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Opinion | The Growth in Homelessness Is an American Moral Failure

Record levels of homelessness in America highlight the failure of the social safety net post-pandemic.
#climate-change

What Role Can Climate Change Play in the Courtroom?

Climate litigation is crucial in shaping national and corporate climate policies, but questions remain about its effectiveness in driving real change.

Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

Scientists visualize global air pollution disparities over time using air quality stripes, highlighting both problem areas and successes in air quality improvement.

Daily briefing: Climate scientists determined to rise to the challenge of Trump 2.0

Modern humans have superior running abilities compared to ancient relatives due to muscular adaptations for endurance running.
Flawed research is compromising medical systematic reviews, necessitating new measures to enhance trustworthiness.
The impending Trump presidency poses significant challenges for climate policy, impacting scientists and researchers.

The election, 'Our Final Warning' and us

The primary responsibility of higher education institutions should focus on addressing the imminent threats posed by climate change.

What Role Can Climate Change Play in the Courtroom?

Climate litigation is crucial in shaping national and corporate climate policies, but questions remain about its effectiveness in driving real change.

Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

Scientists visualize global air pollution disparities over time using air quality stripes, highlighting both problem areas and successes in air quality improvement.

Daily briefing: Climate scientists determined to rise to the challenge of Trump 2.0

Modern humans have superior running abilities compared to ancient relatives due to muscular adaptations for endurance running.
Flawed research is compromising medical systematic reviews, necessitating new measures to enhance trustworthiness.
The impending Trump presidency poses significant challenges for climate policy, impacting scientists and researchers.

The election, 'Our Final Warning' and us

The primary responsibility of higher education institutions should focus on addressing the imminent threats posed by climate change.
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For Gen Alpha, learning to read is becoming a privilege

Students have increasingly struggled with reading skills, affecting their ability to focus and comprehend.
The push for new teaching methods emphasizes immediate solutions but may not address root causes in literacy issues.
#donald-trump

Trump, again

Donald Trump's return to the White House marks a pivotal moment for U.S. policy direction and business climate, amid significant emotional responses from citizens.

Trump's economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say

Trump promises to eliminate inflation if re-elected, but economists warn his policies could actually exacerbate it.

The Stock Market and TV: Trump's Most Durable Guardrails

Trump's view on the stock market and television significantly influences his decision-making process as president.

Trump, again

Donald Trump's return to the White House marks a pivotal moment for U.S. policy direction and business climate, amid significant emotional responses from citizens.

Trump's economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say

Trump promises to eliminate inflation if re-elected, but economists warn his policies could actually exacerbate it.

The Stock Market and TV: Trump's Most Durable Guardrails

Trump's view on the stock market and television significantly influences his decision-making process as president.
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#trump-administration

Religious groups work to help as many refugees as possible before Trump takes office

Religious congregations are urgently resettling refugees before Trump's inauguration due to potential policy changes that could hinder their admission.

With Trump's win, Bay Area immigrant rights organizations prepare for another long fight

The meeting highlighted immigrant concerns and fears over proposed mass deportation plans during Trump's second term.

EVs Or 'The Dark Ages': Why A Trump Presidency Won't Stop Progress

The EV transition is resilient and difficult to reverse, even under opposing political ideologies.

Religious groups work to help as many refugees as possible before Trump takes office

Religious congregations are urgently resettling refugees before Trump's inauguration due to potential policy changes that could hinder their admission.

With Trump's win, Bay Area immigrant rights organizations prepare for another long fight

The meeting highlighted immigrant concerns and fears over proposed mass deportation plans during Trump's second term.

EVs Or 'The Dark Ages': Why A Trump Presidency Won't Stop Progress

The EV transition is resilient and difficult to reverse, even under opposing political ideologies.
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Building Boom Forecast for 2025: Number of Affordable New Homes Set To Soar, but Expect Them To Be Smaller

The expected increase in new home constructions will help address America's housing shortage, particularly benefiting first-time buyers with more affordable and smaller options.
#2024-election

With Court Victories, Conservatives Push Back on Biden Policies

Biden's executive actions face legal challenges, jeopardizing his presidential legacy and campaign efforts for future candidates.

Why Bidenomics Was Such a Bust

A majority of voters disapprove of the Biden economy despite efforts to aid the working class, revealing a disconnect between policy intentions and voter sentiment.

