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Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that

Despite higher than average rates of HIV infection, Hispanic women have relatively low awareness of PrEP, an effective HIV-prevention medication.

Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that
Environment|Science|World

As human population grows, people and wildlife will share more living spaces around the world

As the world’s population grows, contact between humans and wildlife will increase in more than half of Earth’s land areas. A new study shows where the largest changes will occur.

As human population grows, people and wildlife will share more living spaces around the world
News|US|World

Apps, 911 services and mobile phones don’t offset deadly consequences of more restrictive border policies

Last year, at least 686 migrants died trying to cross into the US from Mexico. Many had the option to call 911 but were too afraid of detection and deportation to seek help.

Apps, 911 services and mobile phones don’t offset deadly consequences of more restrictive border policies
Election|US

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris shows how big a role music is playing in the 2024 election

With Harris and Trump locked in a dead heat, getting their supporters to sing, scream and dance can cultivate an aura of inevitable electoral triumph.

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris shows how big a role music is playing in the 2024 election
Business|Economy|Finance

US home insurance rates are rising fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it

Insurers are raising rates quickly, and it’s not just in California and Florida. They’re often shrinking coverage at the same time.

US home insurance rates are rising fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it
Health

Fungal infections known as valley fever could spike this fall - 3 epidemiologists explain how to protect yourself

Cases of valley fever are typically most prevalent in California’s Central Valley and southern Arizona, but they have been increasing in California’s central and southern coastal areas.

Fungal infections known as valley fever could spike this fall - 3 epidemiologists explain how to protect yourself
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Rising electricity demand could bring Three Mile Island and other prematurely shuttered nuclear plants back to life

Rising electricity demand, especially to power data centers, could make restoring some nuclear plants that closed early financially viable.

Rising electricity demand could bring Three Mile Island and other prematurely shuttered nuclear plants back to life
News|Uncategorized|World

Iran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats

A US counterterrorism expert explains the dynamics between Israel, Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas – and why Hezbollah presents new risks for the US and other places globally.

Iran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats
Sports

European court ruling finds just cause to award soccer players greater freedom of movement

The decision will shake up a transfer market that is weighted in favor of clubs over players – it could also benefit leagues such as MLS.

European court ruling finds just cause to award soccer players greater freedom of movement
Environment|News

Swing state voters along the Great Lakes love cleaner water and beaches − and candidates from both parties have long fished for support there

For decades, presidential candidates from both major parties have committed to cleaning up and protecting the Great Lakes. Here’s why.

Swing state voters along the Great Lakes love cleaner water and beaches − and candidates from both parties have long fished for support there
Science|Technology

Nobel Prize in physics spotlights key breakthroughs in AI revolution − making machines that learn

The Nobel Prize shows that the field of artificial neural networks – and the deep learning AI revolution the technology unleashed – owe as much to physics as biology and computer science.

Nobel Prize in physics spotlights key breakthroughs in AI revolution − making machines that learn
Science

How a subfield of physics led to breakthroughs in AI – and from there to this year’s Nobel Prize

Two researchers whose work has led to the AI revolution won the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics. A materials physicist explains statistical mechanics, the physics field behind their discoveries.

How a subfield of physics led to breakthroughs in AI – and from there to this year’s Nobel Prize
MidEast|World

Israel’s latest strike against Iran may actually de-escalate regional tensions – for now, at least

Around 20 military sites across Iran, Iraq and Syria were hit in retaliatory strike. But Israel held back from targets that would have crippled Iran.

Israel’s latest strike against Iran may actually de-escalate regional tensions – for now, at least
Election|Political|US

Voters in Arab American strongholds likely tipped Michigan in Trump’s favor

The votes for Trump added up in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck.

Voters in Arab American strongholds likely tipped Michigan in Trump’s favor
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

Insurance costs are rising quickly across much of the country. Hurricanes are part of the reason, but it’s the other perils common across the Midwest and Great Plains that complicate costs.

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Science|Technology

AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time – a legal scholar explains how the law can adapt to respond

The damage AI algorithms cause is not easily remedied. Breaking algorithmic harms into four categories results in pieces that better align with the law and points the way to better regulation.

AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time – a legal scholar explains how the law can adapt to respond
Environment|Science|Technology|US

No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024

If federal streamgages were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors run by communities, the results could save lives.

No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024
Arts|Business|Education

This class uses museums to show law students the high art of curating ideas

Trial lawyers, like artists, have to connect with different audiences and push them to look at legal issues, people and ideologies in new ways.

This class uses museums to show law students the high art of curating ideas
Environment|Science|US

Another Arctic blast is here, but how much colder than ‘normal’ is it really?

That depends on how you define ‘normal.’ The baseline has been creeping up as the planet warms.

Another Arctic blast is here, but how much colder than ‘normal’ is it really?
Political|Technology|US

Tech law in 2025: a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration

The Trump administration has different interests and priorities than those of the Biden administration for regulating technology. For some issues like AI regulation, big changes are on tap.

Tech law in 2025: a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Will AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it’s used

Researchers have applied AI to every step of the drug development process. But this might not be enough to design safe and effective drugs.

Will AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it’s used
Economy|Political|US

Detroit’s reparations task force now has until 2025 to make its report, but going slow with this challenging work may not be a bad thing

19 US cities have introduced local reparations initiatives to address historic harms against Black residents. But designing a program that is both popular and sustainable isn’t easy.

Detroit’s reparations task force now has until 2025 to make its report, but going slow with this challenging work may not be a bad thing
Crime|Political|US

FBI director guides the agency in confronting complex international threats, investigating federal crimes and running 55 field offices

The FBI investigates everything from terrorist threats to cybercrime to public corruption. What does the presidentially nominated, Senate-confirmed head of the sprawling agency actually do?

FBI director guides the agency in confronting complex international threats, investigating federal crimes and running 55 field offices
Arts|Opinion

Michiganders or Michiganians? A linguist explains why the answer is clear

‘The chief objection to Michigander is that it inspires idiots to call a Michigan woman a Michigoose and a child a Michigosling,’ the American essayist H.L. Mencken wrote in 1947.

Michiganders or Michiganians? A linguist explains why the answer is clear
Education|Opinion|US

5 books to help you better understand today’s campus protests

These books shine light on a rich history of campus protests in the US that goes back to the 1960s.

5 books to help you better understand today’s campus protests

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