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/ 8 months agoNitazenes found in 5 overdose deaths in Philly – here’s what they are and why they’re so deadly
Initially developed in the 1950s, nitazenes are a type of synthetic opioid that has reappeared in Philadelphia’s street drug supply.
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/ 8 months agoMedieval Europe was far from democratic, but that didn’t mean tyrants got a free pass
Medieval Europeans thought about politics in terms of leadership and often criticized rulers for ‘tyranny’ − both in government and in...
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/ 8 months agoHow Iran responds to Damascus attack could determine trajectory of conflict in the Middle East
Tehran has warned that no Israeli embassy is safe following deadly bombing of its mission in Damascus.
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/ 8 months agoTaxes are due even if you object to government policies or doubt the validity of the 16th Amendment’s ratification
Some people refuse to file tax returns or pay all of their income tax due to moral or ethical concerns. The...
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/ 8 months agoThe backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion in business is in full force − but myths obscure the real value of DEI
Diversity, equity and inclusion are good for the bottom line.
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/ 8 months agoStarbucks seeks Supreme Court protection from being ordered to rehire baristas who say they were fired for union-promoting activities
The case stems from a complaint filed after seven baristas who were attempting to organize a union at a Starbucks shop...
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/ 8 months agoHow jurors will be selected in Trump’s legal cases – a criminal law expert explains
Despite several efforts to delay the case involving hush money payments to a porn star, Donald Trump becomes the first former...
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/ 8 months agoI spent a decade helping Afghan girls make educational progress − and now the Taliban are using these 3 reasons to keep them out of school
If the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan persists, consequences could include higher rates of abuse, the spread of extremism and...
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/ 8 months agoDomestic violence survivors seek homeless services from a system that often leaves them homeless
Programs and policies to help domestic abuse survivors find safe housing work only if they’re implemented and supported with resources.
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/ 8 months agoElephant tourism often involves cruelty – here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions
Even self-proclaimed ethical tourism programs can widen economic gaps and harm communities they claim to protect. Here are a few steps...
