2026
Why fuel prices may go higher still
Seven months into the US conflict with Iran, with no clear end in sight, the global oil market has now largely exhausted the safety measures that exist to keep a lid on petroleum prices.
Trump wants an AI Force like Space Force, but that could make AI’s risks harder to manage
An AI Force would likely push China to create its own. That arms race could turn a technology already slipping out of human control into a weapon.
Originalism: What it is, what it isn’t and why it’s the most democratic option for the Supreme Court
A majority of Supreme Court justices follow originalism, the mode of constitutional interpretation championed by late Justice Antonin Scalia. A former Scalia law clerk explains what originalism means.
College rankings, like those of US News and World Report, remain influential, despite their many flaws and decades of criticism
College rankings can be consequential for less prestigious and less wealthy schools, giving them visibility they might not otherwise have.
Trump frames unregulated AI as a way to keep ahead of China – but in fact, it harms US national security
An unregulated sector has risks in itself but will also aid the rapid advancement of AI in China.
What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities – fewer staff, closed offices, longer waits
Filing a civil rights complaint with the Office of Civil Rights can be parents’ last stop. Following cuts and restructuring, this federal office is no longer serving that same resource.
The UN is facing a crisis of trust and possible bankruptcy. Its new leader will have an enormous challenge
Rules of war are being shredded by combatants with virtually no accountability. It’s one of several key issues for the UN’s new leader to tackle.
Mosque attack highlights evolving extremism landscape that has brought Pakistan‑Afghanistan ties to crisis point
Convergence and competition between militant groups has spurred violence. Meanwhile, Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists.
ICE arrests at Philadelphia International evoke time when airport police helped military catch AWOL Vietnam War soldiers in 1960s
A local historian combed through a 1967 collection of police incident reports from Philadelphia’s airport police that included detentions of soldiers and veterans.
How Trump’s crypto winnings undermined the industry’s push for looser regulation
The crypto industry scored a series of wins in 2025, only to see its top legislative goal fail in 2026.