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People on the autism spectrum are often overlooked in hiring because of how they come across in interviews. But with the…
A study of about 1 million girls in Indonesia suggests government programs can be effective in reducing the number of child…
While Iowa is a big food producer, many people in the state need help getting enough to eat.
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Steps taken to reform Social Security during the Biden and Trump administrations have only made the prospects for a funding…
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Nearly every major American social media platform is ruled by a single founder with near-total control, thanks to a relatively…
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The word ‘deficit’ may sound alarming, but America’s trade gap is a sign of its financial and economic dominance.
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Medicare Advantage − the private option that costs taxpayers extra and requires prior approval − is the default for…
For the more than 3 million Americans on probation or parole, rules and regulations often serve as hidden traps to reincarceration.
The federal government spent $100 billion on these benefits, which are still sometimes called food stamps, in 2024.
Public safety shutoffs are becoming routine in fire-prone areas. But when the grid goes down, so do digital transactions.
It often brings an instant boost in mood − along with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.