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South Africans and migrants: study tracks the barriers to being good neighbours
Mutual suspicion and prejudice continue to undermine relations between South Africans and African immigrants.
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The medieval world had its own ‘deepfakes’ – church officials cited a fake imperial decree for centuries
The forged document was used as leverage to try to expand papal control throughout the Italian peninsula.
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Friendship is built over time, through ordinary moments – I teach lonely college students to notice them
Students in this course learn about the biology and sociology of friendship, but also put their studies to the test by going to eat a meal with a peer, and tracking their experience.
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ICE arrests at Philadelphia International evoke time when airport police helped military catch AWOL Vietnam War soldiers in 1960s
A local historian combed through a 1967 collection of police incident reports from Philadelphia’s airport police that included detentions of soldiers and veterans.
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AI tools can help Americans meet their civil legal needs
The US legal system often fails to provide counsel for millions of Americans in civil cases. Generic and law-specific AI models can help address this justice gap of unmet legal needs.
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Trump and Xi face an AI security dilemma – but face-to-face diplomacy could be a start in mitigating it
The question is whether both leaders appreciate each other’s security fears.
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How Trump’s crypto winnings undermined the industry’s push for looser regulation
The crypto industry scored a series of wins in 2025, only to see its top legislative goal fail in 2026.
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Why making Americans bet with cash could protect people from gambling problems
By adding friction and making it possible for people around problem gamblers to see what they’re up to, a cash requirement could protect them from big losses.
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Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
The 2026 guidelines recommend beginning screening as early as age 9, and incorporates more precise diagnostic tests.
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Neet with a disability: what’s holding back visually impaired young people who want to work
Young people described an inaccessible job market.
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Water failures in England and Wales are a warning for Canada and the US
Water services are too important to fail. If a utility becomes financially unstable, consequences are passed on to customers, regulators and governments.
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A new venomous British snake? Why there’s no need to panic
Why the smooth snake is in far more need of protection than humans.