US expands area in Mexico to apply for border asylum appointments, hoping to slow push north
Associated Press CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico (AP) — The CBP One app has been around, but as of Friday migrants in Mexico’s southernmost states…
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With their massive resources, corporations could be champions of racial equity but often waver
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Missouri nonprofit founded in 2015 to help address the issues that contributed to the police shooting death of…
Continue ReadingAn Iceland volcano erupts again but spares the nearby town of Grindavik for now
Associated Press GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday evening for the sixth time since December, spewing…
Continue ReadingHigh-risk HPV infections in men may be associated with slightly higher levels of dead sperm cells, new study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have long questioned whether human papillomavirus, or HPV, infections in men could affect their…
Continue ReadingLong-running battle over lucrative beach concessions between Italy and EU could be in final chapter
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The latest chapter in a seemingly endless saga over the management of Italy’s lucrative beach concessions has set…
Continue ReadingYoung humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A young humpback whale was freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail during an almost…
Continue ReadingWith their massive resources, corporations could be champions of racial equity but often waver
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Forward Through Ferguson has made its mark on its community and the St. Louis region by focusing on justice and…
Continue ReadingChildren are drinking from puddles and wading through sewage pools, as Israel pummels water systems in Gaza
By Billy Stockwell and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Guns swinging from their hips, two soldiers in black combat boots and green tactical clothing…
Continue ReadingGrand Stade Hassan II: se revela el diseño de uno de los estadios más grandes del mundo de cara al Mundial de 2030
Belén Liotti (CNN) –– Faltan cinco años y 11 meses para la final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2030, y finalmente se reveló el diseño del…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials say
Associated Press BUCHEON, South Korea (AP) — A fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of…
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Here's how the average childbirth age has changed over time
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to chart the rising maternal age over time, looking into the socioeconomic forces behind later births and the…
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In opioid crisis, race and stigma influence treatment
Using data from SAMHSA and academic studies, Ophelia examined disparities in opioid treatment and the ramifications for substance use…
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Where you park affects your car insurance costs
CheapInsurance.com helps you discover how your parking spot impacts rates and how to save on car insurance.…
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Financial advisors in these states saw the biggest pay jumps
SmartAsset ranked U.S. states by the percent increase in median pay that personal financial advisors saw over the course of one…
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These are the most common names for Ivy League grads
Spokeo conducted a study to find the most common first and last names for Ivy League…
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Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and sustainable alternatives
Made Trade explains that a growing movement toward sustainable candle alternatives is emerging, which can benefit personal well-being and the…
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Will this be the year K-12 students recover from the pandemic's effect on learning?
HeyTutor analyzed reports and academic research to see how pandemic learning loss might impact students in the 2024-2025 school…
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The big issue with 'Big Formula:' Americans want paid parental leave, the formula industry says it's bad for business
Stacker explored how the baby formula industry’s outsized influence on policy has contributed to Congressional resistance to federally mandated…
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The Southeast has the highest rate of babies with low birth weights
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore America’s low birth weight rates via data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue ReadingNicaragua closes US Chamber of Commerce and 150 other organizations
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s government has closed another 151 nongovernmental organizations, among them some of the most important trade…
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