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Soaring wealth inequality has remade map of American prosperity

One need only glance at headlines about Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and other super-wealthy individuals to understand that wealth in America is...

25.01.2025 10

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Banning cell phones in schools gains popularity in red and blue U.S. states

Arkansas' Republican Gov Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California's Democratic Gov Gavin Newsom have little in common ideologically, but the two have...

22.01.2025 10

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Some U.S. lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans

Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and...

17.01.2025 7

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Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal,...

15.01.2025 20

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Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed

Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win re-election, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm...

13.01.2025 30

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Meta's 'Musk playbook' fans misinformation concerns

Meta's decision to swap professional U.S. fact-checkers with crowd-sourced moderation has raised fears that Facebook and Instagram could become...

13.01.2025 30

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Can science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows

Amid heightened tensions between the United States and China, the two countries signed a bilateral science and technology agreement on Dec. 13, 2024....

13.01.2025 40

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Across the world, deepfake porn targets women politicians

From the United States to Italy, Britain, and Pakistan, female politicians are increasingly becoming victims of AI-generated deepfake pornography or...

13.01.2025 20

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No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media — and the pursuit of truth?

“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts,” the late New York Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan memorably wrote four decades ago....

13.01.2025 20

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Selfish or selfless? Anti-natalists say they’re going child-free to protect the kids they won’t have

In the first few days after Donald Trump’s election in November 2024, purchases of emergency contraceptives spiked, with two companies reporting...

13.01.2025 30

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What is a war crime?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to...

12.01.2025 10

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How pigeons, cats, whales and even robotic catfish have acted as spies through the ages

The death of a spy is rarely newsworthy, due to the secrecy surrounding it. But when a white beluga whale suspected of spying for Moscow was...

07.01.2025 9

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Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure

You have likely seen multiple ads for products and services designed to make you more secure online. When you turn on your television, see online...

06.01.2025 30

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Anticipating Trump, Palestinian Authority eager to crush militants

The Palestinian Authority is determined to score a win against militants in the Israeli-occupied West Bank ahead of Donald Trump's presidency,...

05.01.2025 5

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10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025

With the end of 2024, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you're saving to move out of your parents' house or pay off...

04.01.2025 4

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5 elections to watch in 2025

The coming 12 months can’t promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the world’s population...

03.01.2025 3

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Democracy heads into 2025 bloodied but unbowed

Democracy looks bruised but not beaten as it heads into 2025. In a year in which countries representing almost half the world's population called...

02.01.2025 2

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FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

Earlier this month, FIFA officially awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup. The Gulf Kingdom was the sole bidder after the Asian Football...

30.12.2024 4

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The internet is rife with fake reviews. Will AI make it worse?

The emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce novel and detailed online reviews with almost no...

29.12.2024 2

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Two decades after the Indian Ocean tsunami: Building resilient coastal futures

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic Indian Ocean tsunami. As we honor those lost, we are also humbled to reflect on the progress made in...

27.12.2024 3

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A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics

“I am definitely not following the news anymore,” one patient told me when I asked about her political news consumption in the weeks before the...

26.12.2024 9

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Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms

In November, the world's most powerful democracy elected as its next president a man who schemed to overturn its last presidential election. A...

25.12.2024 3

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Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist

The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a...

24.12.2024 5

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Memo to Rupert Murdoch: Now is the time to sell Fox News

The hubristic afterglow at Fox News following Donald Trump’s election victory was rudely punctured by the Nevada Probate Commissioner Edmund...

20.12.2024 4

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China eyes negotiations as Trump threatens new tariffs

As Donald Trump steps up his tariff threats against China, Beijing is moving to beat the next U.S. president to the punch with its own restrictions...

18.12.2024 2

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How to combat toxic bosses: Social media and flexible work can save careers, new research shows

In today’s high-pressure business world, demands like meeting sales targets and managing customer relationships are challenging enough. But for...

17.12.2024 10

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In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own

In the history of American politics, there's no shortage of presidents who promised to shake up Washington once they got to the White House. But...

13.12.2024 5

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Wary Europe eyes Syria with hope -- and fear

European leaders have hailed the end of Bashar al-Assad's brutal rule in Syria as a moment of hope -– but they also view his sudden toppling as...

12.12.2024 4

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Music can change how you feel about the past

Have you ever noticed how a particular song can bring back a flood of memories? Maybe it’s the tune that was playing during your first dance, or...

09.12.2024 4

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To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash

The holiday shopping season is now here, and Americans are ready to splurge. The average U.S. shopper expects to spend more than $1,000 on gifts...

09.12.2024 3

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How small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world

Political chasms, wars, oppression … it’s easy to feel hopeless and helpless watching these dark forces play out. Could any of us ever really make...

06.12.2024 2

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S Korea political upheaval shows global democracy's fragility - and resilience

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law marks a new warning for the worldwide fragility of democracy, even in a...

05.12.2024 2

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Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter raises new questions about his legacy

President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and issue a categorical pardon for his son, Hunter, just weeks before his scheduled...

04.12.2024 3

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Moving to Canada to avoid Trump: Not as easy as you think

After Joe Biden's disastrous TV debate with Donald Trump, when the president's reelection prospects began unravelling, Vancouver immigration lawyer...

03.12.2024 2

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Japanese scientists were pioneers of AI, yet they’re being written out of its history

The announcement of the artificial intelligence researchers John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton as this year’s Nobel laureates in physics spurred...

02.12.2024 10

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How women’s basic rights and freedoms are being eroded all over the world

From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws. Just a few months ago...

29.11.2024 2

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AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time

As you scroll through your social media feed or let your favorite music app curate the perfect playlist, it may feel like artificial intelligence...

28.11.2024 3

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Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term

When Elon Musk first suggested a new effort to cut the size of government, Donald Trump didn't seem to take it seriously. His eventual name for...

27.11.2024 3

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Americans agree more than they might think − not knowing this jeopardizes the nation’s shared values

The United States presents a paradox: Though the media and public opinion suggest it is a nation deeply divided along partisan lines, surveys...

26.11.2024 4

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Bracing for Trump tariffs, China's Xi makes diplomatic push at global summits

In his first global meetings since Donald Trump was reelected to lead the U.S., Chinese President Xi Jinping went on a diplomatic offensive,...

24.11.2024 3

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Trump's against climate action. But some right-wing governments are all for it

They’re political soulmates except when it comes to climate. President-Elect Donald Trump praised Hungary’s right-wing populist leader Viktor...

23.11.2024 3

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The 'super year' of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves

Whether on the left or the right, regardless of how long they’ve been in power, sitting governments around the world have been drubbed this year...

22.11.2024 3

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I spoke to 100 Japanese seniors, and learnt the secret to a good retirement is a good working life

What makes a good retirement? I’ve been researching the lives of “silver backpackers”: Japanese seniors who embark on a later-life journey of...

16.11.2024 3

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What Trump’s reelection means for relations between regional rivals China and Japan

Donald Trump was declared the winner of the U.S. presidential election on November 6, sealing a historic and improbable return to the White House....

14.11.2024 4

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Is Japan still a retro gamer’s paradise?

Once upon a time, before Japanese retro gaming shops discovered eBay, Japan was a retro gamer’s paradise. Rare, vintage Japan-only games and...

14.11.2024 6

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What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?

Most people agree that actual facts matter – in such activities as debate, discussion and reporting. Once facts are gathered, verified and...

13.11.2024 4

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The U.S. election is over − but what is a ‘lame duck’ anyway?

The 2024 election has finally ended. What happens now? There’s a 2½-month period between Election Day and Inauguration Day. It’s commonly known...

11.11.2024 2

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Grocery prices in Japan will continue to rise due to extreme weather: One idea can help solve this

If you’ve noticed your grocery bill climbing higher, you’re not alone. Food prices in Japan spiked to their highest levels, affecting nearly...

10.11.2024 4

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BRICS+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity

The last two summits of BRICS countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the...

09.11.2024 2

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With Trump's win, some women wonder: Will U.S. ever see a female president?

Voters had the chance this election to break the highest glass ceiling in American politics by electing Kamala Harris the nation’s first female...

08.11.2024 7

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