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/ 6 months agoUnregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy
Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for TV and radio....
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/ 6 months agoHajj in extraordinary heat: what a scholar of Islam saw in Mecca
Despite reports of mismanagement, the 2024 Hajj brought together pilgrims of diverse backgrounds from 180 countries.
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/ 6 months agoExtreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world
Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists explain what...
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/ 6 months ago4 things to watch for as NATO leaders meet in US capital for high-stakes summit
The three-day meeting is touted as a time to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary. But gathered leaders face serious questions that...
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/ 6 months agoOklahoma’s superintendent orders public schools to teach the Bible – relying on controversial views about religious freedom
State superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated that public school teachers incorporate the Bible into classroom lessons.
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/ 6 months agoOne memorable speech can turn around a faltering campaign − how Nixon did it with his ‘Checkers’ talk
Facing an uproar over use of a private fund to cover expenses, vice presidential candidate Sen. Richard Nixon invoked the family...
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/ 6 months ago2024 is not 1968 − and the Democratic convention in Chicago will play out very differently than in the days of Walter Cronkite
The 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a nightmare of protest, violent policing and chaos. How will Chicago handle the...
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/ 6 months agoNevada is a battleground state – and may be a bellwether of more extreme partisanship
From one perspective, Nevada’s political history is balanced. From another, it’s s pendulum swinging back and forth as people split their...
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/ 6 months agoNavigating mental health treatment options can be overwhelming – a clinical psychologist explains why it’s worth the effort
Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle.
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/ 6 months agoWildfire smoke linked to thousands of premature deaths every year in California alone
Breathing wildfire smoke can cut years off people’s lives. As fires become more frequent in a warming world, smoke is leading...
