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UPI - Opinion
Voices - Pop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind a linguistic debate - Few American linguistic debates have bubbled quite as long and effervescently as the one over whether a generic soft drink should be called a soda, pop or coke.
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Study shows TikTok may deepen political rifts1 day ago
Why fewer Americans speak up on political issues4 days ago
Israel, Iran and the last crusade for peace -- The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Iran offers a slight chance that a lasting peace may follow.10 hours ago
Connected devices can track you without your knowledge -- The Internet of Things, which includes wearables, appliances and cars, is collecting an increasing amount of information about you.1 day ago
Wildfires can pollute rivers, drinking water for years -- After the smoke clears, a wildfire's legacy can haunt rivers for years, putting drinking water at risk.4 days ago
How AI is deciding your health insurance claims -- Evidence suggests that insurance companies use AI to delay or limit health care that patients need.5 days ago
Same-sex marriage ruling linked to mental health gains -- Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot.6 days ago
A fragile opening for peace on the Korean Peninsula -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung ordered the suspension of loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea from the border zone. And North Korea then responded in kind.7 days ago
Israel-Iran war could be last crusade against state-sponsored violence -- Is the war between Israel and Iran possibly the last crusade against state-sponsored religious violence and radical Islam?8 days ago
Jewish student opinion remains divided after Oct. 7 attacks -- Jewish students across U.S. campuses express a wide range of emotions and perspectives in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks and ensuing conflict.11 days ago
Federal research cuts will only make misinformation worse -- Research on misinformation and disinformation has become the latest casualty of the Trump administration's restructuring of federal research priorities.12 days ago
Army's patriotic image falls flat with Gen Z amid gun violence fears -- U.S. Army's image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence -- and long-term recruitment numbers show it.13 days ago
Dementia may cloud money judgement, study finds -- Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills -- which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds.13 days ago
Posse comitatus, or America beware -- For good or ill reasons, few Americans are aware of the Latin phrase posse comitatus and what it means.14 days ago
Supportive doctors help LGBTQ patients stay healthier -- LGBTQ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society.15 days ago
A free and unified Korea: advancing U.S. national security interests -- A unified Korea supports U.S. security, power, and prosperity, says David Maxwell in this strategic policy overview.18 days ago
NCAA pact to pay current, former athletes to transform college sports -- The business of college sports was upended after a federal judge approved a settlement between the National Collegiate Athletic Conference and former college athletes Friday. Here's what it means.19 days ago
Data fail to support Trump's justifications for latest travel ban -- President Donald Trump's new travel ban, like the earlier ones, will not significantly improve national security and public safety in the United States.20 days ago
Australia arrests childcare worker; 1,200 children urged to get tested14 hours ago
Three killed as Ukraine strikes Russian military plant4 hours ago
Heat wave sweeps across Europe as the Eiffel Tower closes8 hours ago
Trump, DeSantis tour Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'40 minutes ago
Administration may cut funds to hospitals offering gender care to kids3 hours ago