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Lions, lightning, and rivers all have one thing in common. We can use the laws of nature to build a regenerative economy and fix rampant inequality.
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An economist’s outside-the-box new idea to level the American playing field
Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has failed to adequately address human rights violations against the Rohingya in Myanmar, according to Canadian legislators.
America continues to tread water in healthcare and education while other countries have enacted reforms to great effect.
Kayne West’s tweet that the United States should amend the 13th Amendment brought renewed attention to a flaw in its language.
Modern life hinges on satellite connectivity. President of Kraus Aerospace Fatema Hamdani explains how the science of perpetual flight is unfolding, and how to defend satellites and drones from enemy fire.
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In the near future, we might use the toxic gas to power homes.
It’s not yet clear why this is happening, but there are plenty of suspects
The White House quoted the president as telling ABC News reporter Cecilia Vega that she’s “never thanking.”
Thinking in teams is destroying American life
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Easter eggs have been hidden in video games since Atari’s Adventure; now Google search has hidden an entire adventure game.
Trump said USMCA is “the most important trade deal we’ve ever made by far.”
Millennials would rather pay off their student debt than spend money getting hitched.
The most valuable college majors will prepare students for a world right out a science fiction novel.
Economist Jeffrey Sachs discusses how the megarich can help millions of children by donating 1 percent of their wealth.
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With the death of Markeis McGlockton, the debate over stand your ground laws has reignited. Proponents believe they make us safe, while opponents claim they encourage vigilantism. While a consensus may be inconclusive, studies suggest such laws aren’t as effective as their drafters intended.
Millennials are killing everything great about our society including…divorce?
“This country is being ripped apart here,” Flake told the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Twenty years ago, Nintendo asked America to try to catch ’em all. We still haven’t (legitimately) captured a Mew.
Most basic form of data, meet most basic form of matter.
Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, one day before the Senate is set to vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court.
The report outlines some bleak numbers for drivers who work for ride-hailing apps like Lyft and Uber, though those companies don’t quite agree with the researchers’ methodology.
It’s not so rare as many think.
Here’s the link to watch it live.
Handing out tickets might be distracting police departments from working on more serious crimes.
Brett M. Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, one of three women who’s accused him of sexual assault, are due to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
The counties in question failed to provide voting and elections information online in both Spanish and English.
Ban Ki-moon recently criticized the state of the U.S. healthcare system as part of his work with The Elders, an international organization founded by Nelson Mandela.
Explore a legendary philosopher’s take on how society fails to prepare us for education and progress.