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A lack of fast chargers for road trips is a major deterrent for would-be electric vehicle purchasers. In response, big automakers are following Tesla’s playbook — and teaming up in an unusual way.

A blockbuster new study finds that America’s elite private colleges are systematically giving huge advantages to rich kids over their equally bright, yet less privileged peers.

Passengers aboard the cruise ship Ambition had just arrived Sunday in the port of Tórshavn in the Danish territory when they caught the spectacle, part of a long-standing and highly scrutinized local tradition.

Many cities have devoted considerable focus and money to house people, only to see the number living outside continue to rise.

Over the last century, we’ve seen a huge improvement in the accuracy of weather forecasts. A new study suggests these better forecasts have tremendous value for our lives and our economy.

In March, the State Department said the standard processing time for a new or renewed passport can take up to 13 weeks. But many passport seekers are finding that the wait is well beyond that.