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Why the closing prayers of Judaism’s holiest holiday focus on repairing relationships with each other
A central theme of the High Holidays – and Judaism itself – is that to do right by God, people must first do right by each other.
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Flood-damaged Nepal wants help from the global climate Loss and Damage Fund – but it’s waiting, along with 118 other countries
Getting Loss and Damage Fund money would be worth a lot more than the $20 million Nepal is asking for. The foreign minister calls it a demand for justice and ‘legal and moral liability.’
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At-home drug disposal products can play an important role in keeping rural Coloradans safe
Flushing drugs or throwing them in the trash can have unintended consequences.
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When disaster crosses borders, Indonesia’s credibility is tested twice
When environmental crises cross borders, government communication become crucial to managing their impacts and protecting Indonesia’s international reputation.
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How a traditional Nordic way of eating could help you live longer
Adopting a Nordic diet could cut your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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The Bayeux tapestry: how this medieval wonder was reinvented for modern times
From replicas to politicians’ ties, from satire to humour, the Bayeux tapestry inspires creative, artistic and political acts a thousand years later.
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The long fascinating history of food additives – and why we’re stuck with them
We’ve gone from celebrating foods with additives to despising them, but living without them seems an impossibility.
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Members of right-leaning parties prefer leaders with ‘dark triad’ personality traits
The ‘dark triad’ is made up of narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy.
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Houthi rebel offensive fuels fears of escalation in the Middle East and Europe
The Iran-backed rebel group has taken control of the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait.
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When does being ‘apolitical’ become a political act? An ethicist on the Ed Sheeran saga
Being ‘apolitical’ sounds like being neutral – but it isn’t. Can Macklemore’s removal from the Loop tour over his ‘free Palestine’ stance be defended at all?
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How the government’s new immigration policy will cause more trauma for victim-survivors of domestic violence
The changes run the risk that more women will remain silent and be forced to remain in violent and dangerous situations.
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It’s getting easier to live off-grid – but it comes with certain costs
People who have extra funds, suitable homes and a desire to be self-sufficient may consider disconnecting from the grid.