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We invest in our military to prevent attacks — why not also invest in preventing the next pandemic?
The Hill· 2 days agoHow should we be preparing for the next pandemic? Given the economic impact that COVID-19 had, any...
Singapore’s Riches Grew Under Its Leader. So Did Discontent.
New York Times· 3 days agoPrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is stepping down after nearly 20 years, oversaw astounding...
A lab leak theorist explains
Politico· 20 hours agoThe union is also pushing back in contract negotiations on AI. Why it matters: Lawmakers in Washington and state capitols are considering whether to impose guardrails around ...
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The Christian Science Monitor· 3 days agoAs more than 17 million American workers are out of a job, Sharon Goen, a former hospitality worker in Las Vegas, is having the opposite experience. “We’re not making a living wage,” she says of gig workers.
Despite state bans, abortions nationwide are up, driven by telehealth
WUSF 89.7· 3 days agoThe slight increase comes despite the fact that 14 states had total abortion bans in place during the time of the research. According to the report, there were about 145,000 fewer abortions ...
Austin housing market interest for second homes collapses
Newsweek· 4 days agoThe trend was part of an overall slowdown in the second home purchasing market, Redfin's analysis...
Riders who take the WRTA say fare-free programs have made their bus rides worth it
The Republican· 17 hours agoAs the father of an infant, Thomas Poulin of Worcester often worries about the cost of his rent,...
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The Christian Science Monitor· 2 days agoOn a quiet evening in a New Delhi market, the normal crowd of customers thinned by lockdown rules, Anirban Mukherjee sat exhausted. This is but one story of the heartbreak now playing out daily ...
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The Christian Science Monitor· 2 days agoOn Massachusetts’ Cape Cod, things are looking up for the Red Jacket Beach Resort and its sparkling Atlantic views. After a troubled year, the resort’s restaurants, swimming pools, deck chairs ...
How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence
New York Times· 3 days agoTaking a stroll around the neighborhood is a routine activity for many Americans. The number of people living this close to fatal violence grew drastically during the pandemic years, a New York ...