Governor Tom Wolf from Harrisburg, PA, CC BY 2.0 Candidates — And Reporters — Often Conceal Politicians’ Health Problems
But the state of an elected official’s health is important information for voters.
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The Weekly News Quiz: March 10
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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The High Seas Should Belong To Everyone – A New UN Treaty Aims To Make It Law
The BBNJ deal is supposed to help more countries get involved by creating rules for more fairly sharing rewards from new fields of scientific discovery.
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Student Debt Cancellation Program In Jeopardy As Supreme Court Justices Hear Arguments
Under the plan the U.S. Department of Education would forgive some or all student loan debt held by about 40 million borrowers.
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The Use Of Sage In Purification Rituals Comes At A Cost
The sacred herb is becoming scarce as Native Americans see their practices being appropriated.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Feb. 24
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Extra SNAP Benefits Are Ending As Lawmakers Battle Over Program That Helps Many Americans Buy Food
Some elderly and disabled people who live alone and on fixed incomes will see their benefits plummet from $281 to $23 a month.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Feb. 17
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Homes In Flood Zones Are Overvalued By Billions, Study Finds
Failure to account for climate change means low-income homeowners could see their home values plunge.
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How Video Evidence Is Presented In Court Can Hold Sway In Cases Like The Beating Death Of Tyre Nichols
Research shows multiple viewing opportunities are ultimately unlikely to reduce biases that may already exist in the viewer.