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AI can write your bio, flirt in your DMs, and even ‘date’ other bots to pre-screen matches. Is this the future of online dating? From our sister site @npub1qkyx...48q7:
Should domestic cats be allowed to roam freely outdoors? It’s not a simple yes or no question. But since cats threaten biodiversity by killing birds, butterflies and other creatures, “no cat zones” in cities could help. (From our archive):
Childhood leukemia is on the rise — and studies in #Colorado and #Pennsylvania link the higher risk to nearby oil and gas wells.
Many corporate leaders and billionaires struggle with deep emotional challenges related to money. Studies connect threatened masculinity to aggressive and risky financial behaviors. Enter financial therapy:
What’s the benefit of college students taking courses outside their majors? For some, it’s teaching broad skills and preparing for citizenship. Others see it as costly time better spent on career-advancing skills. As college costs rise, a deep divide grows between those who value a liberal arts education and those who prefer career-focused paths. #highered #college
Regular data collection is the key to knowing if government programs actually help people, but the Trump administration is cutting, hiding, and deleting vital data – from maternal health to food assistance. #USPolitics
Before 2016, newspapers rarely mentioned which president had appointed a justice when covering #SCOTUS. That changed after Antonin Scalia’s death and the GOP refusing to confirm a successor. New research shows how #journalism now shapes public perception of the Court: #USPolitics #history
Childhood leukemia rates are rising, even as overall cancer rates decline. Research links exposure to oil and gas wells with a higher risk of leukemia in children — suggesting that current setback distances from homes may not be enough to protect kids, and that stronger regulations are needed.
The #Texas and #NewMexico #floods left many mourning sudden, traumatic losses. Grief like this is different, and especially hard to carry. A grief expert shares how to truly support survivors: