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Sexual Enhancement Pills May Contain Hidden Drugs
FDA warns of dangerous drugs in gas station sexual enhancement pills.
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Why GOP Voter Fraud Claims May Backfire
Republican voter fraud messaging risks alienating voters by spreading distrust in elections.
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Pope Leo XIV's Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis reveals rising lung cancer rates among nonsmokers and younger people.
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Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control
Young voters fear mass shootings but split on gun control solutions.
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AI Overload: Human Skills at Risk
As AI takes more tasks, people may lose skills needed to fix errors.
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Americans Trust Science But Still Believe in Ghosts
Americans who trust science but attend church are more likely to believe in ghosts and curses.
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Ketamine's Role in Cornell Rape Allegations
Ketamine use in alleged Cornell rape highlights campus drug risks.
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Teachers Compared to Coaches, Pastors, or Parents
Teachers are most like coaches globally, but U.S. respondents see them as parents or religious figures.
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Trump disaster aid delays could galvanize 2026 voters
Slow FEMA aid approvals may shift midterm election votes.
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Houthis Shift Focus to Saudi Arabia
Houthis target Saudi airports to redefine their role beyond Iran.
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Pediatrician Mom Shares Lice Treatment Without Stigma
How to treat head lice without school exclusion or shame.
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AI Errors Lead to Legal Liability for Professionals
Professionals face lawsuits when AI tools produce fake citations and inaccurate information.
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Cystic fibrosis patients get miracle drug thanks to federal funding
Trump administration rules threaten federal research funding that helped create cystic fibrosis treatments.
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Philly voters wonder if their vote counts
Election fears make Philly voters question if their vote matters in 2026 midterms.
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Public Executions in Early US Republic
Historians debate whether public executions taught lessons or showed state power in 1700s America.
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Religious preschools seek public funding exemptions
Colorado’s religious preschools want public funding but face constitutional challenges over nondiscrimination rules.
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Why 2026 election won't be chaotic
Election experts say federal interference won't disrupt November polls despite fears.
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Nicotine Pouches vs Cigarettes: Which Product is Least Harmful?
Nicotine pouches, vaping, and cigarettes each carry different risks, which is least harmful?
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Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece
U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid global embassy vacancies.
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Social Security Benefits Rise But Healthcare Costs Outpace
Social Security benefits rise 3.4% in 2027 but healthcare costs eat up nearly 30% of the increase.
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More rehab centers mean more overdoses in Orange County
Out-of-state patients in California's rehab hub overdose at twice the rate of locals.
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Today’s politics ignore ancient wisdom on limits
Modern leaders lack reverence for wisdom, risking democracy’s collapse.
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US Public Opposes Data Centers
Most Americans reject local data centers despite economic benefits.
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Why Americans toss misfit food despite grocery stress
Ugly produce sales and upcycled foods show Americans prioritize quality over price when reducing food waste.
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Octavius Catto's 1871 Election Day Murder
Philadelphia's Black suffrage leader Octavius Catto was killed during violent election day protests in 1871.
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Tuna fishing history spans 44,000 years
Ancient tuna fishing traces back 44,000 years to East Timor.
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Normal labels hide critical test insights
Doctors misread test results by ignoring nuanced numbers behind 'normal' labels.
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Dolly Parton's Estate Turmoil
Dolly Parton's nephew faces legal battle over her estate after founder dies.
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Glaciers Shrink in American West
300 glaciers vanished from American West since mid-20th century, survivors shrinking faster.
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What Colleges Need From Donors
Donors can help colleges survive funding cuts and student debt crises.
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Democrats distance from trans rights
Close 2026 midterms may test if distancing from trans rights helps Democrats.
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Brazilians Vote in U.S. on Oct 4 Election
Over 119 million Brazilians voted in national elections on Oct 4, 2026, including 21,000 Florida residents.
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Data centers store heat underground for winter
Data centers use ground to store summer heat for winter use.
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Mobile homes tested in hurricane winds
Researchers found mobile homes fail at anchor points during high winds, but new designs could make affordable housing safer.
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Iraqi Kurds see opportunities and risks in US troop withdrawal
US troops leave Iraqi Kurdistan, creating security shifts and new opportunities for Kurdish autonomy.
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Why fall yard care could start with doing less
Leave leaves for pollinators and soil health instead of raking.
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Military kids in US schools face unique challenges
Schools can better support military-connected students through early interventions and tailored support.
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Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize Work Connects Ancient Greece to Modern Life
Anne Carson’s Nobel-winning translations bridge ancient Greek literature and contemporary audiences through bold creative choices.
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Oil Market That Sets Gas Prices Began in Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania's oil exchange created the market that now sets gas prices across the U.S.
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Hurricane Isaias breaks 2026 Atlantic season quiet
Hurricane Isaias becomes 2026's first Atlantic hurricane as season remains eerily quiet.
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Faculty Diversity Lags Behind Student Demographics
U.S. universities still have fewer non-white faculty than students despite rising student diversity.
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Why survivors’ stories shift after assault
Survivors’ changing stories don’t mean lying, they’re coping with trauma.
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Jim Bakker's Christian TV Empire
Jim Bakker built a global Christian TV empire before his fraud scandal.
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Molecule Handedness Determines Drug Effectiveness
Chirality explains why some drugs work and others cause birth defects.
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AI reshapes pilgrims' journeys
AI companions help pilgrims navigate ancient routes without losing spiritual depth.
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Cornell rape case reveals reporting gaps
Cornell's handling of rape allegations shows why victims avoid reporting assaults.
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AI Models Create Stereotypical Faces for Sexual Orientation
AI models alter faces to show gay, straight, or criminal features based on stereotypes.
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Independent Voters Decide 2026 Midterms
Independent voters could tip 2026 midterm elections in favor of Democrats.
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Why Assault Weapons Debate Is Culture
Supreme Court hears assault weapons case as culture clash over gun policy intensifies.
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Leap seconds may end with 2027 change
Timekeepers plan to drop leap seconds by 2027 after Earth's rapid rotation.
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Armed officers at polling places
Federal law bars armed officials from election polling sites.
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IceCube Finds Deep Space Neutrinos
IceCube detects first deep space neutrinos, revealing cosmic origins.
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Mirror molecules: one helps, one harms
Nobel-winning chemistry lets scientists make safe drug versions on demand.
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Teaching undergrads public communication
Students write accessible articles on societal issues using The Conversation.
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Cells remember every workout
Your cells keep exercise records that last beyond breaks from training.
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State Supreme Court Races Decide Abortion and Trans Rights
State supreme court races could decide abortion access and trans rights in 2026.
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AI Research Tips for Accuracy
Check AI-generated academic research for errors with four practical steps.
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AI Behaves Like a Brain
Cognitive science explains why AI acts like a brain, not a database.
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Bosses shape job happiness more than work style
Manager relationships boost job satisfaction more than remote or hybrid work arrangements.
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Washington drops diplomatic ball
U.S. leaves 92 ambassador posts unfilled as inexperienced appointees rise.
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