How Names on Maps Get Changed—and Who Gets to Decide
The Gulf of Mexico and Denali mountain are having their names changed by the US government. Here's why that matters to locals ...
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14 Southern States With Complicated Histories and Robust Cultures
The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.
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Best Apps for Trail Runners
Whether you're hitting the road or trails, having an app to track your movements and guide you is really helpful. Here are ...
A Novel That Boldly Rethinks the Border
This notion of the border as liminal and inchoate sits at the center of Brother Brontë. An apocalyptic adventure story teeming with rock and rollers, samizdat books, worker rebellions, and underground ...
Why the U.S. has been home to Earth’s most unusually cold air this year
The United States has been at the epicenter of the planet’s most unusually cold conditions early in 2025. The polar vortex is to blame.