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Feinstein's death raises the question: How are vacant Senate seats filled?

Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife arrive at the U.S. District Court in New York City on Sept. 27, 2023.Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesThere’s...

Lost in the coffee aisle? Navigating the complex buzzwords behind an 'ethical' bag of beans is easier said than done

The text on a single bag of coffee can feel like information overload.d3sign/Moment via Getty ImagesYou’re shopping for a bag of coffee beans at...

Supreme Court justices' ideologies don't always fit 'liberal' and 'conservative' labels

Is justice – and are the justices – blind to partisan politics?Simple Images/Moment via Getty ImagesWhen the Supreme Court is in the news ...

Soccer kiss scandal exposes how structural sexism in Spain can be a laughing matter

Showing sexism the red card.David Canales/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesAmid expressions of outrage and disgust over a nonconsensual kiss be...

John Fetterman might be the first to try to bare his legs in the Senate, but shorts have been ticking people off for almost a century

The Shorts Protest of 1930 brought more than 600 students to the steps of Robinson Hall at Dartmouth College.Courtesy of Rauner Library, Dartmouth Col...

AI disinformation is a threat to elections − learning to spot Russian, Chinese and Iranian meddling in other countries can help the US prepare for 2024

The intersection of politics and social media is fertile ground for AI-powered disinformation.AP Photo/John MinchilloElections around the world are fa...

US Supreme Court refuses to hear Alabama’s request to keep separate and unequal political districts

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall stands in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building on Oct 4, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesFor the second time...

The 'Barbie' and 'Star Wars' universes are entertaining, but they also unexpectedly can help people understand why revolutions happen

The movie 'Barbie' offers an example of what it takes for a revolution to launch. Warner Bros. Pictures Barbie dolls and “Star Wars” movie...

Lessons for today from the overlooked stories of Black teachers during the segregated civil rights era

A Black schoolroom in Mississippi in 1939.Corbis via Getty ImagesMy grandmother’s name was Mrs. Zola Jackson. As one of the handful of Black te...

From pests to pollutants, keeping schools healthy and clean is no simple task

Schools have more to manage than just their educational strategies.10'000 Hours/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesParents send their children to school to...

Sci-fi books are rare in school even though they help kids better understand science

Sci-fi books are popular choices. John M Lund Photography Inc./Stone via Getty ImagesScience fiction can lead people to be more cautious about the pot...

The fight for 2% − how residuals became a sticking point for striking actors

The SAG-AFTRA actors union has been on strike since July 2023.Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesStreaming disrupted the entire ente...

Metropolitan Business News

Maximizing Business Potential: The Philippines As A Leading Destination For Contact Centre Outsourcing

The outsourcing of contact centre requirements has become an integral part of business strategies aimed at improving efficiency, enhancing customer service, and driving growth. In the realm of out...

How can you mine and trade Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is a virtual currency that acts as a form of payment and is not controlled by one person like fiat money. Hence it is not controlled by a third party in financial transactions. It is paid ...

Advanced Placement Strategies for Caution Wet Floor Signs in High-Traffic Areas

A caution wet floor sign is no ordinary warning device. It serves the vital purpose of notifying individuals about treacherous and slippery conditions in an area. Its presence acts as a proactive meas...

5 Futuristic Businesses of 2023: Exploring Latest Business Trends

In today’s world, success is not measured solely by profit margins but also by the positive impact made on the world. Now, we get to experience a world where the future meets the present and creat...

Data discovery: why your business needs it for compliance

Every company has to protect their information against unwanted breaches. But organisational information expands at a daily rate, and so it becomes even more important to track the data. Organisat...

9 good reasons to start your investment journey

Are you doing the right thing by starting your investment journey? Whether you're an experienced investor or a beginner, there are many benefits to investing. Here are 9 great reasons why you shou...