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Political scientist Brendan Nyhan explains why fact-checking keeps candidates honest … sometimes.
Detroit Bikes aims to mass-produce simple, light, relatively affordable commuter bicycles -- but you'd better be happy with black.
Big doughnut chains use big amounts of palm oil, and they still haven't signed on to rainforest-protecting agreements
Democrats in the state are divided over two proposed initiatives that would curb fracking near homes and give cities more regulatory power.
It might not sound like a big deal when a federal court nixes an obscure regulatory rule from an obscure federal agency. But it is! Why do you think that bunny is so alert?!
The city council also moved to divest from fossil-fuel stocks.
At incubation temperatures higher than 84 degrees F, fewer and fewer males are born. They need a box fan or more umbrella drinks, stat!
Ohio's Rust Belt cities are plagued with poverty and pollution. James has pledged to help the youth there, but this is no slam dunk.
What's the most promising way to extend electricity to those who now lack it? Is it top-down, extending the centralized grid and building large power plants? Or is it bottom-up, with distributed energy?
