Diane Winston, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
In 1984, the album was atop the charts, and Ronald Reagan, running for reelection, told a New Jersey audience that he and the Boss shared the same American dream. Springsteen vehemently disagreed.
Donald Trump leaves the Manhattan courtroom after being found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush money trial on May 30, 2024.
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The New York conviction of Trump is unlikely to end the legal saga, which could quickly be appealed and possibly rise to the level of the US Supreme Court.
Donald Trump speaks to the media after his conviction on 34 felony charges on May 30, 2024.
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Both sweeping immunity and overzealous prosecutions of former leaders can undermine democracy. But such prosecutions pose different risks for older democracies like the US than in younger ones.
Icebergs that break off from Greenland’s glaciers carry enormous amounts of fresh water that can affect Atlantic currents.
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If the ocean circulation, known as AMOC, shuts down, it would be a climate disaster, particularly for Europe and North America. New research shows why that might not happen as soon as some fear.
With deft leadership, nonprofit boards can capably steer the organizations they oversee.
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This graduate course offers students a rare chance to gain firsthand experience prior to launching their careers and embarking on years of board service.
Not everyone needs to jump on the AI train.
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How much “customer interaction uncertainty” does your business deal with? The answer should guide your thinking about AI.
Canadian rap artist Drake was forced to pull a diss track he had produced that used an AI-generated voice of Tupac Shakur.
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AIs that can see and hear have captured the public imagination. A machine learning expert explains why the sense of smell has lagged behind – and why that could change.
For people tired of wearing glasses, the claims can be enticing.
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Some of the ads promise that you can throw away your glasses. But what does the evidence say?
Demonstrators display a call for Christian nationalism at the Jan. 6, 2021, ‘Stop the Steal’ rally that preceded the storming of the Capitol.
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La zona crepuscular de los océanos podría almacenar grandes cantidades de carbono capturado de la atmósfera, pero antes necesitamos un sistema de vigilancia 4D.
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory detects X-ray emissions from astronomical events.
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Garret Martin, American University School of International Service
UK political leaders have just a few short weeks − and limited campaign funds − to woo voters.
Colon cancer symptoms usually don’t arise until later stages of the disease, making routine screening imperative for prevention.
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Laïcité, which historically upheld individual freedom, denies minority rights today, as seen in the ban on French athletes wearing hijabs at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Texas is among the states that have cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities.
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Avocados are marketed as a superfood, but growing them for an expanding world market has turned a rural Mexican state into an unsustainable monoculture.
Former NBA player Royce White addresses a crowd after the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright in April 2021.
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New Age beliefs, alternative wellness practices and political conspiracies all fall under the umbrella of stigmatized knowledge, which can be attractive to anyone, no matter their political leanings.
Members of the Sudanese Armed Forces on Aug. 14, 2023.
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If the presidential election ends in a tie, then what? The winner might not even be 1 of the 2 people who tied for the most votes.
Erin Merryn, center, flanked by Senators David J. Valesky, left, and Jeffrey D. Klein, at the New York state senate discussing Erin’s Law in October 2011.
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Erin’s Law requires the teaching of child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention classes from kindergarten through eighth grade. How it got adopted by 34 states is the story of one woman’s crusade.