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/ 1 week agoExtreme heat, flooding, wildfires – Colorado’s formerly incarcerated people on the hazards they faced behind bars
More than 65% of formerly incarcerated people reported experiencing climate-related hazards, according to survey results.
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/ 1 week agoWhat is a migrant? What is ICE? 10 terms to help you understand the debate over immigration
Immigration scholars break down some of the immigration terms that are likely to become common during the Trump administration’s first months.
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/ 1 week agoFeeling political distress? Here are coping strategies a psychologist shares with his clients
Politics in America have become more upsetting than ever for big chunks of the population, but there are ways to cope.
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/ 1 week agoPhilanthropy provides $30B annually for science and health research − funding that tends to stay local
Nearly 40% of all gifts and grants and 60% of the total number of dollars given backed initiatives based in the...
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/ 1 week agoHuman use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning: Welcome to the Pyrocene
Humans have become a geologic force by cooking the planet – using fire on a scale that is altering land, water,...
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/ 1 week agoI’m an economist. Here’s why I’m worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
Central bankers agree that climate change poses a threat to the financial system. An insurance crisis is exactly the kind of...
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/ 1 week agoHow nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike
Large organizations often partner with local nonprofits that are uniquely positioned to mobilize quickly, leveraging their deep understanding of community needs...
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/ 1 week agoAgriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets
The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece...
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/ 1 week agoLuce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation while embracing time-honored traditions
Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St....
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/ 1 week agoElectrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced − but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick
Electrolyte beverages can be a big help for athletes and during flu season – but some may worsen issues such as...
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/ 1 week agoWhy is obesity linked to irregular heart rhythms? Researchers found 1 potential mechanism
Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular heart...
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/ 1 week agoLessons from ‘stop and frisk’ can help Philly police use drones to improve safety without compromising civil liberties
The Philadelphia Police Department plans to expand its use of drones, including as first responders.
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/ 1 week agoLearning your political opponents don’t actually hate you can reduce toxic polarization and antidemocratic attitudes
A new video intervention shows correcting Americans’ exaggerated views of political opponents can defuse tensions, reduce support for antidemocratic practices and...
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/ 1 week agoTrump promises to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border – a legal scholar explains the challenges these actions could face
While the president has a broad range of immigration and national security powers, he cannot change US law on his own.
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/ 1 week agoTrump’s Jan. 6 clemency ‘flies in the face of the facts’ of violent insurrection, retired federal judge explains
The new president has shown clemency to supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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/ 1 week agoTrump’s executive orders can make change – but are limited and can be undone by the courts
What are the limits on executive orders? They come with serious constraints. A political scientist who studies these orders puts Trump’s...
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/ 1 week agoNeighbors and strangers pulled together to help LA fire survivors – 60 years of research shows these unsung heroes are crucial to disaster response
In emergencies, when every minute counts, research shows family, friends and neighbors are often saving lives. These local efforts go uncounted,...
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/ 1 week agoAstronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why
Wearing the wrong shoe on Earth can lead to injury. Researchers still need to figure out the physical consequences of spending...
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/ 1 week agoTrump’s idea to use military to deport over 10 million migrants faces legal, constitutional and practical hurdles
The president has vast authority over the armed forces, but using them to secure the border would quickly unleash legal chaos,...
