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The US and China may be ending an agreement on science and technology cooperation − a policy expert explains what this means for research

China’s success in science and technology propelled it to the forefront of many fields. Now, the US wants to pull back from years of intense cooperation.

Business|Economy|Opinion

Nonprofits can become more resilient by spending more on fundraising and admin − new research

Donors and grantmakers often pressure nonprofits to spend as little as possible on fundraising and overhead.

Nonprofits can become more resilient by spending more on fundraising and admin − new research
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Native American mothers whose children have been separated from them experience a raw and ongoing grief that has no end

Native American families have endured generations of systematic child removal, but the grief, loss and trauma that birth mothers still experience have been largely overlooked.

Native American mothers whose children have been separated from them experience a raw and ongoing grief that has no end
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Drinking during holidays and special occasions could affect how you parent your kids

Even parents who don’t drink much throughout the year may have a few extra eggnogs at a Christmas party or beers while watching the Super Bowl. And that has implications for how they treat their kids.

Drinking during holidays and special occasions could affect how you parent your kids
Health|Opinion

LGBTQ+ workers want more than just pride flags in June

Less hype and more health care, please.

LGBTQ+ workers want more than just pride flags in June
Business|Economy|US

Wayne LaPierre leaves a financial mess behind at the NRA − on top of the legal one that landed him in court

The NRA’s new leaders have to make important decisions as they confront a shaky financial future.

Wayne LaPierre leaves a financial mess behind at the NRA − on top of the legal one that landed him in court
Finance|News|US

Donor-advised funds: US regulators are scrambling to catch up with the boom in these charitable giving accounts

Big changes would require an act of Congress but lawmakers have not stepped up. And there’s been pushback against new rules the IRS has proposed for these accounts reserved for giving.

Donor-advised funds: US regulators are scrambling to catch up with the boom in these charitable giving accounts
News|Science|US

Midwest tornadoes: What a decaying El Niño has to do with violent storms in the central US

A powerful storm system produced dozens of destructive tornadoes over three days that tore apart homes in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa. A meteorologist explains the conditions that fueled them.

Midwest tornadoes: What a decaying El Niño has to do with violent storms in the central US
Food|Science

Sourdough under the microscope reveals microbes cultivated over generations

You can thank yeast and bacteria for the distinctive taste and smell of the oldest leavened bread in history.

Sourdough under the microscope reveals microbes cultivated over generations
Business|US

American slavery wasn’t just a white man’s business − new research shows how white women profited, too

Human bondage was big business in the antebellum US, and men weren’t the only ones cashing in.

American slavery wasn’t just a white man’s business − new research shows how white women profited, too
Crime|News|US

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president − but Biden can still control his access for now

Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access to classified information.

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president − but Biden can still control his access for now
MidEast|News|World

Anti-Syrian violence in Turkey complicates normalization process between Turkey and Syria

Following the most violent anti-Syrian riots to date in Turkish areas with large Syrian refugee populations, Turkey and Syria are on a delicate path to rapprochement that will affect the Middle East.

Anti-Syrian violence in Turkey complicates normalization process between Turkey and Syria
Education|Health

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Older adults are at risk for contracting STDs – not only because of stigma and infrequent condom use, but also because of physical changes due to aging.

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body
MidEast|News|US|World

US military presence in Syria carries substantial risks, but so does complete withdrawal

The US maintains close to 1,000 troops in Syria and supports Kurdish groups in the northeast and some opposition groups in the southeast.

US military presence in Syria carries substantial risks, but so does complete withdrawal
Environment|News|Science

Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal the history of Earth’s climate – and how viruses adapt to climate change

From ice cores extracted from the Tibetan Plateau, scientists recovered the equivalent of 1,705 virus species. Reading their genomes tells the story of 41,000 years of climate change.

Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal the history of Earth’s climate – and how viruses adapt to climate change
Election|US

LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

LGBTQ+ voters make up a relatively small percentage of the American electorate. But they’re poised to play an outsize role in the ‘tipping-point’ states most likely to decide the election.

LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election
Business|Economy|Finance

Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash – taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving

Donors can get two different tax breaks when they give by turning stocks, bonds and other financial assets into charitable gifts.

Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash – taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving
Crime|Political|US

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president

Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access to classified information.

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president
Business|Lifestyle|Science

Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never

Many people who took part in a series of studies overestimated the negative consequences of sending a late gift.

Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

High rises made out of wood? What matters in whether ‘mass timber’ buildings are sustainable

More architects are using wood construction for large buildings. A resource economist argues any increase in demand for wood will push commercial growers to better manage forests.

High rises made out of wood? What matters in whether ‘mass timber’ buildings are sustainable
Asia|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Can science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows

Scientific R&D drives economic competitiveness, military technology and national security. Governments are trying to balance research security with protecting the openness that makes science work.

Can science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows
Education

'Time warp' takes students to Native American past to search for solutions for the future

Rather than have students memorize names and dates, this history curriculum invites students to grapple with real-life issues faced by people from the past.

'Time warp' takes students to Native American past to search for solutions for the future

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