The use of cannabis, though safer than many other drugs, is not entirely without risk.
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Weed, though far less dangerous than many other drugs, is not entirely without risk. Some 59% of people treating pain with medical cannabis experience moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms
Formerly incarcerated entrepreneur Coss Marte speaks at a conference in 2015.
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Nearly half of formerly incarcerated Americans remain jobless for at least a year. But there are some creative solutions to this problem.
A kindergarten student practices social distancing in the playground of her private school.
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Kindergarten enrollment dropped 16% this year, according to an NPR survey of 60 school districts across 20 states.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes gave $5,000 to the Dick’s Sporting Goods Sports Matter program on Giving on Tuesday in 2018.
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Even after donors boosted their charitable giving at other times of the year, people donated 25% more than in 2019 through the annual campaign.
Taliban militants and Afghan civilians celebrate the signing of a peace deal with the United States on March 2.
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Because the Taliban’s insurgency is so well financed, the Afghan government must spend enormous sums on war, too. A peace accord would free up funds for basic services, economic development and more.
The pandemic is stressing the nursing profession, which was already facing a labor shortage.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on another US medical emergency: a serious shortage of nurses.
Some states make it possible to use SNAP benefits at farmers markets.
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More Americans are getting benefits, and more of the people getting benefits are eligible for higher levels of support.
George Aubert rescues one of his chickens from rising floodwaters caused by Hurricane Matthew in Fair Bluff, North Carolina, in 2016.
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More than half the US production of broiler chickens is in states along the coast frequently struck by hurricanes.
A girl views the body of her father, who died of COVID-19, while mourners who can’t visit in person are onscreen.
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Health statisticians keep careful tabs on how many people die every week. Based on what’s happened in past years, they know what to expect – but 2020 death counts are surging beyond predictions.
It has always been folly to believe that sports were separate from power and politics.
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For decades, athletes, as a general rule, steered clear of politics. Teams and sponsors liked it that way, and fans did, too. No more.
Will it take longer for students to graduate because of the pandemic?
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The disruption to K-12 education caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have major academic consequences, especially for low-income children.
Dual-language instruction can help children grow up to be bilingual.
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Without the opportunity to learn in dual-language programs, children may lose out on growing up to be bilingual.
The CDC recommends schools have one nurse for every 750 students. Only about 40% of schools meet that bar.
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School nurses were already overwhelmed, with hundreds of students and staff in their charge. Now, COVID-19 screenings and testing have become their priority.
Young people have dominated Black Lives Matter protests.
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Millennials and Gen Z overwhelmingly support the movement, and consumer brands are well aware of their growing spending power.
Social media makes dating-related harassment and stalking that much easier.
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Many also openly admit to spying on or stalking their partners, suggesting that they may not know that there’s anything wrong with the behaviors.
The pandemic leaves its mark in the number of lives ended.
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Health statisticians keep careful tabs on how many people die every week. Based on what’s happened in past years, they know what to expect – but 2020 death counts are surging beyond predictions.
Climate-driven ocean warming threatens healthy coral reefs, like this one in Hawaii.
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Hundreds of organizations are working around the world to restore damaged coral reefs. New research shows that rapid ocean warming threatens these efforts.
The White House is threatening to cut funds to school districts that don’t resume daily in-person instruction.
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US cities and states are responsible for the vast majority of K-12 funding.
Millennials are less likely to drive than older generations.
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Research shows that millennials don’t drive as much as previous generations, largely because of their beliefs.
Voters in Lexington, Kentucky, waited more than 90 minutes to vote on June 23.
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Overall, waiting times may be improving – but long waits are still common in Black communities.