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/ 1 year agoWe asked 1,000 Zimbabweans what they think of China’s influence on their country − only 37% viewed it favorably
Politicians and scholars debate whether China’s economic investments in Africa benefit or exploit local populations. But what does the public think?
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/ 1 year agoAmerican Climate Corps: Biden’s new green jobs initiative delivers more promises than details
A scholar of national service programs points out that the government hasn’t spelled out what this one will cost, what its...
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/ 1 year agoIn fractious debate, GOP candidates find common ground on cause of inflation woes and need for school choice
With Donald Trump absent again, Republican hopefuls took potshots at each other but agreed that Bidenomics isn’t cutting it.
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/ 1 year agoGOP shutdown threat is the wrong way to win a budget war − history shows a better strategy for reducing the deficit
Shutting down the government won’t help reduce the deficit. Here’s what would.
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/ 1 year agoDeceit pays dividends: How CEO lies can boost stock ratings and fool even respected financial analysts
Financial analysts have a gullibility problem − and the better their reputation, the worse it is.
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/ 1 year agoAzerbaijan’s use of force in Nagorno-Karabakh risks undermining key international norms, signaling to dictators that might makes right
Violence has caused thousands to flee the Armenian-populated enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh amid anger over perceived lack of action from Washington or...
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/ 1 year agoWhat will this government shutdown shut down? Social Security and the IRS keep going; SBA loans and some food and safety inspections do not
You won’t be able to ignore a government shutdown. From delayed business loans to slower mortgage applications and postponed food inspections,...
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/ 1 year agoWhy some Indians want to change the country’s name to ‘Bharat’
The government’s use of the Hindi word for ‘India’ revives debates over whether Hindi should be the national language – and...
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/ 1 year agoHip-hop on trial: When can a rapper’s lyrics be used as evidence in a criminal case?
A critical race theory scholar explains why it’s problematic to use rap lyrics as evidence of a crime, and what some...
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/ 1 year agoHarassment and abuse perceived to harm poor women less − new research finds a ‘thicker skin’ bias
While women in poverty are more likely to experience sexual harassment and domestic abuse than higher-income women, people assume it is...
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/ 1 year agoPhilly undercounts students who are homeless – here’s what parents need to know to advocate for their child
A professor of counseling who researches homelessness offers tips so parents can make sure their child gets the school support and...
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/ 1 year agoWhat is an abaya − and why does it cause such controversy in France? A scholar of European studies explains
In some conservative countries, the abaya is part of expected dress. But in countries where Muslims are in the minority, the...
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/ 1 year agoWildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – here’s how physically demanding this lifesaving job is
Wildland firefighters need the endurance of a cyclist in the Tour de France, and the work takes a toll on their...
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/ 1 year agoSupreme Court supermajority will clarify its constitutional revolution this year, deciding cases on guns and regulations
The Supreme Court in recent terms has upended the interpretation of core laws. This term, the justices will decide just how...
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/ 1 year agoFossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a just transition
In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries, their geographical locations...
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/ 1 year agoOn Sukkot, the Jewish ‘Festival of booths,’ each sukkah is as unique as the person who builds it
Like many Jewish practices, the harvest festival of Sukkot largely takes place at home − meaning families can incorporate many meaningful...
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/ 1 year agoLoud sounds at movies and concerts can cause hearing loss, but there are ways to protect your ears
About 40 million Americans have hearing problems due to exposure to loud sounds.
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/ 1 year agoWhy separating fact from fiction is critical in teaching US slavery
Though it is a fact that some enslaved people learned valuable skills, it’s a myth that they had the same path...
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/ 1 year agoWhat are APIs? A computer scientist explains the data sockets that make digital life possible
How do all the different pieces of digital technology you use every day – weather apps, online banking, games and so...
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/ 1 year agoRemote workers are more aware of cybersecurity risks than in-office employees: new study
A survey of remote and office workers found that people working from home were more likely to take steps to protect...