With Court Victories, Conservatives Push Back on Biden Policies

Biden's executive actions face legal challenges, jeopardizing his presidential legacy and campaign efforts for future candidates.

Why Bidenomics Was Such a Bust

A majority of voters disapprove of the Biden economy despite efforts to aid the working class, revealing a disconnect between policy intentions and voter sentiment.
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Music sector workers to lose nearly a quarter of income to AI in next four years, global study finds

AI is expected to significantly reduce incomes in the music and audiovisual sectors within four years.

Claims of 'open' AIs are often open lies, research argues

The rhetoric of 'open' AI primarily concentrates power within the AI sector rather than promoting true competition and scrutiny.

Indonesia's male-heavy Cabinet stokes gender equality debate DW 11/15/2024

Prabowo Subianto's Cabinet highlights significant gender imbalance, with only 5 out of 48 ministers being female, raising concerns about gender representation.
#abortion-rights

Why abortion referendums are also about the economy

Abortion rights significantly influence women's economic opportunities and family planning, impacting their financial stability and children's futures.

Infant mortality in Texas has risen 13% since abortion ban

Abortion ban in Texas led to a significant increase in infant deaths, especially due to congenital anomalies, indicating potential consequences of similar bans in other states.

Why abortion referendums are also about the economy

Abortion rights significantly influence women's economic opportunities and family planning, impacting their financial stability and children's futures.

Infant mortality in Texas has risen 13% since abortion ban

Abortion ban in Texas led to a significant increase in infant deaths, especially due to congenital anomalies, indicating potential consequences of similar bans in other states.
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The pragmatist's guide to the 2024 presidential election

The presidency, although often seen as powerless, holds significant sway over policy and judicial appointments affecting various critical issues.

Harvard study finds AI-generated papers on Google Scholar - why it matters

AI-generated misinformation in scholarly literature is a growing concern, especially related to critical areas affecting policy.

Brooklyn Delivery Workers Say They Struggle Under New Wage Laws

The new wage law for food delivery workers has led to unexpected negative impacts, reducing hours and earnings for many workers.

Dun & Bradstreet Holdings: A Hold Rating Amidst Mixed Performance and Growth Uncertainties - TipRanks.com

Goldman Sachs analyst George Tong maintains a Hold rating on Dun & Bradstreet Holdings due to revenue challenges and economic uncertainties.

Opinions of higher ed vary. Most agree it's too expensive

Public skepticism persists regarding the benefits and affordability of higher education in the US.

Trump's 'green new scam' label for climate change policies is making an impact in Europe

European clean energy companies hesitant on U.S expansions due to fears of Trump's return and potential policy reversals.

Project 2025 Wants to Propel America Into Environmental Catastrophe

Privatization and deregulation under Project 2025 could threaten environmental policies and climate progress in the U.S.

Congress requires in-state tuition for some Pacific Islanders

Students from Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau will receive in-state tuition at US public colleges, setting a concerning precedent for federal intervention in state matters.

Regular weed use bests alcohol for first time in U.S.

Daily marijuana use rose 269% from 2008 to 2022 while daily alcohol use fell by 7%.

Feds reject Toronto's request to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs | CBC News

The federal government rejected Toronto's request to decriminalize personal drug possession citing public health and safety concerns.

Big Tech Squares Off Against US Spies

Tech trade organization opposes US surveillance expansion.

Are state politics becoming an enrollment issue?

State policies impact college enrollment decisions.
Issues like campus gun policies and reproductive health policies influence students' college choices.

Judicial Conference Shocked SHOCKED To Find Forum Shopping In This Establishment

Rogue judges appointed by Trump issue controversial rulings
Judicial reforms aim to enhance transparency and fairness in case assignment process

Pressure growing to scrap two-child benefit limit

Growing calls to scrap two-child benefit limit in the King's Speech, faced by government despite affordability concerns.

In blockbuster term, Supreme Court boosts its own sway

The Supreme Court's conservative majority is significantly increasing its power over federal government actions and policies.

Two studies explore Americans' perception of inflation - Harvard Gazette

Americans focus on negative economic impacts, oppose tools to mitigate inflation, lack understanding of inflation causes and effects.

Early adopters, mainstream success, buyer's remorse - where is the EV market headed?

Long-term outlook for EVs is positive despite current market uncertainties.
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