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Arrival of boll weevils in U.S. South brought long-term benefits for Black sons born afterward

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Black–white inequality declined during much of the 20th century, as measured by wages and intergenerational mobility. Scholars have attributed this to a variety of reasons, most notably Black migration and increases in Black people’s education […]

Society & Politics

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

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Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines. Historically, these often low-key events have been the sorts of things you catch only on C-SPAN – procedural, polite and largely ignored outside the Beltway.This post was […]

Economy

Competing rivals can become powerful partners in global markets

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In an era of geopolitical tensions and fragile supply chains, firms are seeking new ways to remain competitive and resilient. One such approach is coopetition, a strategic relationship in which companies cooperate and compete at […]

Society & Politics

Older adults share more political misinformation. Here’s why.

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Adults aged 55 and older are significantly more likely to share political misinformation than younger social media users. And it’s not because they’re unable to discern fake news from real news, according to new University […]

Education

Lessons from Ireland inform US debates on school choice

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Across the U.S., some parents have been calling for changes in the education system, including greater transparency around curriculum decisions—a topic that has received national media attention.This post was originally published on this site

Society & Politics

Researchers unite to frame deportations as a national health crisis

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Current U.S. immigration enforcement and deportation policies are producing widespread harm to physical and mental health, with family separation and the specters of fear and intimidation affecting the well-being of immigrant and non-immigrant communities.This post […]

Education

Boys are still in the grip of crippling masculine stereotypes: 6 findings from a new survey

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Rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and toughness, emotional stoicism, disdain for femininity, and dog-eat-dog banter, are influential among boys and young men in Australia.This post was originally published on this site

Economy

AI can help the government spend billions better. But humans have to be in charge

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The New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year—around 20% of GDP—on goods, services and infrastructure from third-party suppliers. It’s a lot, but how that money is spent matters as much as the amount.This […]

Education

Pupils from affluent households are more than 40% more likely to gain a place at a top secondary school, study shows

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Research has revealed for the first time the full extent of how pupils from higher-income families are favored by high-performing secondary school admissions criteria—but one simple change could help reverse this unfair divide.This post was […]

Society & Politics

Finding the balance for food security in conflict zones

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With more than 1 billion people around the world living in fragile or conflict-affected situations, establishing food security is an increasing challenge.This post was originally published on this site

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Top Stories

  • Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?

    Christmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you’re tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it’s time to try Settlers of Catan.This post [...]
  • Why shoppers buy fast fashion even if they disagree with it

    Every December, many shoppers plan to buy fewer things and choose more sustainable options. Yet as the month goes on, spending rises and fast fashion becomes hard to resist. Christmas has become a moment when [...]
  • The ‘pawprint economy’ is booming—and it offers huge opportunities for tourism

    Luxury pet pampering packages at hotels, menus with dog-friendly roast dinners and £6,000 animal-friendly charter flights. Pet travel isn’t just a trend, it’s something of a transformation. This is the “pawprint economy”—and it’s booming.This post [...]

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  • Instacart ends AI pricing test that charged shoppers different prices for the same items
  • 2026 will require brands to balance AI and authenticity
  • Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?
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