Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

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Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss whether affordability is the Democrats’ winning message, Trump’s politics of cruelty and ...

The outlook was anything but certain when California Democrats jumped into the precarious and costly redistricting arms race.

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht is undeniably in a slump as the Cyclones have lost four straight. Does it warrant a QB ...

The notion that a captain must go down with their ship is a romantic one, but it's not entirely true, but there are some ...

Netanyahu did, then nodded and grinned. It was a remarkable moment. When Hamas carried out the worst-ever attack in Israel’s history on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 civilians and soldiers and ...

Mamdani, who will be New York City’s first Muslim mayor, defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

Joe Scarborough is working to arrange a peace-making meeting between New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and ADL CEO ...

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani remains the front-runner and former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is trying to catch him, while Curtis ...

Former Dodgers outfielder Mike Davis, a key factor in Kirk Gibson's iconic walk-off World Series home run, has found peace ...

Not sure whether to use iMessage, Messenger, or WhatsApp? Each app has its own strengths — from Apple-exclusive features and social integration to global reach and privacy. Here’s how to decide which ...