Assisted living options for wheelchair users
Caring.com outlines what makes assisted living for wheelchair-bound seniors a viable option, including benefits, costs, and how to pay for…
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AI was everywhere in 2024. Here are the biggest stories of the year.
Creatie.ai curated five of the biggest AI stories in 2024, including copyright issues, creative control, and the intersection of AI and…
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How cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins
The Conversation breaks down how “warm” spices became the key scents of winter holidays over hundreds of…
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Where people are moving to Florida from
SmartAsset evaluated the latest IRS data to see which households from different states are moving into Florida—and which states Floridians are…
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Natural beauty products: What does the label really mean?
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue dive into the meaning of “nature” and “natural” within the beauty consumerism…
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How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans
The 19th explains that the stakes in United States v. Skrmetti are even higher than most Americans realize. If the court rules to keep the ban on…
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The high-tech tools police can use to surveil protesters
The Marshall Project reports that when Americans take to the streets to make their voices heard, they’re inevitably dragging their digital trails…
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With Texas' paper-based voter registration system, applications get lost in the shuffle
Votebeat reports that Texas’ lawmakers have resisted efforts to expand online voter registration options while some people who filled out forms find…
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In a deep-red state, this lieutenant's blueprint for removing guns from abusers is spreading
The Trace spotlights Lieutenant Valerie Martinez-Jordan, who has trained over 2,000 officers in a Louisiana program that prevents abusers from…
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How Germany outfitted half a million balconies with solar panels
Grist spotlights balkonkraftwerk, the simple technology putting solar power in the hands of…
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As the tech revolution continues, IDs may be the next thing to go digital
ID cards may become relics. Uniqode examined news and industry sources to explore the rise in digital IDs, their benefits, and their…
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What is neoliberalism? An economic and political system devoted to the free market
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue examine the meaning of neoliberalism in modern…
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To tree, or not to tree? How Jewish-Christian families navigate the 'December Dilemma'
The Conversation explores how multifaith families navigate the dilemma of putting up a Christmas tree or not during the holiday…
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Voters in 12 states approved seven and defeated five state education ballot measures on Nov. 5
Ballotpedia shares details about which education ballot measures were and weren’t approved across the U.S. on election…
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The Christmas creep: Holiday shopping now starts in September
The LA Post warns about how early Christmas shopping is starting and the reasons behind the…
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How to archive your photos in the digital age
The Conversation breaks down different ways to make sure your memories outlast your…
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When it comes to banning smartphones from schools, what really works?
Reasons to be Cheerful observes how going phone-free in schools can help kids thrive, especially when they’re offered fun alternatives to screen…
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The Harlem playground co-designed by public housing residents
Next City spotlights a Harlem playground co-designed by public housing residents that is focused on open-ended and neurodiverse-friendly…
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Pivot counties in the 2024 presidential election
Ballotpedia presents an overview of the effect of pivot counties in recent presidential…
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How do I protect my privacy if I'm seeking an abortion?
The Markup presents a guide to keeping someone’s plans private through every step of an abortion in any state, including Florida and South…
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