We know so much about the men of the American Civil War, but the women who played pivotal roles are all but forgotten in our history. Historian Karen Abbott Kahler decided to change that. She tells the story of several women who helped their sides during the Civil War.

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During the height of the COVID pandemic, millions of people worked remotely. But four years later, many employees have continued to work from home long after restrictions have eased. Now, as employers like Amazon push for a return to the office, many employees are hesitant to go back. We ask two experts what the future of remote work might look like.

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There’s something undeniably fun about looking through someone else’s eyes at where the future might take us. It’s long been the appeal of The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror, and now Amazon is giving readers a similar experience in a series of six short novellas called the Forward collection. 

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Are dating apps next on the canceled list? We cover why so many singles are deleting these apps and turning to more traditional routes.

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In the 1980s, 25-year-old medical student Mimi Zieman seized 'the opportunity of a lifetime' as the team doctor for a Mount Everest expedition. She shares her experiences treating frostbite, preparing for avalanches, and practicing high-altitude medicine at 18,000 feet above sea level.

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Engaging students in elementary and high schools has become increasingly challenging post-pandemic, with nearly half of Gen Z students reporting feeling disengaged in the classroom. We speak with two experts who discuss the challenges of student engagement in today’s classrooms and explore the changes it would take to better support student mental health.

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In the mood for something spooky this season but tired of the same old horror movies? From Salem’s Lot to Frankenstein, we discuss some of our favorite horror novels.

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How will public spaces meet the needs of their community as extreme weather events become more frequent? In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one community transformed its library into a community hub, providing free Wi-Fi access to residents affected by power outages.

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As the cost of living in the United States continues to rise, more seniors are choosing to stretch their retirement savings by moving abroad. We speak with a couple who is spending their retirement in Ecuador, and an expat who relocated overseas more than 20 years ago.

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After working for years as an OB/GYN for inmates at San Francisco Jail, author Carolyn Sufrin wanted to tell the story of the women she helped. She talks about what health care for pregnant women in jails and prisons looks like, and the changes she hopes to see in the system.

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