Don’t trust the name on the PAC
To manipulate voter perception, political action committees are adopting names that signal the opposite political goals…
August 12, 2026
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Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourse
Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition…
August 11, 2026
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Wildfires can leave surviving homes and their water unsafe – safety tips for residents as they retur
A home might appear fine, but toxic contamination isn’t always evident by sight or smell.
August 11, 2026
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A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘reta
HIs achievements as a philanthropist are not widely known today because he did not create a grantmaking foundation that…
August 11, 2026
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Concierges, adjunct professors, potato chip tasters: US employers are relying more and more on ‘disp
About 1 in 3 US workers are in this predicament.
August 11, 2026
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How state constitutions became the battleground for American rights and liberties – on both the left
State constitutions play a growing role in American politics. But turning to such documents to recognize rights and liberties…
August 11, 2026
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The forgotten racial history of Alligator Alcatraz
The recently shuttered immigrant detention facility continued a long tradition of using alligators in ways that have reinforced…
August 11, 2026
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Emerging anti-immigration sentiment in Japan obscures a surprising history of strategic engagement w
A false rumor started in the early 20th century that the Japanese emperor would convert to Islam. It helped Japan build…
August 11, 2026
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New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers, associating devices with identifiable cars
License plate readers are widely used in the US. A new product marketed to police departments promises to add the ability…
August 11, 2026
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Chronic pain is missing from America’s heat warnings
Chronic pain can make it hard to walk, carry groceries or sleep through the night. A new study finds that extreme temperatures…
August 10, 2026
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Criminal gangs have diversified across Latin America, making them more resilient – but not untouchab
Crackdowns may suppress some forms of gang activity without dismantling their economic structures.
August 10, 2026
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