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Private conservation groups channel huge sums of money to parks and protected areas around the world, but often have failed to...
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The newest stadium in St. Louis is a case study in ‘patient capital.’
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Many of her male colleagues believed Pearl Young had an attitude problem based on her efforts to advocate for herself and...
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AI shopping agents are coming. They could hunt for deals, find the right items and even make purchases – if you...
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Protesters toppled and damaged a statue of Jefferson Davis in Richmond, Virginia, in 2020. It is now displayed at a museum...
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Hypnosis is safe and can work as both a stand-alone or a complementary treatment with other therapies.
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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, with origins in the terrorist group Nusra Front, spearheaded the rebel advance that ousted longtime Syrian President Bashar...
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/ 3 months agoIn 2024, independent voters grew their share of the vote, split their tickets and expanded their influence
Postelection analysis of 2024 voters’ behavior reveals several ways self-described political independents differ from those who say they are Republicans or...
