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Viral African dance videos are busting stereotypes in China – and making money for some
Digital platforms offer opportunities for African dance influencers to construct their own visions of what it means to be African.
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I’m a pediatrician in Michigan who created Rx Kids, one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty programs – here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health
More than 15,000 families in Michigan have received cash support from Rx Kids. Participants say the program helps them pay bills and maintain their health.
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What we remember when we remember 9/11
Having a vivid, detailed memory of a remarkable event like 9/11 can seem like a demonstration of patriotism and a connection with other Americans.
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Americans agree their democracy is in crisis – yet the solution is as simple as it is elusive
An educated citizenry is the key to making self-government succeed, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson said.
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To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference
What gardeners do at the end of the growing season will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.
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2026’s El Niño is shaping up to be a doozy – it’s already affecting global shipping, fish behavior and heat
El Niño can affect agriculture, marine life and economies in profound ways, including slowing commerce at the Panama Canal. This El Niño is likely to be the strongest in over a century.
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9/11 transformed our relationship with news – and laid the groundwork for today’s crisis of trust
Newsrooms, rather than acting as critical watchdogs, arguably echoed the Bush administration’s narrative.
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Sweden’s prison population has doubled in a decade, and is set to spike even further – here’s why
Sweden’s prison population could increase to more than 30,000 in the coming decades.
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Strait of Hormuz crisis: how danger and uncertainty can affect the mental health of seafarers
Research links unsafe conditions, long hours and poor sleep with worse mental health at sea. Conflict can intensify each of these pressures.
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The government has proposed new laws for tackling illegal tobacco, but they likely won’t do much
The legislation, which aims to make it easier to prosecute those involved in the illicit tobacco trade, is more of the same: punitive, but still not effective.
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Mozzies are causing Buruli ulcers in more parts of Australia. Here’s what you need to know
Mozzies are causing Buruli ulcers in more parts of Australia. New research suggests a mosquito control can help reduce risks in future.
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‘Decorating the heavens’: a new Leonard French window sheds light on his masterpiece
A new stained-glass window at the National Gallery of Victoria offers clues to one of Australia’s most familiar yet mysterious artworks.