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Bonfires, Maypoles and a saint’s day: How Europe celebrates the longest day of the year

Midsummer celebrations throughout Europe coincide with the solstice. Many blend pre-Christian and Christian traditions.

By Thomas A. DuBois
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Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning…

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Cancer deaths in the US have dropped steeply since 1991. But the medical and public health advances…

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Many college students already have well-formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem

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DIY zines are helping queer communities tell their own stories and craft their own culture

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40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?

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How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing

As the US approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two scholars revisit the rich legacy…

By Nareman Amin - 11 hours ago
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Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know

Less than half of American workers feel that they clearly know what their employers expect from them. And many employees are too discouraged…

By Bob Batchelor - 11 hours ago
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Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks

The tightly integrated North American beef market, under pressure from drought and the spread of the screwworm, could get further…

By Andrew Muhammad - 1 days ago

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Heart transplant doctors could help more people by accepting donations from the obese

As the rate of obesity in the US rises, transplant centers are debating whether to accept organ donations from the obese. A new study suggests that oversized hearts are safe to use.

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