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Election|Political|US

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote

The Constitution does not grant Congress authority to set voter-eligibility requirements in federal elections.

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|US

Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books

There’s an impulse by universities and media to inaccurately document hip-hop’s history. The genre is, in part, a response to that imprecision, a professor of hip-hop writes.

Hip-hop can document life in America more reliably than history books
Health|Political|US

Supreme Court considers whether states may prevent people covered by Medicaid from choosing Planned Parenthood as their health care provider

The court’s decision on whether Medicaid patients can choose their own health care provider could have consequences far beyond South Carolina.

Supreme Court considers whether states may prevent people covered by Medicaid from choosing Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
Americas|Business|Political|Technology|World

Digital imperialism: How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation

Trump Media and Rumble joining X in legal fight against the Brazilian Supreme Court marks a new era of deregulation pushes.

Digital imperialism: How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation
Health|Science

Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new study

Reading a pamphlet in the doctor’s office about which vaccines to get may help nudge older adults to get vaccinated.

Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new study
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Opinion|US

The Black librarian who rewrote the rules of power, gender and passing as white

Belle da Costa Greene, who was JP Morgan’s librarian, became a lively fixture at Gilded Age mansions, country retreats, auction houses and art galleries. She was also a Black woman who passed as white.

The Black librarian who rewrote the rules of power, gender and passing as white
Health|Political|Technology|US

Teens on social media: Red, blue and purple states are all passing laws to restrict and protect adolescents

New restrictions on how children and teens can spend time online remain concentrated at the state level.

Teens on social media: Red, blue and purple states are all passing laws to restrict and protect adolescents
News|Opinion

Governors may make good presidents − unless they become 'imperial governors' like DeSantis

A former executive director of the National Governors Association explains what it is about certain governors that makes them less suited for the presidency.

Business|Economy|News|Opinion|US

GOP shutdown threat is the wrong way to win a budget war − history shows a better strategy for reducing the deficit

Shutting down the government won’t help reduce the deficit. Here’s what would.

GOP shutdown threat is the wrong way to win a budget war − history shows a better strategy for reducing the deficit
Education|Opinion|Science

A solution to America's K-12 STEM teacher shortage: Endowed chairs

Year after year, public schools have come up short on STEM teachers. An education policy scholar pushes for a novel solution.

A solution to America's K-12 STEM teacher shortage: Endowed chairs
Opinion|US

Why are US politicians so old? And why do they want to stay in office?

Many years beyond the average American retirement age, politicians vie for power and influence. Their constituents tend to prefer they step back and pass the torch to younger people.

Why are US politicians so old? And why do they want to stay in office?
Health|Science

How do viruses get into cells? Their infection tactics determine whether they can jump species or set off a pandemic

Viruses can get into cells in several ways. Figuring out how to stop them from entering in the first place is a key to developing better vaccines and stopping future pandemics.

How do viruses get into cells? Their infection tactics determine whether they can jump species or set off a pandemic
Education|Health|Science

Literature inspired my medical career: Why the humanities are needed in health care

While medical school may teach students about how the body works, it often neglects the social, political and cultural factors that determine health and disease. The humanities can help.

Literature inspired my medical career: Why the humanities are needed in health care
Health|Science

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that

Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts.

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that
Health|News

Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions − but it’s hard to understand what they mean

Women in Texas and in other states with abortion bans are suing, asking for clarification on when medical exceptions could actually be granted.

Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions − but it’s hard to understand what they mean
Business|Science|Technology

Bringing AI up to speed – autonomous auto racing promises safer driverless cars on the road

Artificial intelligence systems that can handle the pressure of high-speed auto racing could lead to driverless vehicles that can safely manage the morning commute.

Bringing AI up to speed – autonomous auto racing promises safer driverless cars on the road
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Marriage is not as effective an anti-poverty strategy as you’ve been led to believe

Marriage on its own won’t do away with child poverty, and in fact it can create even more instability for low-income families.

Marriage is not as effective an anti-poverty strategy as you’ve been led to believe
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Competitive workplaces don’t work for gender equality

Wall Street and big law firms are famous for their hard-charging, cutthroat work cultures. Here’s one reason they should reconsider.

Competitive workplaces don’t work for gender equality
Health

The tragedy of sudden unexpected infant deaths – and how bedsharing, maternal smoking and stomach sleeping all contribute

Rates of sudden unexpected infant deaths have not gone down significantly over the last 20 years, and in some racial groups the numbers are rising.

The tragedy of sudden unexpected infant deaths – and how bedsharing, maternal smoking and stomach sleeping all contribute
Health|News|US

Can states prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions, even if federal law requires them to do so? The Supreme Court will decide

EMTALA requires hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment to all patients – but Idaho is arguing that its abortion ban means it doesn’t have to allow the procedure, even if it is medically needed.

Can states prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions, even if federal law requires them to do so? The Supreme Court will decide
Health|News|Opinion

Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care? Not yet – but incorporating the latest science can help hospitals treat all patients equitably

Many Black patients experience stark differences in how they’re treated during medical interactions compared to white patients.

Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care? Not yet – but incorporating the latest science can help hospitals treat all patients equitably
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Rap ‘beef’ as public spectacle is a dangerous game that artists rarely win

Since rap’s emergence, artists have boasted about themselves in ways that were funny and sometimes violent, vulgar and sexist. The popularity of the music and its exploitation can be dangerous.

Rap ‘beef’ as public spectacle is a dangerous game that artists rarely win
Education|Opinion|Political

6 ways to encourage political discussion on college campuses

Political discussions on campus can be a lot more productive if the right expectations are set.

6 ways to encourage political discussion on college campuses

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