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Voices - Large retailers have harmful environmental impacts, few regulations - April 25 (UPI) -- Expansion of large-scale retail in recent decades has led to the growth of distribution centers and harmful impacts, including traffic congestion and air and water pollution.
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Supreme Court to consider if states can prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions1 day ago
Opening arguments likely to be the most important part of Trump's hush money trial2 days ago
Engineers are unprepared to handle ethical considerations of AI -- As artificial intelligence and machine learning tools become more integrated into daily life, ethical considerations are growing, from privacy issues and race and gender biases in coding to the spread of misinformation.10 hours ago
Oman has a crucial role in diplomacy between Iran and the U.S. -- Oman could play a crucial role in keeping a channel of communication open between the U.S. and Iran as parties seek to tamp down tensions.1 day ago
Supreme Court case on homelessness could affect racial justice gap -- On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could radically change how cities respond to the growing problem of homelessness. It also could significantly worsen the nation's racial justice gap.2 days ago
Taylor Swift's songs show the introspective scrutiny of philosophy -- Taylor Swift isn't just a billionaire songwriter and performer. She's also a philosopher.3 days ago
Trump is a catastrophic fourth branch of government -- Former President Donald Trump has achieved a political masterstroke unmatched in 235 years. He is now the fourth branch of government.6 days ago
Hostilities between Israel and Iran may be difficult to rein in -- For decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a "shadow war." Events over the last few weeks in the Middle East have, however, changed the nature of this conflict.7 days ago
Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza -- The Israeli army used a new artificial intelligence system to generate lists of tens of thousands of human targets for potential airstrikes in Gaza, according to a report.8 days ago
'Mexican miracle' kickstarted modern U.S.-Mexico drug trade -- The story of the Mexico-U.S. drug trade is less a tale of cops and kingpins than it is a fable about the unintended consequences of government policies on both sides of the border.8 days ago
Dutch aim to quarantine populism; rest of the world may follow suit -- In legislatures across the European Union, politicians are erecting a "cordon sanitaire" against extremism -- a red-line tactic to block far-right parties from entering governing coalitions.9 days ago
Spending more on defense does not mean more defense -- quite the opposite -- In providing for the common defense, a common theme among members of Congress persists. America's military power must be rebuilt and restored; the solution is spending more money. Wrong.10 days ago
Rebuilding Gaza was 'Herculean' task before war; crises will outlive bombing -- Over a decade ago, a United Nations report described the Gaza Strip as virtually unlivable, adding that it would require "Herculean efforts" to change that. After 6 months of bombing by Israel, it seems unimaginable.13 days ago
New law gives U.K. workforce more flexibility from first day of job -- Employees in the United Kingdom have just received a new right to request flexible working arrangements from the first day of a new job.14 days ago
Supplement industry leans on three marketing myths -- The business of supplements is booming, and with all the hype around them, it's easy to forget what they actually are: substances that can powerfully affect the body and your health, yet aren't regulated like drugs are.15 days ago
Nex Benedict's suicide coincides with a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ laws -- The news of Nex Benedict's death generated outrage from LGBTQ+ rights activists, who connected the tragedy to the sentiment and ideology behind a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ laws sweeping the country.15 days ago
At 75, with new members, Russian threat, NATO needs a new strategy -- April 4 is an important date in American history, particularly after World War II. On that date 75 years ago, 12 states gathered in Washington to sign a treaty that created the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.16 days ago
Ontario school boards are suing social media platforms as 'public nuisance' -- Four of Ontario's largest school boards have brought a lawsuit against four of the biggest social media companies for causing an epidemic of addiction among teens. The boards are seeking over $4 billion in damages.17 days ago
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