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How to be clutter free with kids – minimalist families told me how they live with less
Saying no to kids who want to buy stuff can be tricky, but gifting experiences or opting for open-ended toys such as building blocks can help.
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Getting through school in South Africa: how learners make it to the end after a poor start
A high proportion of South Africans complete grade 12 despite evidence of learning gaps – how is this possible?
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Many women with breast cancer could avoid chemotherapy – what you need to know about the genetic test
A new DNA test could spare millions of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy. We answer your questions about what it means and who it helps.
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Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump
Researchers learned from dozens of interviews that the usual ways of resolving complex cases, escalating issues and holding the authorities accountable no longer work.
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For 2 centuries, Latter-day Saints have revered religious freedom – but their definition is evolving
Latter-day Saints have long valued the US Constitution’s promise of religious freedom – but the church has also tested its boundaries.
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Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white
Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.
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The World Cup and human trafficking: What the research reveals about the real risks at major sporting events
Public awareness campaigns around the World Cup and other sporting events are well intentioned – but not backed by research.
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Turkish democracy on trial: how Erdoğan’s rule has undermined justice and weakened his rivals
Nullifying the leader of Turkey’s main opposition party is the latest in a string of measures that are taking the country down the road to autocracy.
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Why are First Nations peoples so opposed to Brisbane’s Olympic stadium at Victoria Park?
Victoria Park is one of the most significant Indigenous sites in Brisbane, which is why so many are against the development of the Olympic stadium.
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‘Some people’s lives matter more than others’: local responders in Sudan feel ignored as the world focuses on other crises
Sudan is one of the most dangerous places in the world to deliver humanitarian assistance. It is also home to one of the most chronically underfunded.
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Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C – but only if it’s the right type
A new study has shown that more vegetation is not automatically better.
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Canada should invest in nature as critical infrastructure
We are all familiar with the built infrastructure we rely on every day. However, we don’t think as much about the critical value of nature.