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/ 2 years ago‘Barbie’ is, at its core, a movie about the messy contradictions of motherhood
Being a mom can be heartbreaking, empowering, scary, fulfilling and everything in between.
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/ 2 years agoDonors give more when asked to help people get back on their feet instead of meeting immediate needs – new research
Emphasizing self-sufficiency in fundraising pitches can increase charitable donations, a marketing scholar has found.
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/ 2 years agoRate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US – but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations
Almost two-thirds of low-income countries are at risk of debt distress – in part because of higher borrowing costs. And that...
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/ 2 years agoWhy American culture fixates on the tragic image of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the most famous man behind the atomic bomb
Complex as they are, Oppenheimer’s life and views of the bomb are far easier to wrestle with than the reality of...
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/ 2 years agoSocial media can in fact be made better: Research shows it is possible to reward users for sharing accurate information instead of misinformation
Fighting misinformation doesn’t have to involve restricting content or dampening people’s enthusiasm for sharing it. The key is turning bad habits...
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/ 2 years agoTrump facing multiple criminal charges, investigations: 38 articles explain what you need to know
Scholarly experts explain many aspects and angles of the criminal cases involving former president Donald Trump.
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/ 2 years agoSexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers – here’s how the US could reduce their risk
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the US, with workers exposed to vehicles, chemicals and heavy equipment. Women...
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/ 2 years agoIs Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight hearings are legitimate or politicized
The GOP in the House and Senate is doing lots of investigations; Democrats did the same in the past. A scholar...
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/ 2 years agoJustice Department launches civil rights investigation of Memphis police – 4 essential reads about holding police accountable
The Justice Department has launched a civil rights probe of the Memphis Police Department to examine allegations of excessive force, improper...
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/ 2 years agoHiroshima attack marks its 78th anniversary – its lessons of unnecessary mass destruction could help guide future nuclear arms talks
The United States and Russia, the two biggest nuclear powers, have no imminent plans for talks on a nuclear deal. That...
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/ 2 years agoWhat happens if someone dies in space?
If an astronaut were to die on Mars, neither cremation nor burial would be good options.
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/ 2 years agoTourists search for Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia – but does a geographical location for pivotal Bible event even exist?
A scholar of the Hebrew Bible argues that very little is known about the location of Mount Sinai, and it is...
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/ 2 years agoTrans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatment
Because of ethical considerations, there are no clinical trials comparing the effects of hormone therapy to conversion therapy on trans youths....
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/ 2 years agoNiger coup: Military takeover is a setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa
Niger had been seen as a relatively stable nation in an unstable region. The coup could spark fears in the West...
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/ 2 years agoSinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking
A professor of modern Catholicism looks back at the ways the iconic Irish singer steeped herself in religion, even as she...
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/ 2 years agoWhy Dunkin’ and Lego rebrands succeeded – but X missed the mark
A scholar of design who researches brand campaigns critiques the social media platform’s new look.
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/ 2 years agoMillions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors like smoking, obesity and workplace ergonomics could curb the trend, research shows
The prevalence of low back pain continues to surge worldwide, but many treatments currently available offer little to no relief.
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/ 2 years agoFixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices – and that requires new laws and policies
Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can...
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/ 2 years agoAs suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren’t aware of it
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse issues or mental health problems.
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/ 2 years agoTrump faces additional charges – 4 essential reads to understand the case against him for hoarding classified documents
Former President Donald Trump was indicted on further charges over his hoarding of classified documents – and he has a new...
