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/ 5 months agoLebanese civilians are fleeing the south, fearing an Israeli invasion − a look back at 1982 suggests they have every reason to worry
Israel’s attempt to eliminate militant Palestinians in Lebanon led to slaughter of civilians, economic and political chaos and the creation of...
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/ 5 months agoWhy home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role
Insurers are raising rates quickly, and it’s not just in California and Florida. They’re often shrinking coverage at the same time.
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/ 5 months agoOn the US-Mexico border, the records of Trump and Harris reflect the national mood of less immigration, not more
Allowing immigrants to settle in the US isn’t just an act of compassion. It’s also been a significant factor in the...
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/ 5 months agoNo, immigrants aren’t eating dogs and cats – but Trump’s claim is part of an ugly history of myths about immigrant foodways
Trump’s allegation about immigrants eating pets is part of a long history of slurs demonizing people for what they do and...
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/ 5 months agoA brief history of former presidents running for reelection: 3 losses, 1 win and 1 still TBD
History illustrates that voters become galvanized and change their party allegiance when former US presidents run for a nonconsecutive term.
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/ 5 months agoCustomers like diversity from brands − but can smell hypocrisy a mile away
Customers are unimpressed by middling support for diversity, new research shows.
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/ 5 months agoParents with disabilities have faced discrimination for years in the US, but new rules will help ensure that child welfare systems treat them more fairly
As of 2010, 3 in 4 states had laws allowing a parent’s disability to be used as the grounds for terminating...
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/ 5 months agoHow to archive your photos in the digital age
A media scholar and photographer walks you through the options for archiving all those photos you’re collecting on your phone.
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/ 5 months agoSri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset: What nation’s new Marxist-leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans
Anura Kumara Dissanayake touted his victory as a ‘fresh start’ for the South Asian nation, two years after it came to...
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/ 5 months agoCan you trust companies that say their plastic products are recyclable? US regulators may crack down on deceptive claims
As concern about plastic pollution mounts, the federal government is revising its standards for calling products recyclable. A recent fine against...
