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Government shutdown hasn’t left US consumers glum about the economy – for now, at least
Government shutdown hasn’t left US consumers glum about the economy – for now, at least The ongoing federal shutdown has not significantly impacted US consumer sentiment, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. The latest survey shows virtually no change in overall sentiment between September and October, with consumers reporting pocketbook issues such […]
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FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US
FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US FEMA’s buyout program has helped millions of Americans relocate from flood-prone areas to safer locations, but many homeowners are selling their homes or renting them out to new residents instead of accepting a government buyout offer. The majority of people […]
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Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever
Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever The Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary marks a significant milestone in American history, but its origins were far from tranquil. The canal was built to facilitate trade and commerce between New York City and the Great Lakes heartland, but it came at […]
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Detroit parents face fines if their children break curfew − research shows the policy could do more harm than good
Detroit parents face fines if their children break curfew − research shows the policy could do more harm than good Fines for parents whose children break curfew may do more harm than good, as they can exacerbate economic hardship and existing inequities among vulnerable families. The effectiveness of parental responsibility laws is limited by a […]
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Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built Removing parking requirements for new buildings could help thousands of Coloradans who struggle to afford housing, as a recent study by the Colorado State Demography Office found that there is a shortage of over 106,000 homes across the state. The cost of […]
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Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice
Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice States are regulating AI-written police reports to ensure transparency and accuracy, with California becoming the second state to require notice that AI was used to draft a report. The use of AI in writing police reports raises concerns about errors, omissions, and biases, […]
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Where financial advisors grew up affects their ethics
Where financial advisors grew up affects their ethics A new study found that where financial advisors grew up significantly affects their core code of ethics, which impacts their professional behavior as adults. The researchers discovered a strong relationship between an advisor’s hometown and the likelihood of engaging in professional misconduct, regardless of whether they worked […]
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Watchdog journalism’s future may lie in the work of independent reporters like Pablo Torre
Watchdog journalism’s future may lie in the work of independent reporters like Pablo Torre Pablo Torre’s investigative reporting on the Los Angeles Clippers’ potential salary cap violation has highlighted the need for independent watchdog journalism to hold power accountable. The future of watchdog journalism may lie in decentralized networks of local outlets covering underrepresented areas, […]
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More young adults are living with their parents than previous generations did
More young adults are living with their parents than previous generations did The number of young adults living with their parents has increased by 1.5 million over the past decade, a 6.3% jump, more than double the rate of growth for the young adult population overall. The main reason for this trend is affordability: urban […]
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How to conduct post-atrocity research – key insights from practitioners in the field
How to conduct post-atrocity research – key insights from practitioners in the field Post-atrocity research is crucial for reconciliation and peace-building, but it’s complex, emotionally demanding, and marked by ethical risks. Key to responsible fieldwork is including marginalized voices from the outset, particularly women, racial and ethnic minorities, and members of groups historically excluded, and […]
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Big Tech is ‘donating’ to Trump’s ‘nonprofits’
Big Tech is ‘donating’ to Trump’s ‘nonprofits’ Big Tech companies have been donating to America250, a nonprofit established by Congress to plan next year’s nationwide celebration. America250 was previously involved in organizing President Donald Trump’s controversial military parade in 2025. The organization has also been linked to the Bitcoin Conference, where it allegedly pressured the […]
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A fragmented legal system and threat of deportation are pushing higher education out of reach for many undocumented students
A fragmented legal system and threat of deportation are pushing higher education out of reach for many undocumented students Undocumented students in the US face significant barriers to higher education due to a fragmented legal system and threat of deportation, with many states restricting or eliminating in-state tuition and financial aid options. The Trump administration’s […]
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‘Whisper networks’ don’t work as well online as off − here’s why women are better able to look out for each other in person
‘Whisper networks’ don’t work as well online as off − here’s why women are better able to look out for each other in person Whisper networks, informal channels used by women to warn each other about sexual harassment, abuse or assault, don’t work as well online as they do in person due to a lack […]
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Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations
Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations Key events for widely attended gatherings (WAGs) and space-related conferences include the 76th International Astronautical Congress, the MSBR Space Business Roundtable, and the Paris Airshow, among others. The list includes numerous space-related events, conferences, and receptions from 2022 to 2025, covering various organizations such as NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and […]
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Violent acts in houses of worship are rare but deadly – here’s what the data shows
Violent acts in houses of worship are rare but deadly – here’s what the data shows A database of nearly 25 years of incidents records 379 violent acts at religious congregations and community centers across the United States, resulting in 487 deaths. About 7 in 10 incidents involved firearms, accounting for three-quarters of the deaths, […]
