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How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to social media ban
How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to social media ban Nepal’s violent response to a social media ban was fueled by hardships and hashtags, resulting in the ousting of a deeply unpopular government and at least 50 deaths. The protests, led by Gen Z, were sparked by the government’s decision to […]
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Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors
Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors International student enrollment in the US is expected to decline by 30-40% in the fall of 2025, with an estimated 150,000 fewer students arriving due to new visa restrictions and cancellations. The decline in international students could cost […]
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Drugged driving – including under the influence of cannabis and prescription drugs – is quietly becoming one of the most dangerous road hazards
Drugged driving – including under the influence of cannabis and prescription drugs – is quietly becoming one of the most dangerous road hazards Drugged driving, including under the influence of cannabis and prescription drugs, is becoming increasingly common and deadly on US roads, with an estimated 12.6 million people driving after using illicit drugs in […]
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Discord is distancing itself from the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
Discord is distancing itself from the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Discord has denied that Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson used the platform to discuss his crime, following accusations that it helped radicalize him. According to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, investigators found a message on Discord where Robinson’s roommate joked about a conversation with Robinson, […]
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Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem
Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem. In fact, increasing logging without proper thinning and oversight could even exacerbate the issue. The western United States is facing another destructive wildfire season, with […]
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Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety
Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety, and can even reduce mass pretrial incarceration. The majority of people in jail awaiting trial are unable to pay bail money, and are often held […]
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A federal program helps older people get jobs, but the Trump administration wants to get rid of it
A federal program helps older people get jobs, but the Trump administration wants to get rid of it The Trump administration plans to eliminate the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a federal program that helps low-income and unemployed adults over 55 find jobs, due to its failure to move older workers into unsubsidized employment. […]
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GM slows EV production as tax credit nears expiration
GM slows EV production as tax credit nears expiration General Motors (GM) plans to slow down electric vehicle (EV) production due to the impending expiration of the $7,500 consumer tax credit for EVs at the end of the month. GM will pause production on the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq, as well as the Chevy Bolt […]
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When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters
When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters The way wars are referred to can signal the speaker’s perspective on who is responsible for the fighting and, therefore, to blame for the death and destruction that follows. Research has shown that scholars use different language […]
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Tom Friedman’s AI nightmare and what the US can do to avoid it
Tom Friedman’s AI nightmare and what the US can do to avoid it If you provide the actual text, I’d be happy to help you generate a TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) summary with 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Tom Friedman’s AI nightmare and what the US can do to avoid […]
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Tech CEOs Praised President Trump at White House Dinner [Video]
Tech CEOs Praised President Trump at White House Dinner [Video] President Trump hosted a dinner for top tech CEOs at the White House, receiving unanimous praise from the gathering. The CEOs, including Apple’s Tim Cook and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, expressed their gratitude to President Trump for promoting investments in chip manufacturing and AI, as well […]
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Silicon Valley’s most powerful alliance just got stronger
Silicon Valley’s most powerful alliance just got stronger Eddy Cue, Apple’s SVP of Services, testified during Google’s antitrust trial that he had lost sleep over the issue of default search engine payments. Cue’s testimony appears to have influenced Judge Amit Mehta’s ruling that Google’s default payments to Apple and others can continue. The ruling means […]
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Personal power v. socialized power: What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about modern CEOs
Personal power v. socialized power: What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about modern CEOs Two types of power motivation exist: personal power (dominating others) and socialized power (benefiting others), according to psychologist David McClelland’s “two faces of power” theory. A study analyzed the language used by CEOs in interviews and conference calls, using […]
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No credit history? No problem − new research suggests shopping data works as a proxy for creditworthiness
No credit history? No problem − new research suggests shopping data works as a proxy for creditworthiness Researchers found that shopping data can be used as a proxy for creditworthiness, particularly for individuals with no credit history. The study, conducted in Peru, linked loyalty-card data from a large retailer with the national credit registry and […]
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NASA to Provide Coverage of Progress 93 Launch, Space Station Docking
NASA to Provide Coverage of Progress 93 Launch, Space Station Docking NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of Roscosmos Progress 93 cargo spacecraft on September 11-13, including a Soyuz rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Progress 93 spacecraft will carry approximately three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for […]
