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Yordan Alvarez doesn't just crush dingers, he also helps new dads
Yordan Alvarez knew the gender of Dubón's baby before the reveal, and has teased Dubón for years about his dog obsession.
What or where is the Indo-Pacific? How a foreign policy pivot redefined the global map
Abe’s message was clear: The fate of the Pacific and Indian oceans would be increasingly intertwined, and democratic states would need to work together to preserve stability. His vision resonated in ...
Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake
We recently analyzed data from a nationally representative study of approximately 6,000 people who had Medicaid coverage but lost it when they turned age 65 because their income exceeded 100% of the ...
AI can scan vast numbers of social media posts during disasters to guide first responders
In recent years, researchers have explored how artificial intelligence can use social media to help during emergencies. These programs can scan millions of posts on sites such as X, Facebook and ...
Where tomorrow’s scientists prefer to live − and where they’d rather not
Just looking at the overall percentages, California tops the list of preferred places, with 49% of all survey-takers stating a preference to live there, followed by New York at 45% and Massachusetts ...
Why protecting wildland is crucial to American freedom and identity
This phrase, “the geography of hope,” is Stegner’s most famous line. It has become shorthand for what wilderness means: the wildlands that defined American character on the Western frontier, the wild ...
How Asian American became a racial grouping – and why many with Asian roots don’t identify with the term these days
Today, the Asian American label has moved beyond its activist roots. The term might literally refer to anyone who traces their lineage from the whole of the Asian continent. This could include people ...
Researchers uncovered hundreds of genes linked to OCD, providing clues about how it changes the brain − new research
While the exact causes of OCD are unclear, researchers know that both genetic and environmental factors play a role in its development. OCD can run in families; studies attribute between 40% to 65% of ...
Why collect asteroid samples? 4 essential reads on what these tiny bits of space rock can tell scientists
Several space missions have flown by asteroids before and gotten a peek at their compositions, but bringing a sample back to Earth is even more helpful for scientists. The most informative analyses ...
Major social media platforms fail to protect LGBTQ users, advocacy group GLAAD says
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Major social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X have failed to protect LGBTQ+ users from ...
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs
Retail egg prices in the United States fell last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to ...
Alert: Retail egg prices in the US decline for the first time in months
Retail egg prices in the US decline for the first time in months. . Most Popular ...