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Are Catastrophic Disasters Striking More Often?
In the past 20 years, the frequency of costly disasters has soared.
Olga Tropinina
How The Smartphone Affected An Entire Generation Of Kids
They spend so much time on the internet — texting friends and on social media – that they have less leisure time for everything else.
University of Maryland Baltimore County
How Robots Could Help Bridge The Elder-Care Gap
Artificial intelligence could not only care for elders but also increase their independence and reduce their social isolation.
Library of Congress
The Military, Minorities And Social Engineering
The armed forces have played a vital role in shaping American social policy toward the country’s minorities.
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Will Arpaio Pardon Encourage More Civil Rights Violations?
The president’s action may embolden immigration hawks and infuriate Trump’s opponents – which, in the end, might very well be the intention.
Hilary Hosia
The Untimely Death Of A Marshall Islands Visionary
Author Jon Letman sat down with Mattlan Zackhras last year for a wide-ranging conversation on his vision and hope for the tiny island nation.
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Hey Mom And Dad, ‘Screen Time’ Isn’t Always A Waste Of Time
Remember that kids do all kinds of positive things with digital media.
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North Korea Standoff Renews Push To Rethink Guam’s Government
Some want statehood for the U.S territory, some want independence and others seek to shrink the American military presence.
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China Is The Key To Avoiding Nuclear ‘Fire and Fury’ in North Korea
Any nonmilitary solution to the looming crisis will require China applying its enormous economic leverage over North Korea.
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Do Aid-In-Dying Laws Reveal A New Health Care Divide?
Early data indicates aid-in-dying patients are more likely to be older whites males with college degrees.