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What Your Accent Says About You

The linguist Valerie Fridland says everyone has an accent, whether they think so or not. Her new book is about how the different ways we talk shape our lives.

How to Harness Heat for Health

There’s emerging evidence of the health benefits of getting hot and working up a sweat. Author Bill Gifford’s book makes the case.

The Adoption Industry Scandal in Our Own Backyard

There’s a new documentary about a world where newborns are for sale. It’s called “Baby Brokers,” and it’s about the adoption industry in Utah.

The Evidence in the Charlie Kirk Murder Case and the Lies Filling the Void

Copious evidence was presented last week during the preliminary hearing of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, and yet conspiracy theories still abound about what happened last September on the campus of Utah Valley University.

The Filmmaker at the Heart of Our Obsession with UFOs

Steven Spielberg has been making movies about aliens since the 1960s, and his interest is key to understanding the ongoing American fascination with UFOs, too.