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Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it's taking a costly toll on the planet — and on millions of young customers
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What poll watchers can - and can’t - do on Election Day
Poll watchers are ordinary citizens who volunteer to observe elections on behalf of an organization, but what can they do?
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How to make fireworks a little less scary for your pet
You may have been told to ignore your scared dog or cat, but that won't work. An animal science expert explains.
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Who is still getting HIV in America? Medication is only half the fight
World AIDS Day serves as a poignant reminder that the fight against HIV is one that requires a nuanced understanding of the challenges different communities face.
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Here's how to prevent foodborne illnesses from ruining your Thanksgiving
More than 1 million people in the U.S. get sick every year after eating food contaminated with salmonella.
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2022’s US climate disasters, from storms and floods to heat waves and droughts
The United States was hardly alone in its climate disasters in 2022.
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What happens when a Hurricane Hunters plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm
One meteorologist explained that being on a Hurricane Hunter plane is "like a rollercoaster ride, only you don’t know exactly when the next up or down is coming."
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Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?
There are many misconceptions around Labor Day. Here's a look at its history — and what it has to do with the 8-hour work day.
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What triggers the ‘trigger laws’ that could ban abortions?
13 states have "trigger laws" that aim to ban abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. But what actually must happen for the laws to take effect?
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It's 'Twosday!' Here's why our minds find 2/22/22 so special
While “Twosday” carries no historical significance or cosmic message, it does speak volumes about our brains and cultures.
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82% of Americans want paid maternity leave
More Americans want to see paid parental leave in place than would like the government to refrain from cutting their Social Security benefits.
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Why Americans are so enamored with election polls
While it is possible the polls will misfire, it’s exceedingly unlikely that such failure would cause the opinion research industry to implode or wither away.
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