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Health|Political|US

Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws

A survey of hundreds of Floridians found that nearly two-thirds of non-US citizens and one-third of US citizens hesitated to seek medical care.

Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Trump inherits the Guantánamo prison, complete with 4 ‘forever prisoners’

There are three pending criminal cases and four people the US will not release but also cannot put on trial.

Trump inherits the Guantánamo prison, complete with 4 ‘forever prisoners’
Business|Environment|US

Amid LA fires, neighbors helped each other survive – 60 years of research shows how local 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, yet they’re crucial.

Amid LA fires, neighbors helped each other survive – 60 years of research shows how local heroes are crucial to disaster response
Opinion|Science

Why American culture fixates on the tragic image of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the most famous man behind the atomic bomb

Complex as they are, Oppenheimer’s life and views of the bomb are far easier to wrestle with than the reality of nuclear power itself.

Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Why India fears the Khalistan movement and how Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of ‘credible allegations’ of Indian involvement in a Sikh leader’s death.

Why India fears the Khalistan movement and how Canada became embroiled in diplomatic spat over killing of Sikh separatist
Business

Workplace discrimination saps everyone's motivation − even if it works in your favor

Having a biased manager lowers productivity across the board – even for workers who aren’t targeted.

Workplace discrimination saps everyone's motivation − even if it works in your favor
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Uncategorized

Are rents rising in your Philly neighborhood? Don't blame the baristas

When it comes to gentrification, Philadelphia baristas say they’re ‘part of the problem.’ But as low-wage workers, where else should they live and work?

Are rents rising in your Philly neighborhood? Don't blame the baristas
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Certain states, including Arizona, have begun scrapping court costs and fees for people unable to pay – two experts on legal punishments explain why

The imposition of fines and fees on people unable to pay has had a disproportionate impact on Black and Latino communities.

Certain states, including Arizona, have begun scrapping court costs and fees for people unable to pay – two experts on legal punishments explain why
Asia|Lifestyle|News

South Korea's gender imbalance is bad news for men − outnumbering women, many face bleak marriage prospects

Following a 30-year boy-to-girl birth rate imbalance, up to 800,000 ‘extra’ men born since the mid-1980s will be unable to find a South Korean woman to marry. That has big demographic consequences.

South Korea's gender imbalance is bad news for men − outnumbering women, many face bleak marriage prospects
Economy|News|Technology|US

Congress is failing to deliver on its promise of billions more in research spending, threatening America’s long-term economic competitiveness

The latest government showdown over the budget risks not only a shutdown but jobs, regional economies and America’s competitiveness in AI and other advanced fields.

Congress is failing to deliver on its promise of billions more in research spending, threatening America’s long-term economic competitiveness
Business|Economy|News|US

1 in 10 US workers belong to unions − a share that’s stabilized after a steep decline

Because the economy gained 3 million jobs in 2023, unions had to draw hundreds of thousands of new members just to hold their ground.

1 in 10 US workers belong to unions − a share that’s stabilized after a steep decline
Opinion|Science|Technology

Why are so many robots white?

Humanoid robots tend to be white or resemble white people. Here’s why this is a problem and what social scientists, designers and engineers can do about it.

Why are so many robots white?
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

Standards are vague, and the IRS, which is tasked with enforcement, hasn’t provided much oversight.

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit
Opinion|Political|Sports

Could flag football one day leapfrog tackle football in popularity?

The NFL’s embrace of the sport points to a promising future. But gender and political divides could stand in the way.

Could flag football one day leapfrog tackle football in popularity?
Crime|News|Opinion

Philly mayor might consider these lessons from NYC before expanding stop-and-frisk

Evidence from NYC shows that stop-and-frisk policing leads to greater mistrust of police and more racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Philly mayor might consider these lessons from NYC before expanding stop-and-frisk
Economy|Finance|Science|US

Congress’ failure so far to deliver on promise of tens of billions in new research spending threatens America’s long-term economic competitiveness

A deal that avoided a shutdown also slashed spending for the National Science Foundation, putting it billions below a congressional target intended to supercharge American science research.

Congress’ failure so far to deliver on promise of tens of billions in new research spending threatens America’s long-term economic competitiveness
Education|Opinion

How going back to the SAT could set back college student diversity

A few Ivy League schools say the tests enable them to find students of promise from low-income families. But not all sociologists agree.

How going back to the SAT could set back college student diversity
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Opinion

The backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion in business is in full force − but myths obscure the real value of DEI

Diversity, equity and inclusion are good for the bottom line.

The backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion in business is in full force − but myths obscure the real value of DEI
Asia|News|World

Raising the retirement age won’t defuse China’s demographic time bomb – but mass immigration might

By 2100, China’s population will likely be half its current size. It will also be a lot older, with fewer working-age men and women.

Raising the retirement age won’t defuse China’s demographic time bomb – but mass immigration might
News

US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared

This trend may surprise you, given the attention the public, policymakers, politicians and the media paid to food insecurity at the height of the pandemic.

US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared
Environment|Health

Hurricane Milton: Flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent, growing threat

People living near these industries, as well as emergency responders, often have few details about the chemicals inside. New interactive maps pinpoint the risks.

Hurricane Milton: Flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent, growing threat
Arts|Education|Science

Studying science fiction films can help students understand the power societies have to shape our lives

Using films like “The Matrix,” a sociology course examines how factors beyond our control shape the world we live in − in fact and in an imagined future.

Studying science fiction films can help students understand the power societies have to shape our lives
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy

It’s never been easier to sign up for subscriptions – and they’ve never been harder to manage.

US government tries to rein in an out-of-control subscription economy
Business|Economy|Finance

Boeing workers secure big gains after strike, but the future for organized labor under Trump is uncertain

Restoring the defined-benefit pension plan the workers gave up in 2013 was a rallying cry. But the union didn’t get it back even though it did win a significant pay increase.

Boeing workers secure big gains after strike, but the future for organized labor under Trump is uncertain

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