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Amid Pushback, the U.S.G.S. Decides to Restore Its Pesticide Database
Scientists say the resource is crucial for understanding agricultural chemicals, human health, and the environment.
Scientists say the resource is crucial for understanding agricultural chemicals, human health, and the environment.
Russia’s Fanning of Anti-Israeli Sentiment Takes Dark Detour Into Holocaust Denialism
The war in Gaza isn’t only challenging the geopolitics of the Middle East: It is also complicating matters in Ukraine, as Russia seeks to capitalize on growing anti-Israeli sentiment in the Global South.
The war in Gaza isn’t only challenging the geopolitics of the Middle East: It is also complicating matters in Ukraine, as Russia seeks to capitalize on growing anti-Israeli sentiment in the Global South.
U.S. Has Produced More Oil Than Any Country in History for Six Consecutive Years
Last year, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Russia together produced 32.8 million barrels of oil per day — 40 percent of global production.
Last year, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Russia together produced 32.8 million barrels of oil per day — 40 percent of global production.
Whipsawed by Erratic Weather, Mountain Forest Ecosystems Under Stress
Researchers seek to understand risks climate change poses for the Blue Ridge woodlands of Western NC, while many residents experience the disruption of extreme weather.
Researchers seek to understand risks climate change poses for the Blue Ridge woodlands of Western NC, while many residents experience the disruption of extreme weather.
This Database Upholds Policing Ethics. But Not All Forces Use It.
A national police decertification database represents one way for agencies to ensure officers with histories of illegal or unethical behavior don’t endanger the public. Once little known, use of the index has been growing rapidly. But still, just 59 of the state’s 371 agencies use it. At a time when law enforcement faces increasing scrutiny, the database represents a relatively uncontroversial way to bolster public trust. But getting agencies to collaborate with the database remains a challenge, and many are wary of making it a mandate.
A national police decertification database represents one way for agencies to ensure officers with histories of illegal or unethical behavior don’t endanger the public. Once little known, use of the index has been growing rapidly. But still, just 59 of the state’s 371 agencies use it. At a time when law enforcement faces increasing scrutiny, the database represents a relatively uncontroversial way to bolster public trust. But getting agencies to collaborate with the database remains a challenge, and many are wary of making it a mandate.
Minnesota’s Indigenous Roots Grows Through Passion and Solidarity
The pair trace their interests in cultural arts work to their upbringing in St. Paul where they met in junior high.
The pair trace their interests in cultural arts work to their upbringing in St. Paul where they met in junior high.
Primary Care Scarcity Linked to More Surgical Emergencies, Problems
Worse outcomes for patients living in areas with few primary care providers suggests need to boost efforts to increase training, geographic distribution
Worse outcomes for patients living in areas with few primary care providers suggests need to boost efforts to increase training, geographic distribution
Some Men Will Age Your Eggs and Shame You for Not Having a Child
She realized he was an asshat when he married the next girl immediately after their break up.
She realized he was an asshat when he married the next girl immediately after their break up.
‘It’s Time to Do Something’: Climate Change Endangering Remote First Nations Communities
Manitoban reserves, like Island Lake, 600 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, have been threatened by impassable winter road conditions as day temperatures rose above freezing in early February.
Manitoban reserves, like Island Lake, 600 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, have been threatened by impassable winter road conditions as day temperatures rose above freezing in early February.
Getting Laid Off Was the Best Thing That Happened to Me
Turning a crap situation into the best thing ever.
Turning a crap situation into the best thing ever.
“Why Do They Feel Sad?” Shared Book Reading Reveals How Children Learn About Others’ Emotions
Preschoolers who use more emotion talk while reading with caregivers tend to have greater emotion understanding a year later.
Preschoolers who use more emotion talk while reading with caregivers tend to have greater emotion understanding a year later.
First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill in the U.S. Expands Access to Contraception
Opill could fill gaps for people who face barriers obtaining a prescription from a provider, but price may continue to be an obstacle for some.
Opill could fill gaps for people who face barriers obtaining a prescription from a provider, but price may continue to be an obstacle for some.
Black America as Canary in Coal Mine of Democracy
Panel sees peril ahead, points to rise in white supremacy, birtherism, erosion of voting rights, attacks on teaching about race, gender
Panel sees peril ahead, points to rise in white supremacy, birtherism, erosion of voting rights, attacks on teaching about race, gender
If Your Dating Profile States That You Want a Partner Who Makes You Laugh Don’t Be Surprised When You End Up Marrying a Clown
Do not be surprised if you soon become the brunt of your partner’s jokes.
Do not be surprised if you soon become the brunt of your partner’s jokes.
Excessive Wealth Has Run Amok—This Must Stop
Excessive wealth concentration is corroding our lives, society, and democracy. It's time to change public policy to tackle it.
Excessive wealth concentration is corroding our lives, society, and democracy. It’s time to change public policy to tackle it.