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Education|Political|US

Big cuts at the Education Department’s civil rights office will affect vulnerable students for years to come

The layoffs further complicate staffing shortages at the Office for Civil Rights, which plays a vital role in promoting a fair education for public school students.

Big cuts at the Education Department’s civil rights office will affect vulnerable students for years to come
Entertainment|Sports

Philly Roller Derby league turns 20 - here’s how the sport skated its way to feminism, anti-racism and queer liberation

Since its start in 1935, roller derby has evolved from a Depression-era fad to TV spectacle to an unabashedly feminist sport that subverts gender norms.

Philly Roller Derby league turns 20 - here’s how the sport skated its way to feminism, anti-racism and queer liberation
Science|Technology

3D printing will help space pioneers make homes, tools and other stuff they need to colonize the Moon and Mars

3D printing in outer space and on alien planets comes with otherworldly challenges.

3D printing will help space pioneers make homes, tools and other stuff they need to colonize the Moon and Mars
Crime|Election|Political|US

The parallels between Kash Patel and William J. Burns, a scandal-mongering 1920s FBI director — an FBI historian explains

Some observers compare FBI Director Kash Patel to J. Edgar Hoover. A better historical match is the politically motivated William J. Burns.

The parallels between Kash Patel and William J. Burns, a scandal-mongering 1920s FBI director — an FBI historian explains
Economy|Food|Political|US

Pennsylvania’s mushroom industry faces urgent labor shortage − and latest immigration policies will likely make it worse

Kennett Square, Pa., is considered the mushroom capital of the world. The industry depends heavily on immigrants, who work physically demanding jobs in tough conditions.

Pennsylvania’s mushroom industry faces urgent labor shortage − and latest immigration policies will likely make it worse
Americas|Political|US|World

What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries

Donald Trump’s moves to install loyalists in US security agencies and the military echo the actions of strongmen worldwide who prioritize personal loyalty over competence and respect for the law.

What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries
Economy|Environment|Political|US

The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’

The US produces more oil today than any other country, and there is no clear emergency on the scale of the energy crises of the 1970s. But there are some causes for concern.

The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’
Europe|Political|US|World

The only ‘winner’ here is Putin: Ukraine unites in response to Trump-Zelenskyy spat and resigns itself to new reality

A fractious meeting in Washington has left Ukrainians wondering what will become of relations with the US.

The only ‘winner’ here is Putin: Ukraine unites in response to Trump-Zelenskyy spat and resigns itself to new reality
Economy|Environment|Health|US

In many of Appalachia’s flood-ravaged areas, residents have little choice but rebuild in risky locations

The latest floods exposed the deep vulnerability of many mountain communities in eastern Kentucky, where land ownership patterns and other barriers to recovery can leave residents with few options.

In many of Appalachia’s flood-ravaged areas, residents have little choice but rebuild in risky locations
Economy|Election|Political|US

As Pennsylvania inches toward legalizing recreational cannabis, lawmakers propose selling it in state-owned dispensaries similar to state liquor stores

Recreational cannabis legalization has both Democratic and Republican champions in Harrisburg, but they face significant political hurdles.

As Pennsylvania inches toward legalizing recreational cannabis, lawmakers propose selling it in state-owned dispensaries similar to state liquor stores
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

In pushing for Ukraine elections, Trump is falling into Putin-laid trap to delegitimize Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s leader and opposition leaders have said ‘no’ to elections during wartime – and they have the backing of the majority of Ukrainians.

In pushing for Ukraine elections, Trump is falling into Putin-laid trap to delegitimize Zelenskyy
Americas|Political|US

Who are immigrants to the US, where do they come from and where do they live?

In 2023, approximately 51 million foreign-born people lived in the United States. Almost three-quarters were in the country legally. Half of the rest had some legal protection from deportation.

Who are immigrants to the US, where do they come from and where do they live?
Business|Economy|Food|Political

Philly Whole Foods store becomes first to unionize – a labor expert explains what’s next and how Trump could stall workers’ efforts

A pro-business National Labor Relations Board under President Trump could embolden Whole Foods and other companies to delay negotiations with unionized workers.

Philly Whole Foods store becomes first to unionize – a labor expert explains what’s next and how Trump could stall workers’ efforts
Environment|Europe|Science|US|World

As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor

When water warms, it holds less oxygen, and this can harm aquatic life and degrade water quality. A new study finds that climate change is driving oxygen loss in hundreds of US and European rivers.

As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor
Arts

Music painted on the wall of a Venetian orphanage will be heard again nearly 250 years later

On the wall of an orphanage in Venice, a musicologist encountered a fresco featuring an aria written for an opera. She’s since embarked on a project to bring this forgotten music back.

Music painted on the wall of a Venetian orphanage will be heard again nearly 250 years later
Health|Science|Technology

Pooling multiple models during COVID-19 pandemic provided more reliable projections about an uncertain future

Policymakers rely on models during uncertain times to figure out how their choices could affect the future. Over the pandemic, an ensemble of many COVID-19 models outperformed any one alone.

Pooling multiple models during COVID-19 pandemic provided more reliable projections about an uncertain future
Science

Massive planet too big for its own sun pushes astronomers to rethink exoplanet formation

A newly discovered planet that should be too big to have formed around a tiny star is throwing into question what researchers know about planet formation.

Massive planet too big for its own sun pushes astronomers to rethink exoplanet formation
Education

Why does Claudine Gay still work at Harvard after being forced to resign as its president? She's got tenure

Barring evidence of moral turpitude or excessive absenteeism, former administrators are very hard to force out.

Why does Claudine Gay still work at Harvard after being forced to resign as its president? She's got tenure
Education|Technology

What social robots can teach America's students

Social robots can be useful tools to help students learn about programming, but here’s why they won’t be replacing classroom teachers anytime soon.

What social robots can teach America's students
Education|Science

Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence

Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.

Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
MidEast|News|World

Where do Israel and Hamas get their weapons?

Israel and Hamas are running through countless weapons in the ongoing war − but where are those weapons coming from?

Where do Israel and Hamas get their weapons?
Science|Technology|US

Why AI can’t replace air traffic controllers

An air traffic safety expert explains why humans will remain central to managing the nation’s airports and airspace even as AI promises to improve air traffic control.

Why AI can’t replace air traffic controllers
Business|Economy|News

Norman Jewison’s ‘Rollerball’ depicted a world in which corporations controlled all information – is this dystopian vision becoming reality?

As the journalism industry continues to crater, wealthy plutocrats are consolidating their control over information systems.

Norman Jewison’s ‘Rollerball’ depicted a world in which corporations controlled all information – is this dystopian vision becoming reality?

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