CultureWhat C.S. Lewis said about Narnia’s most famous character: the Jesus-like lion Aslan
As Netflix teases glimpses of Greta Gerwig’s newest project, an adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ novel “The Magician’s Nephew,” many Narnia fans are worried.
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CulturePope Leo’s trip is a homecoming to Peru – where debate over liberation theology roiled the church during his early years as a priest
Pope Leo XIV travels to Latin America on Nov. 6, 2026, with a packed itinerary that will bring him through Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms stands on the shoulders of Stacey Abrams, Charlotta Bass and countless other Black women who dreamed
There are elections that change the political map. And then there are elections that make you wonder whether the land itself remembers.
Young people turned out in near-record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds
The economy was the top issue for voters in the November 2026 midterm elections, which saw Democrats win decisive majorities in both houses of Congress.
I’m an athletic trainer – here’s how to know when kids sports are too intense
At a recent T-ball game, I was talking with another father who mentioned that his son had never played before. As we watched our children falling over trying to scoop up a ground ball, we laughed about how they were still figuring everythin…
What the measles vaccine’s ‘97% effective’ rating means for Pittsburgh parents
Pennsylvania is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in more than three decades, with more than 1,400 confirmed cases and six measles-associated deaths so far in 2026, according to statistics compiled by the state.
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Government JD Vance singled out Iran War for midterm rout – he didn’t say what should happen next in conflict
Government Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El-Sayed to victory – but the numbers show he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democratic candidates
Health How Amendment 3, vaccine mandates and school vouchers will shape Florida under the leadership of Byron Donalds
Government Delayed international support has hampered efforts to contain and treat Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Health Mammograms can do more than detect breast cancer – they also offer important clues on heart health
Science I research play – and here’s why recess is much more important than just a fun break
Science Why do blind people and musicians hear pitch better? New research suggests they have less internal noise
Technology AI agents with friendly faces and adorable bodies can distract you from serious risks
Science I study polling failures – this time, pollsters were mostly right, if not precise
Real Estate Florida just voted for lower property taxes – and that could mean cuts in government services and new housing construction
Environment Why one positive E. coli sample put a Pittsburgh-area community under a boil-water advisory
TechnologyNASA’s Swift telescope has burned up, months after a robot sent to save it failed – here’s why it’s so hard to boost a satellite
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