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As tuberculosis cases rise in the US and worldwide, health officials puzzle over the resurgence of a disease once in decline

Reports of TB date back to the time of Hippocrates, but the Kansas outbreak shows that the ancient disease is very much a modern-day scourge.

As tuberculosis cases rise in the US and worldwide, health officials puzzle over the resurgence of a disease once in decline
Political|US|World

What is isolationism? The history and politics of an often-maligned foreign policy concept

Rather than clarifying American foreign policy, the term has long been used to tar critics or obfuscate legitimate international affairs questions.

What is isolationism? The history and politics of an often-maligned foreign policy concept
Americas|Political|US|World

America’s designs on annexing Canada have a long history − and record of political failures

Trump is not the first American leader to dream of northern expansion. History suggests these designs reveal simmering divisions inside the United States.

America’s designs on annexing Canada have a long history − and record of political failures
Business|Europe|Food|Health|Technology

How Nutriset, a French company, has helped alleviate hunger and create jobs in some of the world’s poorest places

The key to the for-profit company’s successful partnership with governments, international agencies and humanitarian, nongovernmental organizations is how it handled its patent.

How Nutriset, a French company, has helped alleviate hunger and create jobs in some of the world’s poorest places
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped

For decades, red light therapy has been an adjunct treatment for numerous ailments. But it may not work for all the medical conditions that supporters say it does.

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped
Environment|Health|News|Science|US

Heart attacks, cancer, dementia, premature deaths: 4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard

On Feb. 7, 2024, the EPA strengthened the federal limit for annual levels of fine particulate air pollution, or PM2.5. Many serious health effects have been linked to PM2.5 exposure.

Heart attacks, cancer, dementia, premature deaths: 4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard
Opinion|Political|US

Why vote for Harris or Trump? A cheat sheet on the candidates’ records, why their supporters like them and why picking one or the other makes sense

While Harris and Trump diverge on many key policy issues, they find common ground in other areas.

Why vote for Harris or Trump? A cheat sheet on the candidates’ records, why their supporters like them and why picking one or the other makes sense
Education|Science|Technology

How effective is tutoring in the United States? – 4 essential reads

Conversation scholars examine the costs and effectiveness of tutoring in the US.

How effective is tutoring in the United States? – 4 essential reads

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