Special Coverage
How to deal with same-sex unions? It’s a question fracturing major Christian denominations
It’s become increasingly difficult for Christian denominations to fully accommodate clergy and congregations with opposing views on same-sex relationships.
Why more women live in major East Coast counties while men outnumber them in the West
Whether it refutes or confirms their suspicions likely depends on where they live.
Why Americans feel gloomy about the economy despite falling inflation and low unemployment
According to a raft of polls and surveys, most Americans hold a glum view of the economy. The disparity has led to befuddlement, exasperation and curiosity on social media and in opinion columns.
How an American meat broker is fueling Amazon deforestation
The Brazilian cattle industry is a major driver of the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
Humanoid robots are here, but they’re a little awkward. Do we really need them?
While the latest artificial intelligence craze has sparked another wave of investments in the quest to build a humanoid, most of the current prototypes are clumsy and impractical, looking better in staged performances than in real life.