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How Iran selects its supreme leader − a political scientist and Iran expert explains

  • Written by Eric Lob, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University
imageA mourning ceremony for President Ebrahim Raisi at Vali-e-Asr Square in downtown Tehran, Iran, on May 20, 2024.AP Photo/Vahid Salemi

The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is unlikely to drastically alter Iran’s foreign and domestic policies, but it has left a power vacuum.

As stipulated by the constitution, Raisi was replaced by his...

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The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era

  • Written by Sidney Shapiro, Frank U. Fletcher Chair in Law, Wake Forest University
imageBig government fans. John Trumbull/Grafissimo via Getty Images

Paralyzed by its most radical members, the House of Representatives passed just 27 bills that became law in 2023 — down nearly 90% from the previous year. Republicans who see big government as a threat to liberty view this failure as a “success.”

The idea of small...

Read more: The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era

Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome − this Minnesota park is an example

  • Written by Dan Trudeau, Professor of Geography, Macalester College
image'Meditation,' by Lei Yixin, near the picnic pavilion in Lake Phalen Regional ParkCity of Saint Paul, CC BY-ND

What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such as museums and...

Read more: Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome − this Minnesota park is an...

Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses

  • Written by Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
imagePets can bring joy and companionship, as well as financial worries, loss and logistical challenges.Dann Tardif/Stone via Getty Images

Owning a pet can be a roller coaster. There are the highs, like when your dog greets you with a full-body wiggle when you return home, or when your cat purrs loudly as you cuddle next to one another. Then there are...

Read more: Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

  • Written by Deborah Carr, A&S Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Innovation in Social Science, Boston University
imageOlder adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications.AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in April and May 2024. As temperatures climbed past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) in India on May 7, campaigning politicians, local news announcers and voters waiting in...

Read more: Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean...

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk, as Asia is experiencing

  • Written by Deborah Carr, A&S Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Innovation in Social Science, Boston University
imageOlder adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications.AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in spring 2024, sending temperatures in India’s capital region over 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) in late May. Officials in Delhi warned residents that they could face po...

Read more: Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean...

More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with prevention

  • Written by April Smith, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences, Auburn University
imageActive duty service members and veterans experience unique stresses that can lead to suicide.MivPiv/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Although service members know they may lose their lives in combat in service of their country, they may not expect to lose their lives – or those they love – to suicide. A 2021 study estimated that four times...

Read more: More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle –...

How opioid treatment centers can overcome bipartisan NIMBYism to build local support

  • Written by Justin de Benedictis-Kessner, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
imageDemocrats and Republicans are equally less likely to support a drug treatment clinic if it's in their neighborhood. Can Merey/picture alliance via Getty Images

Some residents of Fairmount, an upper-middle-income neighborhood of Philadelphia, are irate that a nearby homeless shelter is being turned into an addiction “triage” center withou...

Read more: How opioid treatment centers can overcome bipartisan NIMBYism to build local support

An ancient manuscript up for sale gives a glimpse into the history of early Christianity

  • Written by Ian N. Mills, Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics and Religious Studies, Hamilton College
imageThe Crosby-Schoyen Codex at Christie's auction house in Paris. The manuscript goes up for auction in London on June 11, 2024.Julien De Rosa/AFP via Getty Images

An important piece of early Christian history, the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, is up for auction at Christie’s in London. This codex is a mid-fourth century book from Egypt...

Read more: An ancient manuscript up for sale gives a glimpse into the history of early Christianity

US participation in space has benefits at home and abroad − reaping them all will require collaboration

  • Written by Cheyenne Black, Graduate Research Assistant in the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, University of Oklahoma
image"Cosmic cliffs” in the Carina nebula, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

When people think about what we get from the U.S. space program, it may be along the lines of NASA technology spin-offs such as freeze-dried food and emergency space blankets.

But space activities do much more that benefits life on Earth....

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  4. Soviet media downplayed the significance of the D-Day invasion
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  6. For many American Jews protesting for Palestinians, activism is a journey rooted in their Jewish values
  7. Georgia Supreme Court justice appointed by governor wins election to full term – a common occurrence in some states where voters are supposed to pick their judges
  8. A century ago, anti-immigrant backlash almost closed America’s doors
  9. United Auto Workers’ defeat at Mercedes’ Alabama plants underscores challenges for organized labor in Southern states
  10. TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns
  11. Expansion of Asian American studies fueled by racial attacks and activism
  12. What is wind shear? An atmospheric scientist explains how it can tear apart hurricanes
  13. Was Beethoven truly the greatest?
  14. California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence
  15. How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II
  16. ‘Mary gardens’ bring Catholic piety to the garden
  17. Americans leave a huge chunk of change at airport security checkpoints − here’s what it means for the debate over getting rid of pennies
  18. Student anger over the Vietnam War erupted into violence in the ’60s − a terrorism expert explores if the same could happen today
  19. Young Hondurans’ desire to migrate is influenced by factors beyond poverty and violence
  20. How community colleges kept students engaged during and after the pandemic
  21. AI chatbots are intruding into online communities where people are trying to connect with other humans
  22. Is hard water bad for you? 2 water quality engineers explain the potential benefits and pitfalls that come with having hard water
  23. Alcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications – but few people have heard of them
  24. Iran crash: President Raisi’s death leaves Tehran mourning loss of regime loyalist
  25. How a British military march became the distinctive sound of American graduations
  26. Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister follows country’s slide into political polarization
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  28. History says tariffs rarely work, but Biden’s 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs could defy the trend
  29. What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu
  30. Newsrooms are experimenting with generative AI, warts and all
  31. Bats in Colorado face fight against deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome
  32. Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric taps into Hindu replacement fears that trace back to colonial India
  33. You should call House members ‘representatives,’ because that’s what they are − not ‘congressmen’ or ‘congresswomen’
  34. Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR
  35. ‘Don’t Say Gay’ rules and book bans might have felt familiar in medieval Europe − but queer themes in literature survived nonetheless
  36. Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history
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  38. Preying on white fears worked for Georgia’s Lester Maddox in the ’60s − and is working there for Donald Trump today
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  40. Latest inflation figures are good news – even if they give a lot of people heartburn
  41. 5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money
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