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Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back
Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back Venezuela and the US are edging towards war footing, but domestic concerns and international risks may hold back Washington’s actions. The US has positioned warships, an attack submarine, and aircraft in the Caribbean, destroyed suspected “go-fast” drug boats, […]
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US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over
US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over A prolonged government shutdown could send the US economy into a tailspin, with direct impacts on GDP and indirect effects on consumer confidence and business sentiment. The current economic situation is precarious, with the labor market struggling, consumers […]
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Trump use of AI-generated videos raising concerns about spread of misinformation
Trump use of AI-generated videos raising concerns about spread of misinformation President Trump has posted multiple AI-generated videos on YouTube, sparking concerns about the spread of misinformation. The use of AI-generated content raises questions about the authenticity and credibility of the information being shared. AI-generated videos can be difficult to distinguish from real footage, potentially […]
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Trump scraps the nation’s most comprehensive food insecurity report − making it harder to know how many Americans struggle to get enough food
Trump scraps the nation’s most comprehensive food insecurity report − making it harder to know how many Americans struggle to get enough food The Trump administration has announced that it will stop releasing food insecurity data, making it harder to track how many Americans struggle to get enough food. The US Household Food Security Survey, […]
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Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water
Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water The Trump administration is on track to cut approximately 33% of EPA staff by the end of 2025, reducing the agency’s ability to address pollution and environmental […]
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Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from ‘Mormon’ – a word that has courted controversy for 200 years
Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from ‘Mormon’ – a word that has courted controversy for 200 years Russell M. Nelson, the former president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed for a rebranding effort to distance the church from the term […]
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NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accords
NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accords NASA, along with international partners, convened to further implement the Artemis Accords, practical principles guiding responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The meeting, held during the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, marked a five-year anniversary of the accords, which now have 56 country signatories […]
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NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launch
NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launch NASA and Blue Origin are inviting media to attend the launch of the ESCAPADE mission, which will study Mars’ interaction with solar wind. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will provide insight into how solar activity drives atmospheric escape on Mars, and will be launched on NASA’s […]
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NASA signs US-Australia Agreement on Aeronautics, Space Cooperation
NASA signs US-Australia Agreement on Aeronautics, Space Cooperation NASA has signed an agreement with Australia to strengthen collaboration in aeronautics and space exploration between the two nations, building on over half a century of cooperation. The “Framework Agreement” recognizes mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as space exploration, space science, Earth science, aeronautics research, and […]
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Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers
Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers Over the past decade, there have been nearly 16,000 book bans in US public schools and libraries since 2021, a number not seen since the 1950s under McCarthyism. The majority of books targeted for bans are those that depict diversity, including racial, gender, and […]
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How Dorothea Tanning’s ‘Birthday’ painting challenged male-dominated surrealism
How Dorothea Tanning’s ‘Birthday’ painting challenged male-dominated surrealism Dorothea Tanning’s “Birthday” painting (1942) marked her arrival into the surrealist movement, challenging male-dominated art and literature. The painting features a dreamlike scene with an endless series of doorways, which can be interpreted as representing infinite ways out or domestic entrapment, leaving room for multiple interpretations. “Birthday” […]
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Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water
Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water Houston faces a hard choice between three competing options to contain flooding: a $30 billion system of eight tunnels proposed by the Harris County Flood Control District, a two-tunnel proposal from Elon Musk’s Boring Company, and a hybrid option combining elements of both. The engineering […]
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Daniel Ek stepping down changes nothing for Spotify
Daniel Ek stepping down changes nothing for Spotify Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has announced his stepping down as CEO, following criticism from artists over his funding of German defense company Helsing through his investment firm Prima Materia. The controversy surrounding Ek’s extracurricular activities has been ongoing for months, with many artists expressing their discontent over […]
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A staircase in a small, decorative arts museum tells a harrowing story of terror, abuse and enslavement
A staircase in a small, decorative arts museum tells a harrowing story of terror, abuse and enslavement A staircase in the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, holds a harrowing story of terror, abuse, and enslavement inflicted by Harriet Jacobs’ enslaver, James Norcom Sr. The staircase was originally taken from Norcom’s […]
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A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied
A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied Rapamycin, a billion-dollar drug discovered on Easter Island in 1964, has a complex legacy that leaves out the Indigenous people who contributed to its discovery. The Rapa Nui people were studied as part of the […]
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