It’s been called an “epidemic” of loneliness and isolation. The “bowling alone” phenomenon. By any name, it refers to ...

The rise of middle powers in recent decades has offered a counterweight to the strain created by the United States, China, ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Masato Harada, a Japanese director known for films such as "Chronicle of My Mother" and "Climber's High" ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has outlined a series of upgrades to its services in a letter to Congress, reporting faster payments, shorter wait times and a reduction in its disability ...

“Coyote and the Monsters Yet to Slay,” now taking place from Oct. 16 to Nov. 22 in the Goudi’ni Gallery, showcases the latest collection by Pacific Northwest Native American artist Ryan Elizabeth ...

After a wave of corporate engagement in social justice in the U.S., followed by a recent backlash, some companies are retreating from their public commitments. At the same time, research demonstrates ...

Washington — The Supreme Court is convening Monday for the start of its new term, with cases involving "conversion therapy" for minors, the use of race in redistricting, gun rights and state laws ...

Adm. Daryl Caudle, seen here assuming his duties as the 34th CNO during a ceremony in Washington on Aug. 25, 2025, issued a memo on Sept. 15 with guidance on how to track unprofessional social media ...

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company ...

For some, social media is a place to engage with politics, whether it’s to share information about protests or learn about candidates for office. But how valuable do Americans think social media is ...

1 Cheung Kong School of Journalism and Communication, Shantou University, Shantou, China 2 TechTalent-Lab, Department of Management, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech, Barcelona, ...

Americans remain divided on the importance of companies and organizations making public statements on political or social issues. Today, half of U.S. adults say these types of company statements are ...