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Reasons to be hopeful: Six stunning environmental wins

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Temperatures soared, hurricanes roared. It was easy to feel like we were losing the climate battle in 2022. But 2022 also saw some significant wins for …

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Countries with the most guns in civilian hands

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While the exact number of firearms in civilian hands worldwide is nearly impossible to determine, Small Arms Survey, an independent research project based at the Graduate Institute …

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5 groundbreaking 2022 environmental laws from around the world

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2022 will go down as the year the United States got serious about climate action. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the nation’s climate goals …

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The states with the most mass shootings in America

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According to a 2021 study published in the International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, a staggering 73 percent of 139 mass shootings recorded worldwide between …

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How the Biden Administration’s Secure 2.0 Act could affect your retirement

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  The $1.7 trillion federal government spending package recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden includes a collection of provisions that will …

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How Bahamas fishermen are preserving their paradise from risky mining

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  The crystalline saltwater flats around the island of Andros, The Bahamas, are filled with lightning-quick bonefish that beguile sport fishers. Vast nurseries of knotty mangroves …

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US states with the most firearms background checks

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Americans bought 16.4 million guns in 2022, making it the third busiest year on record for firearm sales. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducted nearly …

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Password spraying: What it is & how to protect against it

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  The most sophisticated hacking operations often use surprisingly simple methods to gain access to major targets. Bad password hygiene is the most common culprit in …

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These stunning creatures only exist today because of protection laws

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Marine mammals like whales, dolphins and seals are some of the most charismatic and beloved creatures living in the sea. They also play vital roles as …

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Dollar Stores are thriving in these surprising US communities

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  A Fistful of Dollar Stores Dollar stores are expanding rapidly, with several discount retail chains opening new locations across the US.   Two of the …

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Too many blackouts: How underserved communities are making utilities listen

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  Quick takes: Low-income neighborhoods and communities of color can experience more frequent power outages than whiter and more affluent neighborhoods. Important decisions that affect energy costs and …

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The hair-raising number of packages snatched by porch pirates

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  Petty Package Crime Ecommerce has long been a major part of how people buy goods, with this segment totaling nearly 15% of all retail sales …

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Is this America’s next big step to battle climate change?

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  Quick takes: Methane pollution released today could warm the planet more over the next 10 years than carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels. Methane frequently leaks or …

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These states spend the most on education

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Each election cycle, from the federal to local government level, from Congress to local city council meetings, education policy is a consistent issue addressed and debated by politicians. …

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No kidding – It’s adults driving toy sales in 2023

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  Nostalgia and Prices Surge Toy stores have been a destination for American children for decades, especially during the holiday season. But it turns out kids …

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US states where people own the most registered guns

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With nearly 400 million privately owned guns in the United States, the country has the highest rate of civilian firearm ownership in the world — more …

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The 25 coldest countries in the world

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While global warming is consistently altering the climatic patterns around the world, there are still places in the world that remain cold throughout the year. It …

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Is Credit Karma’s score actually accurate?

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Credit Karma gives you a free copy of your credit score just for signing up, but it isn’t necessarily the same score that your future lenders …

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This crime will likely skyrocket in the US come 2023

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  According to estimates from Statista’s Cybersecurity Outlook, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to surge in the next five years, rising from $8.44 trillion in …

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The innovative way this special-needs Caribbean school is keeping the lights on during hurricanes

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  Caribbean islands contribute just a fraction of a percent of global climate pollution, yet they are among the hardest hit by climate impacts, including more …

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The world’s largest arms producing countries

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  For the first time in over 30 years, and in a tightly-controlled presentation, the United States unveiled a new strategic bomber on Friday. The nuclear-capable …

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When murder happens offshore, does anyone care?

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  “Brace yourself.” This was the subject line of an email that initiated a 7-year investigation of a gruesome slow-motion slaughter at sea. That subject line …

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Lawmakers want gun owners to get insurance. Could it lower violence?

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  There were 48,953 deaths from firearms in the U.S. in 2021, the highest number recorded since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started tracking …

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9 glorious mustaches from men’s health charity ‘Movember’

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Since 2009, the charity No-Shave November has asked men to do a weird thing (well, not that weird given their name): don’t shave in the name of …

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What you need to know about Biden’s student loan pause extension

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  On Nov. 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education announced another extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections. Payments may not resume until …

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What you need to know about the legal challenges to Biden’s student loan plan

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  Challenges to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan have created uncertainty and confusion for the more than 40 million borrowers (including college students who were enrolled …

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The social media campaign that failed to kill America’s biggest climate law

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  Quick takes: United for Clean Power looked like a grassroots movement of concerned environmentalists. It was actually a shell nonprofit used as cover to fund a dark money …

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These are the most stolen cars in America

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The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has released its annual Hot Wheels report which details the most stolen vehicle models in the United States. Technology has reduced car theft over …

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A judge struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. Now what?

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  The Ruling Last week, a federal judge in Texas ruled that President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program is unconstitutional. This followed a lawsuit backed …

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500 trucks pass through this Newark intersection every hour. Kids are paying the price

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  Air pollution has decreased in the U.S. over the past decade — but not everyone is breathing easier. People of color, regardless of income, are exposed …