science conference scheduled for April 2026,