By Stephen Clear, Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Public Procurement, Bangor University
Since returning to office, Donald Trump has often called the US legal system into question. He has criticised judges as activists, challenged the role of the courts and insisted some firms do free legal work in support of his administration’s causes to make up for working for some of his political opponents.
Meanwhile, Vice-President J.D. Vance has…
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By Jack McNamara, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of East London
Fitness enthusiasts have debated the question for decades: is it better to do cardio before or after lifting weights? Until recently, the answer has largely been down to preference – with some enjoying a jog to warm up before hitting the weights, while others believe lifting first is better for burning fat.
But a new study may have finally answered this long disputed question.
According to the study, the order of your workout does significantly affect how much fat you lose.…
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By Matthew Smith, Visiting Assistant Professor of History, Miami University
Hailed as a returning hero, the Marquis de Lafayette made a grand tour of the US in 1824-25, just before the country’s 50th birthday.
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By Michael A. Little, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Even though there are 8 billion people on Earth today, a catastrophe could send that number much lower within a few decades.
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By Begüm Babür, Ph.D. Student in Social Psychology, University of Southern California
Rejection can feel physically painful. It also provides a lesson for your brain on whom to connect with and how.
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By Joshua Lens, Associate Professor of Instruction of Sport & Recreation Management, University of Iowa
After a lengthy litigation process, the NCAA will provide US$2.8 billion in back pay, while allowing schools to directly pay athletes for the first time.
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By Laura Beers, Professor of History, American University
Donald Trump aims to rewrite America’s official history. George Orwell − who wrote, ‘Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.“ − would recognize that impulse.
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By Jennifer Hoewe, Associate Professor, Purdue University
When American readers follow local news, it can help reduce political polarization and also make them more likely to vote in local elections.
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By Kendall Deas, Assistant Professor of Education Policy, Law, and Politics, University of South Carolina
Modern school voucher programs, publicized as a tool to provide education options for low-income families, have harmed majority Black schools.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his second term government is “focused on delivery” of its commitments in a speech to the National Press Club.
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