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/ 3 months agoDoctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients’ lives at risk
A new study finds that doctors are hesitant to provide potentially lifesaving care for pregnant patients in states with abortion bans.
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/ 3 months agoFlorida’s new condo laws recognize the total price of living on the beach
Nearly a million Florida property owners are facing a deadline, as associations are required to have their buildings inspected and assess...
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/ 3 months agoWhy is Halloween spending growing when Americans are supposedly cutting back?
The ‘vibecession’ struck fear into retailers’ hearts, but spending on candy, costumes and pumpkins remains high.
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/ 3 months agoExpanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study
Research shows that when abortion rights are on the ballot, democracy wins − including in the US.
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/ 3 months agoIs America ready for a woman president? Voters’ attitudes to women politicians are radically different from a decade ago
A decade ago, people did not even agree on the traits that defined women politicians. Now they see women seeking political...
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/ 3 months agoProof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home
A new study finds that immigrants contribute about $2.2 trillion annually to the US economy, and that might be an undercount.
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/ 3 months agoTiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state
Ultrafine particles are approximately one-thousandth the width of a human hair. But because of their tiny size, they are easily inhaled...
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/ 3 months agoYour next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday
Good storytelling relies on sound writing, believability, creativity and lived experience. AI has become skilled at the first two but still...
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/ 3 months agoYour politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows
Campaigns, take note: Conservatives are more likely to click on search ads.
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/ 3 months agoHaving the ‘right’ friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
A study found that in US counties where friendships with prosperous individuals are more common, investment and savings tend to be...
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/ 3 months agoColorado’s Amendment 80 wants to make school choice ‘a right’ when it already is – an expert in educational policy explains the disconnect
Amendment 80 could set up a court challenge that may open up the use of public funding for private schools.
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/ 3 months agoFor many Latter-day Saints, America has a special relationship with God − but Christian nationalism is a step too far
America holds a unique place in the faith’s teachings, but awareness of the church’s often precarious place in US culture has...
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/ 3 months agoHarris and Trump differ widely on gun rights, death penalty and other civil liberties questions
Key freedoms for US citizens against excessive government power are contained in the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to...
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/ 3 months agoMany wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery
Researchers measured lawmakers’ wealth and found that those whose Southern ancestors owned slaves before abolition have a higher net worth today.
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/ 3 months agoThis Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone
A trained social worker helps people without homes obtain the support they need and addresses other residents’ concerns about street safety.
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/ 3 months agoNorth Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult
Donald Trump won North Carolina in 2016 and 2020, but that doesn’t mean he can win again in 2024. Such is...
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/ 3 months agoWhat’s in a pantsuit? Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s fashion choices say a lot about their personalities − and vision for the future
A scholar of fashion and politics explains what people can understand about the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates − and their...
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/ 3 months agoWhy the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains
Hold your breath and make sure you vote, because the result is likely to be a squeaker.
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/ 3 months agoBoth Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
From creating the Space Force to blocking weapons testing in space, both Trump and Harris have extensive records on space policy...
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/ 3 months agoHalloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others.
