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Why the UK shouldn’t expect a general election, even with a new prime minister in place
The rules allow for the governing party to change leader without going to the people.
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Medication abortion: Decisions from federal courts, the FDA or Trump’s Department of Justice could try to end access via telehealth
This year, decisions from the courts, FDA or DOJ could all shut down telehealth for medication abortion, which is how most people in states with bans get care.
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US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time
Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.
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How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed
The Fed chair who served under five US presidents was more practical and less ideological than his detractors claimed.
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Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it
Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how to approach it.
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How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret
When huge companies assert their patents, smaller businesses and public plant breeders are dissuaded from conducting research that might not be illegal at all.
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Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults
Heat waves can be dangerous, and the conditions indoors can be worse than outdoors. A study of all the single-family homes in Austin, Texas, shows why.
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Why it’s OK to say ‘namaste’ in yoga class
In a polarized world, the greeting may be an acknowledgment of our interconnectedness.
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Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms
Because melatonin is sold as a dietary supplement rather than a drug in the US, there is little to no quality control over the wide array of product types.
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From Hormuz to the cockpit: How warfare and criminal activity undermine GPS and the race to safeguard navigation
From airliners to supertankers, GPS has long been invaluable for safe navigation, but its signals can easily be jammed and almost as easily faked. Researchers are racing to develop backups.
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Johannesburg has taken a big new loan to help fix its electricity problems, but the results will take time
A German loan for fixing Johannesburg’s electricity utility is unlikely to make much difference to users yet: prices will probably rise faster than inflation.
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Trump’s upgrade of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become a disaster. Why is it causing so much outrage?
The latest in the president’s long list of upgrades, renovations and new monuments has sent social media into a frenzy.