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Cannabis loses some of its stigma
The jury is still out on whether legal pot helps or harms society. But one thing...
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Since 2022 Trump has rebounded steadily. What happened?
As New Hampshire votes, Donald Trump has a clear lead in polls. Yet back in 2022,...
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Supreme Court doesn’t take many death penalty cases. It took this one.
Richard Glossip has had nine execution dates. He has eaten three last meals. He’s been reprieved...
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Why getting asylum in Greece can mean going hungry
The asylum process is meant to offer a haven to those who are in danger. But...
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How a Muslim tailor and Hindu priest fought hate in Ayodhya, India
As the inauguration of a controversial temple puts this north Indian city’s history of communal violence...
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Gratitude as a global change agent
Ukraine’s leader has learned that being grateful for foreign aid helps bring more aid. On other...
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New Hampshire ballot: A lot of candidates – but no Joe Biden
To vote for Biden on Tuesday, New Hampshire Democrats will have to write in his name,...
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Around the globe, the politics of the war in Gaza is local
The war in Gaza is reverberating in different ways around the world, from India and Indonesia...
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Changes at Pitchfork signal a slower tempo in music criticism
Layoffs at Pitchfork, an online music publication, aren’t just a symptom of media consolidation. The website’s...
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Nothing but net: Tara VanDerveer is NCAA basketball’s winningest coach
Tara VanDerveer scored her 1,023rd victory as head coach of Stanford women’s basketball, surpassing Duke’s legendary...
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Republicans skimp on Bush-era AIDS relief for Kenya
Republican lawmakers aim to scale back President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief funds (PEPFAR) for Kenya,...
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Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid, endorses Trump over Haley
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended his presidential campaign, capping a stunning fall after being widely seen...
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Protests against the far right draw hundreds of thousands in Germany
German protests against the far right drew large crowds – in Munich too many for safety...
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Missile attacks across Middle East raise Gaza escalation risks
Iran said five of its Revolutionary Guards were killed in a missile strike in Damascus which...
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Readers write: Young people lead the way
Letters to the editor from the Dec. 25 Weekly. Readers discussed the biases behind conflicts and...
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Unpacking the debate over migrant work permits
There’s a growing push from mayors and immigration advocates to urge federal action on expanding work...
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In escalating war zone, Druze village has a message: Hope and peace
In Beit Jann, an Israeli Druze village with views of Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, the outlook...
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Can Nikki Haley exploit Trump vulnerability in suburbs?
Suburban voters often play a pivotal role in U.S. elections. Nikki Haley hopes they’ll propel her...
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Useful reckonings in Mideast conflicts
Crises in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon prompt calls for democratic accountability of leaders.
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Pakistan and Iran blame mineral-rich warlords for missile strikes
Tensions flared this week after Iran and Pakistan exchanged missiles, killing a total of nine people....
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‘Mother Nature is not letting up’: FEMA to streamline relief funding
The emergency response agency is updating its rules to broaden access to payouts for those affected...
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China wants to grow its economy. So why is it halting construction?
China ordered local governments in 12 regions to halt major infrastructure projects, a blow to its...
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Let there be light: Re-sparking my love of learning
As a veteran professor, I decided it was time to turn the tables and go back...
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At Sahara’s edge, old habits protect crops from new climate
A modern spin on an ancient African planting technique can double farmer’s yields and help them...