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Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering will wind back progress on racial justice
Both Democrat and Republican states are changing the boundaries of voting districts, often along racial llines.
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How to prepare your online life for your death
Handing your heirs a list of passwords is only the first step in ensuring they can access and manage your digital affairs after you die.
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Why do galaxies rotate?
Galaxies act a little bit like figure skaters twirling on the ice – but at an astronomical scale.
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Disaster aid has become a political lottery – libraries, schools and places of worship are stepping into the breach
Libraries, synagogues, parks and local businesses are becoming the real front line of recovery.
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Getting a big head start on holiday shopping can benefit retailers and consumers alike
But before you buy gifts long before you plan to give them away, be sure to read vendors’ fine print and get familiar with their return policies.
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Students who attended Miami-Dade public school pre-K outperformed peers in 18-year study
A new longitudinal study followed kids from pre-K through grade 12 and found that those who attended public school pre-K programs had an academic advantage.
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Constantly on edge at work? It could be anticipatory stress
An event may be months away, yet psychologically it has already entered the room, casting a shadow on the present.
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Medieval monks were early ecologists and left a wealth of knowledge for later generations of gardeners
Medieval writings show that monks were early ecologists, caring for the land, and using plants for food and medicines.
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Checking in to a fictional world: the enduring appeal of literary hotels
Some hotels are linked to writers’ lives. Others have become part of the stories readers cannot forget.
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View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers has a lot of weight on his shoulders in the run-up to Christmas
If the Reserve Bank raises rates again on Tuesday, Chalmers will face a barrage of questions about getting his fiscal policy in better shape.
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Could Trump interfere in the US midterms – and what checks and balances could stop him?
Presidential power has limits. But these midterms could test safeguards on the integrity of US elections like never before.
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One Nation heavyweights give Matt Canavan clear run to lower house
Neither Pauline Hanson nor James Ashby said they had plans to contest the seat of Capricornia.