The Cuban missile crisis wasn't just resolved by JFK. Allies in Latin American played a crucial role in averting nuclear war, using diplomacy and regional cooperation to defuse tensions, an expert in Latin American history explains. https://buff.ly/QSySMwV
Strictly separating personal and professional life can hurt people with mental illness — and for many, it’s simply unrealistic. Identifying a trusted colleague, supervisor or human resources representative can be an important first step in managing your mental health at work.
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Navigating mental illness in the workplace can be tricky, but employees are entitled to accommodations
It’s difficult to manage the stressors of work if you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some recommendations for how to seek supp...
Social media influencers can claim the moral high ground as legacy media struggles with its independence — but only if they’re transparent about who funds them, according to a student of media ethics.
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Influencers could learn a thing or two from traditional journalism about disclosing who’s funding their political coverage
Creators who conceal financial support while weighing in on matters of interest to their funders are falsely presenting themselves as independent v...
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Nonprofits turning to flexible labor to cut costs may be hurting themselves. A study of over 7,800 arts organizations found it doesn't improve long-term financial health and can reduce attendance significantly
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Relying heavily on contractors can cut attendance by 27% for museums, theaters and other arts nonprofits – new research
Relying on flexible labor arrangements does not provide lasting financial benefits for nonprofits, making them more of a Band-Aid than a cure.
Two of Florida’s most iconic coral species are now functionally extinct. The 2023–2024 marine heat wave wiped out 97.8% to 100% of staghorn and elkhorn corals across nearly 400 surveyed reefs, according to marine scientists. https://buff.ly/IjWGm0D
Sumo's religious roots are still visible in modern tournaments. Salt thrown by wrestlers purifies, while clapping draws the gods' attention. A scholar of sports and diplomacy explores how these traditions appeal more to global audiences than they did in the 19th century: https://buff.ly/LTyRP6q
1 in 3 US community-service nonprofits lost government funding in early 2025. These organizations run food pantries, deliver job training and offer mental health services. They provide independent living assistance, disaster relief and emergency shelter, among other services
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1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025
Federal funding cuts are destabilizing many food pantries, homeless shelters, mental health clinics and other nonprofits, threatening the services ...
A flexible lens controlled by light-activated artificial muscle mimics the human eye, according to biomedical engineers. This innovation could revolutionize soft robotics and biomedical tools. https://buff.ly/JHjvGe7
1 in 3 US community-service nonprofits lost government funding in early 2025. These organizations run food pantries, deliver job training and offer mental health services. They provide independent living assistance, disaster relief and emergency shelter, among other services.
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1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025
Federal funding cuts are destabilizing many food pantries, homeless shelters, mental health clinics and other nonprofits, threatening the services ...
Even though President Trump publicly demanded that former FBI Director James Comey be prosecuted, Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution and get charges dismissed, according to a law professor.
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James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case
Is former FBI Director James Comey’s attempt to get his prosecution thrown out a legal slam-dunk? It may look like that to the public, but it’s...