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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’
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
Opinion

Online 'likes' for toxic social media posts prompt more − and more hateful − messages

Hate is for the haters. Much of the thrill of posting toxic messages can come from the attention and social approval a poster gets from like-minded people.

Online 'likes' for toxic social media posts prompt more − and more hateful − messages
Environment|Science

Humans are depleting groundwater worldwide, but there are ways to replenish it

Rapid and accelerating groundwater level declines are widespread in dry climates where groundwater is used for irrigation. But some communities have found ways to turn things around.

Humans are depleting groundwater worldwide, but there are ways to replenish it
Education

Graduation rates for low-income students lag while their student loan debt soars

Nearly half of all students who enroll in college never finish. Are colleges and universities to blame?

Graduation rates for low-income students lag while their student loan debt soars
Education|News

Calls for divestment from apartheid South Africa gave today’s pro-Palestinian student activists a blueprint to follow

In the 1980s, university administrators called the police on anti-apartheid protesters, threatened to revoke their scholarships and ordered staff to demolish encampments.

Calls for divestment from apartheid South Africa gave today’s pro-Palestinian student activists a blueprint to follow
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Is collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? Icebergs’ history reveals some clues

If the ocean circulation, known as AMOC, shuts down, it would be a climate disaster, particularly for Europe and North America. New research shows why that might not happen as soon as some fear.

Is collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? Icebergs’ history reveals some clues
Health|Lifestyle

Guilt over kids’ screen time is common, uncomfortable and can stress family relationships − but it can have a silver lining

Screen use has a PR problem, and many parents feel guilty about how much time they and their children spend on it. Examining that guilt could help you make changes and improve your family dynamics.

Guilt over kids’ screen time is common, uncomfortable and can stress family relationships − but it can have a silver lining
Health|Opinion|Political|US

Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study

Research shows that when abortion rights are on the ballot, democracy wins − including in the US.

Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study
Business|Economy|Entertainment

Unlikely bedfellows: How platform companies shortchange porn performers and ride-hailing drivers alike

The porn and ride-hailing industries both attract workers seeking autonomy. Neither fully delivers.

Unlikely bedfellows: How platform companies shortchange porn performers and ride-hailing drivers alike

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