America's next big labor battle could be Minor League Baseball
If any industry is crying out for unionization, it’s this one.
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Sleeping fish? From sharks to salmon, guppies to groupers, here's how they grab a snooze
Just about every creature on Earth needs to grab some Zs from time to time. Imagine trying to doze while dodging great whites…
September 5, 2022
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Legal work-related immigration has fallen by a third since 2020, contributing to US labor shortages
The immigration decline over the first two years of the coronavirus pandemic led to an annual 1.1% GDP reduction, an economist…
September 5, 2022
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Why is 'Blonde' – Netflix's Marilyn Monroe biopic – rated NC-17 instead of TV-MA?
Movies carrying the NC-17 rating have traditionally been difficult to screen and promote, as they were locked out of some…
September 2, 2022
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Birds migrate along ancient routes – here are the latest high-tech tools scientists are using to stu
Satellite telemetry, tiny geolocation tags and passive acoustic recording are providing new insights into bird migration…
September 2, 2022
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One way to help college students get enough sleep – pay them to go to bed
College students hit the hay earlier and sleep longer when they’re offered a modest monetary incentive. But can a little…
September 2, 2022
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Americans think they know a lot about politics – and it's bad for democracy that they're so often wr
Many Americans think they know much more about politics than they really do. That overconfidence can thwart democratic politics.
September 2, 2022
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Unexpected Ukrainian resistance continues to thwart Russia's initial plans for quick, decisive victo
Despite having superior military forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin has found Ukrainian resistance much tougher than…
September 2, 2022
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America is in the middle of a labor mobilization moment – with self-organizers at Starbucks, Amazon,
Public support for unions is at a near 60-year high. Meanwhile, self-organizers at major American chains are spearheading…
September 2, 2022
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As countries ranging from Indonesia to Mexico aim to attract digital nomads, locals say 'not so fast
Locals usually see tourists as a way to boost the economy. But at a certain point, resentment starts to build.
September 2, 2022
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Axolotls can regenerate their brains – these adorable salamanders are helping unlock the mysteries o
Axolotls are amphibians known for their ability to regrow their organs, including their brains. New research clarifies their…
September 1, 2022
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La misión Artemis 1 sienta las bases para la exploración espacial más allá de la Tierra
Artemis 1 es un vuelo de prueba sin tripulación, pero su lanzamiento marcará un paso importante en el esfuerzo moderno…
September 1, 2022
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Will omicron-specific booster shots be effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered
The FDA’s authorization of the reformulated COVID-19 booster shots represents a major step in the effort to get more Americans…
September 1, 2022
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The most cost-effective energy efficiency investments you can make – and how the new Inflation Reduc
Cutting a home’s energy waste starts with stopping the leaks. Energy-efficient appliances and windows can make a difference,…
September 1, 2022
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50 years after landmark death penalty case, Supreme Court's ruling continues to guide execution deba
In 1972, justices handed down a decision that attacked discriminatory and capricious death sentences. But it left the door…
September 1, 2022
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Most human embryos naturally die after conception – restrictive abortion laws fail to take this embr
Human embryos are far more likely to die than come to term, an evolutionary trait seen across species. Laws granting personhood…
September 1, 2022
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Did Twitter ignore basic security measures? A cybersecurity expert explains a whistleblower's claims
Former Twitter security chief alleges in a whistleblower complaint gross security malpractice, with many employees having…
September 1, 2022
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