President Trump renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” for U.S. federal use. Experts explain his authority, the potential costs and whether the new name will stick.

Trump's remarks come amid a deepening cross-border trade feud that has increasingly centered on Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

Several colleges and universities instruct students on how to navigate email communication on their campus, but more could consider the practice.

What I know from six years of leading Troop 163 is that these girls invigorate scouting rather than weaken it.

At a time when Americans disagree deeply over the meaning of citizenship, belonging and education, summer camps remain places where visions of the nation are communicated to young people.

At a time when Americans disagree deeply over the meaning of citizenship, belonging and education, summer camps remain places where visions of the nation are communicated to young people.

For years, Donald Trump’s rhetoric has relied on insult, ridicule, threat and contempt. But the scale of violence in his words during the first week of April 2026 was new – and had a purpose.

Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.

It would be a shock if a Seattle team wasn't called the SuperSonics, but it's a different story for a (potential) team in Vegas.

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Greetings Fellow Students of the George Wright Society! I am writing to you all because I want to extend an invitation to participate in a special student-centered issue of the Parks Stewardship Foru...

Approximately 52% of teachers in 2024 said they would not advise young adults to enter the profession.

It's been a year since President Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. We asked people along its shores what they actually call it.

'Toponymic narcissism' describes someone's obsession with naming things after themselves. Trump's name now seems to be everywhere.

Faculty from UT’s College of Arts and Sciences reach millions of people with their research by writing articles distributed through news organizations around the world. Faculty from the University of ...

The naming of streets in Tennessee for Rev. Martin Luther King has come about through the activism of Black leaders.

US coins showcase American identity and public memory through their designs. The America 250 coins just unveiled reflect the nation’s divided politics and history.

Support for the distinction is mixed, and efforts have been underway for years.

US coins showcase American identity and public memory through their designs. The America 250 coins just unveiled reflect the nation’s divided politics and history.

Center for Biological Diversity sues Trump administration over 2026 national parks passes

Ocmulgee Mounds may soon be redesignated by Congress as America’s 64th national park. But what does this actually mean, and why does it matter?

Ocmulgee Mounds may soon be redesignated by Congress as America’s 64th national park. But what does this actually mean, and why does it matter?

From AI slop to rage bait, to the cryptic ‘6-7,’ this year’s slate captures a growing sense that online life is flooded with fakery, frustration and meaninglessness.

The mysteries of Easter Island, subjects of speculation for centuries, yield to scientific inquiry.

Interior Department makes annual passes fully digital, increases fees for non-residents, and announces "patriotic fee-free days"

A majority of service members understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

Ending production of the 1-cent coin will save the government money and could streamline big retailers’ operations. But it could also pinch small businesses and cash-reliant consumers.

The government has no plan.

The humble ‘broken image’ icon has a rich backstory – one connected to early web design, camera culture and our timeless urge to find meaning in the landscape.

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US farmers grow over 1 billion pounds of pumpkin each year.

Nearly half of Americans say they feel less free to speak their minds.