Israeli airstrike in Doha marks the first serious attack on Gulf Arab states by Israel. In attacking a US ally, the strike marked an escalation by Israel
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Israeli strike in Doha crosses a new line from which relations with Gulf may not recover
Gulf nations were already becoming anxious about Israel’s apparently unconstrained regional activities. Now, a one-time thaw in relations may rev...
Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook — but a federal judge has blocked the move. She’ll stay on the job while courts consider the Trump administration’s argument that laws mean what the president says they mean https://buff.ly/H5zfiAQ
They weren’t born monsters. They applied for jobs. They were trained. They were told to abandon empathy. Here’s how ordinary men became Saddam Hussein’s torturers.
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How someone becomes a torturer
Interviews with former torturers in Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq reveal what it takes to be a torturer – which could help explain how to red...
Elon Musk’s dream of humans merging with machines may sound futuristic — but echoes of it go back a century. With #AI, some of those visions are within reach. But let’s not forget that the ideas of 20th-century futurists to reinvent humanity helped fuel Fascism and Communism.
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Techno-utopians like Musk are treading old ground: The futurism of early 20th-century Europe
Italian and Russian futurists of the early 20th century imagined that technology would remake humanity. Today’s techno-utopians are not so differ...
With September marking the peak month for asthma attacks, a new list highlights cities where this season is especially tough. Experts point to old school buildings, poor air quality and high drug costs as key challenges.
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New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
The ranking of ‘asthma capitals’ in the US is released each September, the peak time of year for asthma attacks and hospitalizations.
World leaders have taken 100,000+ overseas trips since 1990. A new dataset shows what these journeys reveal: U.S. dominance, Africa’s rising role, and how most leaders still stick close to home.
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We tracked every overseas trip by world leaders since the end of the Cold War – here’s what we found
Presidents and prime ministers are traveling more than their counterparts of a generation ago. And where they go tells us about global priorities.
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🦅Good news! Once-rare birds like sandhill cranes, pileated woodpeckers and merlins are making a comeback. Conservation efforts show how quickly nature can rebound when given the chance.
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The surprising recovery of once-rare birds
It’s not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it’s happening more often. Several fascinating species are nesting in and near towns on...
New research suggests muscle cramps aren’t just about hydration – they can come from playing on unfamiliar surfaces. Tip: Train on turf or courts similar to where you’ll compete to cut cramp risk.
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What causes muscle cramps during exercise? Athletes and coaches may want to look at the playing surface
Despite good hydration and nutrition, many athletes across sports still suffer from unexpected cramps. The courts and fields they’re playing on m...
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Once upon a time, boarding a plane felt like boarding a bus. Then 9/11 happened.
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An entire generation of Americans has no idea how easy air travel used to be
Since 9/11, billions have been spent beefing up airport security. Was it worth it?
People responding “maybe” to invitations is a common yet irksome aspect of social life. Consumer psychologists ran some experiments to tease out what goes on in people’s heads when they aren’t sure whether to accept an invitation: https://buff.ly/MulIs4p