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Economy|Finance|Political|US

What’s the ‘standard deduction’? An accounting expert explains how it simplifies tax filing and saves most Americans money

In 2025, Congress will need to decide whether to extend the higher standard deduction, which has been in place since 2018.

What’s the ‘standard deduction’? An accounting expert explains how it simplifies tax filing and saves most Americans money
Education|Health|News

Campus sexual assault prevention programs could do more to prevent violence, even after a decade-long federal mandate

In the 10 years since the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act took effect, the measure appears to have had a greater effect on knowledge about sexual assault than on prevention.

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

4 reasons teens take part in social media challenges

Peer pressure, amusement and the desire for attention help explain why young people participate in risky social media challenges.

4 reasons teens take part in social media challenges
Science|Technology

Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here's how to reduce the risk

Lithium-ion batteries power many electric cars, bikes and scooters. When they are damaged or overheated, they can ignite or explode. Four engineers explain how to handle these devices safely.

Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here's how to reduce the risk
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

5 marketing lessons from the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance

Of course the NFL is embracing Taylor Swift.

5 marketing lessons from the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance
Food

This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness

Keeping guests safe involves far more than just careful cooking − hand-washing, keeping work surfaces clean, safe handling and proper storage are also key ingredients.

This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness
Health|Science

Forensic anthropologists work to identify human skeletal remains and uncover the stories of the unknown dead

Forensic anthropologists are specialized scientists who analyze the skeletal remains of the recently deceased to help authorities figure out who the person was and what happened to them.

Forensic anthropologists work to identify human skeletal remains and uncover the stories of the unknown dead
Health|Science|Technology

How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a new tool to study probiotic activity — and made it out of cardboard

Probiotics are great for your gut, but which sources contain the most beneficial bacteria? Newly developed sensors are helping scientists figure it out.

How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a new tool to study probiotic activity — and made it out of cardboard
Lifestyle

Keeping a streak alive can be strong motivation to stick with a chosen activity

A streak can motivate you to keep on keeping on with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media. Here’s what goes into making them so compelling.

Keeping a streak alive can be strong motivation to stick with a chosen activity
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Iran terror blast highlights success – and growing risk – of ISIS-K regional strategy

The terrorist attack in Iran follows a concerted effort by the Islamic State affiliate to ‘internationalize’ its strategy.

Iran terror blast highlights success – and growing risk – of ISIS-K regional strategy
Science|Technology

Self-extinguishing batteries could reduce the risk of deadly and costly battery fires

Lithium-ion battery fires are becoming increasingly common as electric vehicles spread, and are hard to extinguish. A new approach uses an electrolyte based on a commercial fire extinguisher.

Self-extinguishing batteries could reduce the risk of deadly and costly battery fires
Education|Health|Lifestyle

A Bronx school district offers lessons in boosting student mental health

Giving students a voice in decision-making helps foster well-being, research has found.

A Bronx school district offers lessons in boosting student mental health
Technology

What’s in a VIN? How to decode the vehicle identification number, your car’s unique fingerprint

VINs can tell a story if you know what to look for.

What’s in a VIN? How to decode the vehicle identification number, your car’s unique fingerprint
Asia|News|Opinion

Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric taps into Hindu replacement fears that trace back to colonial India

The Indian prime minister made reference to communities that have “too many children” in a veiled reference to Muslims.

Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric taps into Hindu replacement fears that trace back to colonial India
News|Opinion

Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but here is what really matters in assessing whether they’re cognitively up for the job

Decision-making abilities are critical to a president’s performance.

Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but here is what really matters in assessing whether they’re cognitively up for the job
Entertainment|Science|Sports

Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing – and physics in action

Olympic breakdancers spin on their heads and backs, then freeze in funky poses. How? It’s all about physics.

Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing – and physics in action
Arts|News|Opinion|Uncategorized

The Black fugitive who inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ and the end of US slavery

Born enslaved, John Andrew Jackson spent his life fighting for freedom as a fugitive, abolitionist, lecturer and writer. Along the way, he met an aspiring writer.

The Black fugitive who inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ and the end of US slavery
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

I researched the dark side of social media − and heard the same themes in ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

An expert on mental health and social media explains why Taylor Swift’s latest album resonates with her.

Environment|Science

Rat poison is moving up through food chains, threatening carnivores around the world

Modern rodenticides can kill rats with a single dose and readily pass up the food chain to larger carnivores. They are widely used and largely unregulated.

Rat poison is moving up through food chains, threatening carnivores around the world
Crime|Education|Opinion|Uncategorized

Today’s school children practice running for their lives – but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters

The persistent threat of school shootings demands a more thoughtful response to their prevention.

Today’s school children practice running for their lives – but there are better ways to keep students safe from shooters
Business|Food|Health

TRUTH in Labeling Act would heighten the warning for shoppers looking to cut sugar, salt and saturated fat intake

If the legislation passes, the new label would be centered on the front of the package. But it’s an add-on, not a replacement for the existing label.

TRUTH in Labeling Act would heighten the warning for shoppers looking to cut sugar, salt and saturated fat intake
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits

Healthy smartphone use depends as much on the way you use it as how much you use it. The key is paying attention to your phone behavior.

Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits

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