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A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed what could become the most significant housing legislation in decades. But even supporters say it doesn’t do enough to ease America’s housing affordability crunch. On May 20, 2026, the House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a

Large trunks discovered in a basement offer a window into the lives and struggles of early Filipino migrants

Large trunks discovered in a basement offer a window into the lives and struggles of early Filipino migrants

In 2005, Antonio Somera, a Filipino American member of the Legionarios del Trabajo, a Masonic fraternal order, stumbled across a trove of mysterious-looking containers while he was cleaning out the basement of the Daguhoy Lodge in Stockton, California. The containers, which had been abandoned for decades, included more than

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) As one of the most popular celebrities in the world, Taylor Swift has already endured her share of AI-related abuse. Fake nudes of the singer have spread widely online. Her voice and likeness have also been used to create fabricated political messages and bogus product endorsements.

Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside

Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside

There is a scene in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” where legendary fashion editor Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep, is walking alone through Milan’s fashion district. Her influence has been built on instinct and staying ahead of the culture. But in an industry increasingly shaped by social media,

As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

(COLUMBIA, SC) It’s a cool Tuesday night in Columbia, South Carolina, and fans of the minor league baseball team the Columbia Fireflies are letting an opposing batter named Marcos Torres hear it. “Marco!” one fan calls. “Polo!” a half dozen fans respond, mimicking the swimming pool game. The batter

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) Ahead of the 1994 World Cup – the first staged in the United States – players were asked to do something they never had before: sign a fair play declaration. The document, in which the soccer stars of the day pledged to respect the rules and opponents, was part

How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States?

How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States? – Henry E., age 10, Somerville, Massachusetts Most Americans easily recognize Uncle