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The child boss in ‘Severance’ reveals a devastating truth about work and child-rearing in the 21st century

As a child worker, Miss Huang might seem like an uncanny ghost of a bygone era of childhood. But she’s closer to a prophet, warning viewers about what a work-obsessed future holds.

The child boss in ‘Severance’ reveals a devastating truth about work and child-rearing in the 21st century
Education|Political|US

What is a charter school, really? Supreme Court ruling on whether Catholic charter is constitutional will hinge on whether they’re public or private

The Supreme Court will hear arguments about the Oklahoma school in April.

What is a charter school, really? Supreme Court ruling on whether Catholic charter is constitutional will hinge on whether they’re public or private
Business|Education|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Managers can help their Gen Z employees unlock the power of meaningful work − here’s how

Asking these 3 questions can help young workers find purpose, stay engaged and drive organizational success.

Food|Health|Science|Technology|US

Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food

A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.

Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food
Education|Political|Technology|US

‘For You’: What to know about news on TikTok

A social media researcher explains how to analyze your news feed in terms of content, circulation and consumption.

‘For You’: What to know about news on TikTok
Crime|Education|Health|Opinion|Technology

Teenagers turning to AI companions are redefining love as easy, unconditional and always there

Young people have led makeovers of the concept of love before. But relationships with AI chatbots leave out the compromises and effort of real relationships.

Teenagers turning to AI companions are redefining love as easy, unconditional and always there
News|Opinion|World

Genocide fears in Darfur are attracting little attention − have nations abandoned their responsibility to protect civilians?

The international community has also failed to protect civilians in Syria, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, Myanmar and Ethiopia, a genocide expert writes.

Genocide fears in Darfur are attracting little attention − have nations abandoned their responsibility to protect civilians?
Health|Science

Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds

The analysis shows that ketamine may start relieving symptoms of PTSD within one day, but it is still unclear how long the effects last and how many injections are needed to maintain benefits.

Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds
Environment

New England stone walls lie at the intersection of history, archaeology, ecology and geoscience, and deserve a science of their own

New England has thousands of miles of stone walls. A geoscientist explains why analyzing them scientifically is a solid step toward preserving them

New England stone walls lie at the intersection of history, archaeology, ecology and geoscience, and deserve a science of their own
Health|Science

CRISPR and other new technologies open doors for drug development, but which diseases get prioritized? It comes down to money and science

Drug development takes a great deal of time, money and effort. While future profits play a big factor in which diseases gets prioritized, advocacy and research incentives can also tilt the scale.

CRISPR and other new technologies open doors for drug development, but which diseases get prioritized? It comes down to money and science
Education|Health

7 strategies to help gifted autistic students succeed in college

Self-advocacy and taking initiative have proven critical for autistic students who are also gifted, new research shows.

7 strategies to help gifted autistic students succeed in college
Health|Science

Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes

Tianeptine is dangerous as an active ingredient, but the products containing it have no quality control and could be contaminated with metals, microorganisms or other undisclosed drugs.

Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes
Health|Science

Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states: A pharmacologist explains the controversy

Long-term use of kratom may actually reduce pain tolerance and cause physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms.

Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states: A pharmacologist explains the controversy
Crime|Health|News|US

What families need to know about how to safely store firearms at home

Research shows that more children have handled household guns than their parents think.

What families need to know about how to safely store firearms at home
Environment|Science

Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence

The last time that these two groups of cicadas emerged from underground together, Thomas Jefferson was president.

Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence
Education

Real equity in math education is about more than good grades and test scores

Developing students’ mathematical power and confidence is key to creating true equity.

Real equity in math education is about more than good grades and test scores
Education|US

Free school meals are on the rise in the US − but that could change depending on who wins the 2024 presidential election

Minnesota Gov. and vice presidential contender Tim Walz has championed his state’s free school meals policy.

Free school meals are on the rise in the US − but that could change depending on who wins the 2024 presidential election
News|Opinion|Political|World

UN’s pact to protect future generations will be undermined by Security Council’s veto and its use in cases of mass atrocity

The permanent members of the UN Security Council have repeatedly used their power of veto to block resolutions relating to mass atrocities. Is it time to revoke that power?

UN’s pact to protect future generations will be undermined by Security Council’s veto and its use in cases of mass atrocity
Economy|Health|News|Political|US

Drug prices improved under Biden-Harris and Trump − but not for everyone, and not enough

Both Trump and Harris seek to lower drug costs for patients. What headway have they made on realizing this goal?

Drug prices improved under Biden-Harris and Trump − but not for everyone, and not enough
Health

Buyer beware: Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers

The sellers of these online products acknowledge that many of their drugs are for ‘research purposes only’ or ‘not for human consumption.’

Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

Healthy diet and regular exercise are key to treating obesity. But the stress of everyday racism and sexism hinder Black women from adopting lifestyle changes necessary for weight loss.

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs
Arts|Education|Health|Opinion|Science

How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness

Despite pressure for students to choose STEM over the humanities, classes in literature, art and history can provide students with vital life skills and help combat the current epidemic of loneliness.

How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness
News|World

Holocaust comparisons are overused -- but in the case of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel they may reflect more than just the emotional response of a traumatized people

The Holocaust is not just a memory in Israel. It’s part of how Israelis understand themselves and their country − and it’s playing a part in how the country responds to the Hamas massacres of Oct. 7.

Holocaust comparisons are overused -- but in the case of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel they may reflect more than just the emotional response of a traumatized people
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

AI ‘companions’ promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships

Tech companies are offering AI companions as a convenient cure for the loneliness epidemic, but there have been other forms of faux relationships, and they tend to have more to do with ego than heart.

AI ‘companions’ promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships

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