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/ 2 weeks agoRethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
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Cambodian study finds climate vulnerability hurts toilet functionality and leads to more open defecation.
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/ 2 weeks agoTrump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president
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The presence of police in schools has grown in the past 30 years. But research shows that these officers may not...