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Elise Colin, Bryan J. Cook The US Supreme Court’s upcoming affirmative action decision—which many legal experts expect will limit or end the consideration of an applicant’s race in college admissions—would likely immediately hinder college and universities’ ability to maintain, let alone increase, the racial and ethnic diversity of their student bodies. Research on schools in states thatContinue reading “The Future of College Admissions without Affirmative Action”

Dogs use vocalizations, such as barking or whining, for exactly the same reasons we do: to communicate. And while we love them more than anything, we’re not always the best at interpreting their messages. If your dog always starts barking uncontrollably whenever you get ready to head out the door, they might not necessarily beContinue reading “How to Stop a Dog Barking When They’re Left Alone”

CNN —  What was supposed to be a 10-hour journey to the Titanic shipwreck ended in tragedy, with all five passengers on the missing submersible killed in a catastrophic implosion. Their deaths were confirmed Thursday, concluding a week-long search for survivors that was closely watched around the world. The US Navy detected a sound that wouldContinue reading “What is a catastrophic implosion? Here’s what we know about the Titan submersible disaster”

CNN —  Dangerous, record-breaking heat waves are set to increase as the climate crisis intensifies, and they will be particularly devastating in countries and regions that are least prepared for them, according to a new study. Scientists analyzed temperature data sets spanning more than 60 years, as well as climate models, to calculate the likelihood of unprecedented heat extremesContinue reading “These are the places most at risk from record-breaking heat waves as the planet warms”

Chronic migraine is more than just having very bad headaches. Migraine symptoms can make it difficult — or impossible — to do anything other than find a dark, quiet room until the migraine is over. Treating this condition focuses on reducing the frequency and severity of migraines, making them less disruptive and more treatable. WhatContinue reading “Chronic Migraine”

It’s hard to keep track, so we made a guide. By Nia Prater, Intelligencer staff writer, who covers New York politics onald Trump’s legal troubles extend far beyond New York’s city limits. In Georgia, he is being investigated for his attempts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results while he was president. In Washington, D.C., a JusticeContinue reading “The Case(s) Against Donald Trump”

Low-income Americans are struggling to obtain help from state governments when they most need it, facing long delays and sometimes insurmountable hurdles when applying for social safety net programs such as food assistance, welfare benefits and health insurance, according to a new report. The findings come as poverty rates, while nowhere near historic highs, have climbed in partContinue reading “‘This isn’t trivial’: Applying for welfare benefits is too difficult, low-income Americans say”

All the body’s cells need water to function well. The problem arises when you drink too much water, which is called overhydration.  There’s no single formula to determine how much water you should drink daily. The popular recommendation of eight glasses a day is a good starting point. You should adjust your intake around thisContinue reading “What Is Too Much Water Intake?”

Denver and Minneapolis are the latest airports to roll out the service—just in time for the busy summer travel season In a bid to combat long lines at security checkpoints during the busy summer travel season, some airports are rolling out reservation systems that allow travelers to schedule their screenings in advance. Last week, Denver International Airport soft-launchedContinue reading “You Can Now Make a Reservation to Go Through Security at These Airports”