What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?

Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

Colleges See Major Racial Shifts in Student Enrollment

An analysis finds that flagship state universities, as well as less selective colleges, had major increases in Black and Hispanic students following a ban on race-conscious admissions.

The Global Economy’s Warning Signals Are Broken

From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible.

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The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.

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My 5 Favorite Places for Art in Los Angeles

Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city with as much culture off the silver screen as on it.

As some states try to show ICE the door, others put out the welcome mat

After ICE federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, the divide between states on either side of the immigration enforcement debate is growing wider.

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The Hottest Job in Tech Pays $775,000 and Has Zero to Do With Coding

The rise of slopaganda is fueling a surprising tech hiring boom.

On Eve of Peace Talks, Russia Hits Power Plants in Frigid Ukraine

Missiles overnight targeted electrical facilities in Kyiv and other parts of the country, according to local authorities, despite President Trump’s request for a pause.

Russia resumes night strikes on major Ukrainian cities, ending brief reprieve agreed between Putin and Trump

Russia launched its biggest missile and drone attack on Ukraine so far this year on Tuesday, according to Ukrainian authorities, cutting heat to tens of thousands of people and ending a brief reprieve agreed to by Moscow and Washington as Ukrainians grapple with plummeting winter temperatures.

Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor handcuffed after postgame incident

Tuskegee men's basketball coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed after intervening in an incident involving his team and members of Morehouse's basketball and football teams over the weekend.