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How a hurricane fueled wildfires in the Florida Panhandle

How a hurricane fueled wildfires in the Florida Panhandle — David Godwin

The wildfires that broke out in the Florida Panhandle in early March 2022 were the nightmare fire managers had feared...
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College athletes still are not allowed to be paid by universities – here’s why — Cyntrice Thomas

Ever since July 1, 2021, student-athletes have been able to pursue endorsement deals. But when it comes to getting paid by...
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Why more school counselors and psychologists alone won’t solve America’s mental health crisis among students — Joni Williams Spelt

Of all the challenges that threaten the well-being of America’s schoolchildren, one of the most serious and severe is the...
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Dispirited homebuyers show why Fed’s unprecedented fight against inflation is beginning to succeed — Mark Flannery

I’ve studied finance and financial markets since the 1970s, and I have never seen the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy get such...

A record number of women will serve in the 117th Congress, including at least 51 women of color — Sharon Austin

Women will gain at least 14 seats in the 117th Congress, setting a new record for female representation.
Why community college students quit despite being almost finished

Why community college students quit despite being almost finished — Benjamin Skinner, Justin Ortagus and Melvin Tanner

Community colleges are designed to make college more accessible, yet 6 out of every 10 community college students cannot reap the full rewards...
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Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday — Haoran Chu and Sixiao Liu

Stories define people – they shape our relationships, cultures and societies. Unlike other skills replaced by technology, storytelling has remained...
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‘Jaws’ portrayed sharks as monsters 50 years ago, but it also inspired a generation of shark scientists — Gavin Naylor

Human fear of sharks has deep roots. Written works and art from the ancient world contain references to sharks preying on...

Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb — Christopher R. McCurdy

Kratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, has gained favor in the U.S. as a legal high over the past decade.
Could people breathe the air on Mars?

Could people breathe the air on Mars? — Phylindia Gant and Amy J. Williams

Let’s suppose you were an astronaut who just landed on the planet Mars. What would you need to survive?  For starters,...
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Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time — Rebecca Hanson and Verónica Zubillaga

Post-election protests are far from uncommon in Venezuela. In 2018, people took to the streets to contest President Nicolás Maduro’s reelection;...
30, going on 33 Adele album

Grammy winner explains why Adele is right – album tracks should not be shuffled — Jose Valentino Ruiz

For as long as albums have existed, they have offered listeners wonder, hope, truth and reality concerning the state of the...
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