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Got the winning lottery ticket? An economist explains what to do with all that money
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University (THE CONVERSATION) A yet-to-be-identified person in South Carolina recently won the Mega Millions jackpot of almost US$1.537 billion. Meanwhile, the Powerball’s prize continues to grow and is currently at $750 million. This ...
E-cigarettes and a new threat: How to dispose of them
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Yogi H. Hendlin, University of California, San Francisco (THE CONVERSATION) The two largest global brands of capsule coffee, Nespresso and Keurig, are regarded by many as environmental nightmares. Billions of the throwaway nonrecyclable plastic products currently ...
Why did the flu kill 80,000 Americans last year?
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Patricia L. Foster, Indiana University (THE CONVERSATION) The 2017-2018 flu season was historically severe. Public health officials estimate that 900,000 Americans were hospitalized and 80,000 died from the flu and its complications. For comparison, the previous ...
The risk of ‘cascading’ natural disasters is on the rise
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Farshid Vahedifard, Mississippi State University and Amir AghaKouchak, University of California, Irvine (THE CONVERSATION) In a warming world, the dangers from natural disasters are changing. In a recent commentary, we identified a number of costly and ...
Why health apps are like the Wild West, with Apple just riding into town
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael L. Millenson, Northwestern University (THE CONVERSATION) The heart rate monitor built into the new Apple Watch has sparked sharp debate over its risks and benefits, even though the feature was cleared by the Food and ...
We tested women and men for breast cancer genes – only 18 percent knew they had it
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael Murray, Yale University (THE CONVERSATION) There are diseases and health conditions that are essentially invisible to us until it is too late. When those problems are life-threatening, such as cancer, and if there is a period ...
Where is all the ivory from? Using forensic science and elephant DNA to stop poachers
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Samuel Wasser, University of Washington (THE CONVERSATION) As the largest land mammal, African elephants are keystone species in their environment. We are currently losing up to 50,000 African elephants to poaching each year with fewer than ...
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3rd explosion in 2 days in China; US State Department urges Taiwan to join the UN before Xi's speech
Conservative parents launch database denouncing million-dollar school contracts
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Millions of viewers were touched by the salute of a marine sergeant to his son
A viral picture on board a plane generates mixed feelings
Cum-Ex fraud scandal grows to more than $170 billion in 12 countries, including the US
Brian Laundrie case: DNA match may be required to prove if Laundrie killed his fiancée
CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell might lose her evening news time slot
The collapse of the US supply chain highlights the heavy reliance on China
Hilaria Baldwin finally speaks out about her husband Alec Baldwin’s fatal movie set shooting
Illegal organ harvesting in China: West should ban Chinese surgeons, warns renowned physician
Rust’ co-star Jensen Ackles sends touching tribute to Hutchins 'she will be incredibly missed '
Houston: Three abandoned children found living alongside human remains of their brother
Judge allows Texas AG to access internal files from Big Tech
Lawmaker proposes: Ban ‘live firearms’ following the death of Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set
Prop master calls out a series of safety protocols ignored on ‘Rust’ movie set
‘Rust’ fatal accident: At least four people could have checked the prop gun but did not
Zeng Qinghong’s family is losing ground and facing a gloomy future?
Gaby Petito and Brian Laundrie: A tragic end for an odd love story
Armorer already nervous about her skills before ‘Rust’
Over 2,000 Central American migrants en route to US through Mexico
Following the tragic on-set death of Halyna Hutchins, TV producer bans use of real guns
Actor Alec Baldwin faces ‘legal nightmare’ in ‘accidental’ fatal shooting case
Huge volumes of dirty medical supplies flow into United States
Prop gun could have been loaded with fire rounds as crew used for recreation offsite
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![3rd explosion in 2 days in China; US State Department urges Taiwan to join the UN before Xi's speech]()
3rd explosion in 2 days in China; US State Department urges Taiwan to join the UN before Xi's speech
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![Conservative parents launch database denouncing million-dollar school contracts]()
Conservative parents launch database denouncing million-dollar school contracts
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![Cops admit they believed Brian Laundrie returned home on the night he vanished]()
Cops admit they believed Brian Laundrie returned home on the night he vanished
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![Millions of viewers were touched by the salute of a marine sergeant to his son]()
Millions of viewers were touched by the salute of a marine sergeant to his son
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![A viral picture on board a plane generates mixed feelings]()
A viral picture on board a plane generates mixed feelings
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![Cum-Ex fraud scandal grows to more than $170 billion in 12 countries, including the US]()
Cum-Ex fraud scandal grows to more than $170 billion in 12 countries, including the US
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![Brian Laundrie case: DNA match may be required to prove if Laundrie killed his fiancée]()
Brian Laundrie case: DNA match may be required to prove if Laundrie killed his fiancée
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![CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell might lose her evening news time slot]()
CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell might lose her evening news time slot
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![The collapse of the US supply chain highlights the heavy reliance on China]()
The collapse of the US supply chain highlights the heavy reliance on China
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![Hilaria Baldwin finally speaks out about her husband Alec Baldwin’s fatal movie set shooting]()
Hilaria Baldwin finally speaks out about her husband Alec Baldwin’s fatal movie set shooting
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![Illegal organ harvesting in China: West should ban Chinese surgeons, warns renowned physician]()
Illegal organ harvesting in China: West should ban Chinese surgeons, warns renowned physician
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![Rust’ co-star Jensen Ackles sends touching tribute to Hutchins 'she will be incredibly missed ']()
Rust’ co-star Jensen Ackles sends touching tribute to Hutchins 'she will be incredibly missed '
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![Houston: Three abandoned children found living alongside human remains of their brother]()
Houston: Three abandoned children found living alongside human remains of their brother
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![Judge allows Texas AG to access internal files from Big Tech]()
Judge allows Texas AG to access internal files from Big Tech
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![Lawmaker proposes: Ban ‘live firearms’ following the death of Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set]()
Lawmaker proposes: Ban ‘live firearms’ following the death of Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set
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![Prop master calls out a series of safety protocols ignored on ‘Rust’ movie set]()
Prop master calls out a series of safety protocols ignored on ‘Rust’ movie set
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![‘Rust’ fatal accident: At least four people could have checked the prop gun but did not]()
‘Rust’ fatal accident: At least four people could have checked the prop gun but did not
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![Zeng Qinghong’s family is losing ground and facing a gloomy future?]()
Zeng Qinghong’s family is losing ground and facing a gloomy future?
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![Gaby Petito and Brian Laundrie: A tragic end for an odd love story]()
Gaby Petito and Brian Laundrie: A tragic end for an odd love story
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![Armorer already nervous about her skills before ‘Rust’]()
Armorer already nervous about her skills before ‘Rust’
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![Over 2,000 Central American migrants en route to US through Mexico]()
Over 2,000 Central American migrants en route to US through Mexico
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![Following the tragic on-set death of Halyna Hutchins, TV producer bans use of real guns]()
Following the tragic on-set death of Halyna Hutchins, TV producer bans use of real guns
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![Actor Alec Baldwin faces ‘legal nightmare’ in ‘accidental’ fatal shooting case]()
Actor Alec Baldwin faces ‘legal nightmare’ in ‘accidental’ fatal shooting case
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![Huge volumes of dirty medical supplies flow into United States]()
Huge volumes of dirty medical supplies flow into United States
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![Prop gun could have been loaded with fire rounds as crew used for recreation offsite]()
Prop gun could have been loaded with fire rounds as crew used for recreation offsite
