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How allies have helped the US gain independence, defend freedom and keep the peace – even as the US did the same for our friends
Why should a country want or need allies? President Donald Trump and his followers seem to disdain the idea. So did George...
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Trump’s move to closer ties with Russia does not mean betrayal of Ukraine, yet – in his first term, Trump was pretty tough on Putin
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Trump’s threats on Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine and Panama revive old-school US imperialism of dominating other nations by force, after decades of nuclear deterrence
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/ 37 mins agoA fiscal crisis is looming for many US cities
A perfect storm of rising costs and declining revenues is stressing many US city budgets – and the Trump administration isn’t...
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/ 37 mins agoTrump order boosts school choice, but there’s little evidence vouchers lead to smarter students or better educational outcomes
Research suggests school choice programs have little effect on student achievement but worsen overall outcomes by draining money from cash-strapped public...
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/ 38 mins agop53 is both your genome’s guardian and weakness against cancer – scientists are trying to repair or replace it when it goes awry
The gene that codes for p53 is the most frequently mutated in cancer. Researchers are targeting different parts of its complex...
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/ 39 mins agoThe leadership hack that drives success: Being trustworthy
It’s more than just a soft skill.
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/ 15 hours agoCDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to the current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks and other public health emergencies
The CDC was instrumental in eradicating smallpox, identifying the causes of HIV and encouraging Americans to get the COVID-19 shot.
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/ 17 hours agoIn pushing for Ukraine elections, Trump is falling into Putin-laid trap to delegitimize Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s leader and opposition leaders have said ‘no’ to elections during wartime – and they have the backing of the majority...
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/ 1 day agoGreenland’s rapidly melting ice and landslide-prone fjords make the oil and minerals Trump covets dangerous to extract
Melting ice, thawing permafrost and crumbling fjord walls are just a few of the risks climate change poses for those living...
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/ 1 day agoDEI programs are designed to help white people too – here’s how
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are designed to help first-generation students, people with disabilities and veterans – including white people.
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/ 1 day agoDeportation fears create ripple effects across undocumented migrants, legal immigrants and entire communities
Immigrants who fear deportation might have their kids miss school, or skip a doctor’s appointment. This fear can affect people who...
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/ 1 day agoTraumatic brain injuries have toxic effects that last weeks after initial impact − an antioxidant material reduces this damage in mice
Addressing the harmful chemical processes that accompany blunt force trauma to the brain can reduce the risk of long-term disability.
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/ 1 day agoHow medical treatments devised for war can quickly be implemented in US hospitals to save lives
How much oxygen does the military need for wounded soldiers? Turns out not much. Military-civilian research is paving the way for...
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/ 1 day agoInvestors value corporate tax responsibility – at least when the company is based somewhere with a lot of inequality, research shows
Being viewed as a good corporate citizen can be good for the bottom line.
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/ 1 day agoThe dangers of ‘Jekyll and Hyde leadership’: Why making amends after workplace abuse can hurt more than it helps
Consistency is a good – even when it comes to bad leadership.
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/ 2 days agoWhy community pharmacies are closing – and what to do if your neighborhood location shutters
Thousands of American pharmacies have shuttered over the past five years.
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/ 2 days agoTrans people affirmed their gender without medical help in medieval Europe − history shows how identity transcends medicine and law
Surgery was rare and risky in the medieval period. Though medical options were limited, trans people were able to take transitioning...
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/ 2 days agoMany gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more − new research
Although gluten-free foods are trendy, they are a necessity only if you have celiac disease or wheat allergies.
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/ 2 days agoDeporting millions of immigrants would shock the US economy, increasing housing, food and other prices
While immigrants without legal authorization make up about 5% of the U.S. workforce, these workers are concentrated in particular industries, including...
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/ 2 days agoFiring civil servants and dismantling government departments is how aspiring strongmen consolidate personal power – lessons from around the globe
Whether by shuffling agency personnel, creating new agencies, or limiting their capacity for oversight, a common tactic among power-hungry leaders is...
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/ 2 days agoPhilly’s Chinatown has a rich tradition of activism – the Sixers arena fight was just one of many to preserve the neighborhood
The ‘Save Chinatown’ movement began 50 years ago with the fight over the expansion of the Vine Street Expressway.
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/ 2 days agoNat King Cole’s often overlooked role in the Civil Rights Movement
March 17 marks 106 years since the birth of musician Nat King Cole, whose success paved the way for future generations...
