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Anthropic exposes AI operation that DRC journalists never knew existed
70 AI-powered fake news sites have generated 318 articles on the eastern DRC conflict, relations with Rwanda, and contested mineral resources.
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Federal spending on climate change before 2024 election boosted incumbents of both parties
Incumbents can still reap electoral rewards when federal money reaches their districts, even if they opposed the bill that provided it.
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A pregnant mom let her 5-year-old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry
Child neglect statutes are intended to protect children. But some of them are so broadly written that they can end up harming families seeking…
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The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their reputation suggests?
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Why and how US and Canadian energy markets are so deeply intertwined
The two countries’ energy systems and markets are so intertwined that tariffs on electricity, oil and gas would devastate both economies.
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How candidates are (quietly) talking about climate change – 3 election strategies you’ll see across the US
Voters have a lot of weighty issues on their minds, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worried about climate change.
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Students take up to 88 standardized tests before high school, but more testing doesn’t improve learning
Students’ scores on standardized tests can affect schools’ ratings, adding to the pressure teachers experience in preparing their students for the assessments.
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Maine Sen. Collins’ success bringing home federal funds is a perfect example of the thin line between political favoritism and effective representation
The line between political favoritism and effective representation is remarkably thin. Why is access to public money so dependent on the political influence of…
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Why haven’t farm animals evolved against humans? A biologist explains why there won’t be a chicken uprising anytime soon
From domesticated foxes to tuskless elephants, humans have directly and indirectly influenced the evolution of a wide range of animals.