Kids missing school: Why it's happening -- and how to stop it
About 10 million US children are chronically absent from school.
May 29, 2023
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What really started the American Civil War?
There was one central reason the Civil War happened.
May 29, 2023
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Debt ceiling negotiators reach a deal: 5 essential reads about the tentative accord, brinkmanship an
The deal would raise the ceiling for two years, cap some federal spending and impose new work requirements on certain federal…
May 28, 2023
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How the practice of Nichiren Buddhism sustained Tina Turner for 50 years
Turner was introduced to Nichiren Buddhism in 1973, and its teachings provided inspiration for some of the final projects…
May 26, 2023
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Including race in clinical algorithms can both reduce and increase health inequities – it depends on
Biased algorithms in health care can lead to inaccurate diagnoses and delayed treatment. Deciding which variables to include…
May 26, 2023
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Turkey's presidential runoff: 4 essential reads on what's at stake
Incumbent president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in a second-round vote that will…
May 26, 2023
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Voters want compromise in Congress -- so why the brinkmanship over the debt ceiling?
Brinkmanship means coming to the edge of potential default on the US debt ceiling. Are lawmakers negotiating the debt limit…
May 26, 2023
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Not all political comedy is equal – how comics can either depress turnout or activate voters in 2024
While derision and mockery permeate airwaves and social media feeds, satire holds the key to creating a more informed, engaged…
May 26, 2023
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Colorado River states bought time with a 3-year water conservation deal – now they need to think big
Southwest states have bought time with an agreement between California, Arizona and Nevada to cut Colorado River water use…
May 26, 2023
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The Supreme Court just shriveled federal protection for wetlands, leaving many of these valuable eco
In Sackett v. EPA, a suit filed by two homeowners who filled in wetlands on their property, the Supreme Court has drastically…
May 26, 2023
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European soccer is having another reckoning over racism – is it time to accept the problem goes beyo
Anti-racist programs and fines have failed to end racism in European soccer. Part of the problem is that Black players have…
May 26, 2023
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Drilling down on treatment-resistant fungi with molecular machines
Fungal infections can be among the hardest to treat, and since the pandemic began they’ve become only more common. To…
May 26, 2023
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A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions an
REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during…
May 26, 2023
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The US signs a military deal with Papua New Guinea – here's what both countries have to gain from th
Papua New Guinea’s relative proximity to both China and Australia could give the US a military advantage in the Pacific…
May 26, 2023
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Oath Keepers founder sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in lead-up to Jan. 6 insurrectio
The founder of a violent anti-government group has been sent to prison for seditious conspiracy. Experts explain what that…
May 25, 2023
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2023 hurricane forecast: Get ready for a busy Pacific storm season, quieter Atlantic than recent yea
El Niño years put Hawaii and the Mexican Riviera on alert for destructive tropical storms and hurricanes.
May 25, 2023
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Farmers face a soaring risk of flash droughts in every major food-growing region in coming decades,
If greenhouse gas emissions continue at a high rate, breadbaskets of Europe and North America will see a 50% chance of a…
May 25, 2023
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