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NASA Seeks Industry Input on Next Phase of Commercial Space Stations
NASA Seeks Industry Input on Next Phase of Commercial Space Stations NASA is seeking industry input on its next phase of commercial space stations to ensure a seamless transition from the International Space Station. The agency has released a draft Phase 2 Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) and will hold an informational industry briefing on […]
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NASA Announces CHAPEA Crew for Year-Long Mars Mission Simulation
NASA Announces CHAPEA Crew for Year-Long Mars Mission Simulation NASA has announced the CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) crew for a year-long Mars mission simulation, which will provide foundational data to inform human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The four-person crew, consisting of Ross Elder, Ellen Ellis, Matthew Montgomery, and James […]
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MAGA populists call for holy war against Big Tech
MAGA populists call for holy war against Big Tech The MAGA right’s annual gathering, NatCon 5, featured a panel on the culture wars where tech industry representatives were criticized. Geoffrey Miller, a prominent MAGA figure, berated Shyam Sankar, Palantir’s chief technology officer and AI expert, during the panel discussion. Miller argued that the AI industry […]
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Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership – health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised
Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership – health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing a crisis due to the dismantling of its leadership, which threatens Americans’ health and the agency’s survival as a leading public health […]
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How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims
How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stance on COVID-19 vaccines and mRNA vaccine technology has raised concerns among public health experts, who claim his claims are based on false information. Kennedy canceled $500 million in funding for research […]
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How Europe’s deforestation law could change the global coffee trade
How Europe’s deforestation law could change the global coffee trade Starting in 2026, European companies selling coffee on the EU market will have to prove that their product is “deforestation-free” and can be traced back to non-deforested plots. The new rules, part of the EU Deforestation Regulation, aim to reduce global deforestation by requiring companies […]
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From intention to impact: 3 ways men in leadership can build equitable workplaces that work for everyone
From intention to impact: 3 ways men in leadership can build equitable workplaces that work for everyone Men in leadership positions can build equitable workplaces by challenging misogynistic behavior without fear of social judgment, promoting clear communication standards and encouraging open dialogue. Taking paternity leave is crucial for creating a more gender-inclusive environment, normalizing men’s […]
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A first connection can make a big difference when it comes to sticking with a career
A first connection can make a big difference when it comes to sticking with a career A first connection can have a profound impact on one’s career success, often setting the stage for long-term achievements. Research has shown that new agents who land their first deal with a well-connected power broker are about 25% more […]
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Astrology’s appeal in uncertain times
Astrology’s appeal in uncertain times Astrology’s appeal in uncertain times can be attributed to its ability to provide a sense of control and guidance in an uncertain world, particularly among younger generations and LGBTQ+ individuals. The study found that astrology is less about predicting the future and more about making sense of the self, with […]
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65,000 Pennsylvania kids have a parent in prison or jail − here’s what research says about the value of in-person visits
65,000 Pennsylvania kids have a parent in prison or jail − here’s what research says about the value of in-person visits 65,000 Pennsylvania kids have a parent in jail or prison, highlighting the need for improved communication between incarcerated individuals and their families. In-person visits between children and a parent in jail or prison can […]
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Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why
Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why Despite more intense wildfires being reported globally, the total area burned has actually decreased by 26% over the past two decades, according to new research. The majority of global wildfire exposure (85%) occurs in Africa, where agricultural expansion and […]
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When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in
When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in by referring them to state disciplinary bodies. The US legal profession is largely licensed and regulated at the state level, with state bodies such as the California […]
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What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later?
What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later? Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall in Louisiana in August 2005, still offers lessons for disaster recovery researchers 20 years later. Research has shown that having strong social ties and community support increases resilience and people’s ability to recover after disasters, while being displaced from one’s […]
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We’ve been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender – soon, there will be no reliable way to measure them
We’ve been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender – soon, there will be no reliable way to measure them Researchers have been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender using federal data, but this will soon become impossible due to changes made by the Trump administration. The most recent analysis […]
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Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads
Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads Studying philosophy has been shown to improve verbal and logical reasoning skills, as well as intellectual virtues like curiosity and open-mindedness, according to a new study on over 600,000 college graduates. The study found that philosophy majors outperformed […]
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