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This #FourthOfJuly, know the difference between nationalism and patriotism.


🇺🇸Patriotism encompasses devotion to the country as a whole – including all the people who live within it

🇺🇸Nationalism refers to devotion to only one group or people over others.

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The new U.K. prime minister, Keir Starmer, will have just a couple of days to settle into the job before he heads to Washington for a NATO summit, and start work on a long list of issues where US-UK cooperation has not always been so close: Ukraine, Gaza and China
#polisky #ukelections

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What makes barbecue so damn good?


The process of grilling over an open flame unlocks chemical processes that produce flavors unattainable through other cooking methods.


Happy #FourthofJuly – and happy grilling!

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Converting abandoned, post-pandemic office buildings into residential apartments is making our cities better Read more from an architect:

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Let’s break down #breakdancing, the newest sport category in the 2024 Paris #Olympics – and the science being mastered.

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For you, #fireworks might be this brilliant symphony of colors that fill up the night sky. For chemists, they’re demonstrating a lot of the basic principles of reactions.


Learn the science behind fireworks, before you watch a display this weekend 🇺🇸 #FourthofJuly #4thOfJuly

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Will this #SharkWeek be better? In the past, researchers were not impressed and found:

🦈 Most episodes featured no actual scientific research
🦈 Only 6 episodes had actionable tips for shark conservation
🦈 There were more white male non-scientists named Mike interviewed than any women scientists

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Despite the abolition of #slavery, laws from that era persist in the US legal system – and courts are still citing precedents involving those laws. A law professor calls for these historical roots to be acknowledged in citations to confront and understand the legacy

#BlackSky

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“We the People” in 2024 means something a lot different than it meant in 1789.

#4thOfJuly #FourthOfJuly

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161 years ago, more than 50,000 Americans died in the Battle of Gettysburg. In the 21st century, residents of formerly Confederate states express greater support for political violence (even after adjusting for partisanship, race, gender & more).

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Sea cucumbers – overharvested for years as a delicacy in Asia – could play an important role in protecting corals if repopulated 🦑

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“Slavery was unique in economically empowering women. It was, in essence, an early feminist institution – but exclusively for white women.” 🗃️

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No law can completely stop the risk of subversion after an election.

But new changes in laws should help reduce the likelihood of some of 2020’s worst abuses being repeated

#polisky

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YouTube is way weirder than you think. It's not necessarily a good thing that OpenAI is training their systems on it - an essay from @Antisomniac and me for @ConversationUS: theconversation.com/ai-companies...

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While most American Jews are supportive of Israel, others have protested vigorously against U.S. support for Israel and are demanding a cease-fire in the Gaza war. They carry signs saying “Not in Our Name.” They’re carrying on a long tradition of American Jews who have opposed Israel’s actions.

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#OTD 60 years ago, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with MLK there to celebrate.

The political achievement was also a reminder that money talks: Civil rights protestors have long used their economic power to provoke social justice reforms
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#OTD 60 years ago, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with MLK there to celebrate.

Civil rights protestors have always known to put their money where their mouth is – using their economic power to provoke social justice reforms
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It’s a conundrum: While vaping can help some adults stop cigarette smoking, it also appeals to young people who may take up the habit


#health #news #vapes

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With a bronze medal, an athlete might feel “At least I won a medal” or “It could have been worse.”
A silver medal gets a different comparison: “I almost won gold.” #olympics

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Above the law – in some cases:

#SCOTUS just gave Trump the most favorable decision he could have reasonably hoped for in his fight against federal prosecution for his attempts to reverse the 2020 #election

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#SCOTUS rules that tech companies like BlueSky may have a #1A write to moderate posts and users’ speech

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Ukraine’s current military recruitment campaign is not going according to plan. Could this result in NATO allies, like the U.S., being pulled into direct military confrontation with Russia?

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"We [traffic engineers] underestimate our role in perpetuating bad outcomes, as well as the role that better engineering can play in designing safer communities and streets."
-- Wes Marshall

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"As a specialist in poverty law... I know that #homelessness in the U.S. is a function of poverty, not criminality, and that criminalizing people experiencing homelessness in no way helps solve the problem."

The majority of the US Supreme Court disagrees

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The US Supreme Court has taken a narrow view of “otherwise obstruct”, throwing into question the prosecutions of 100s of January 6th rioters and raising an obstacle to the special prosecutor who charged Trump with obstruction, among other crimes
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The Conversation proudly stands for facts, knowledge and expertise against the global flood of lies, misinformation and disinformation.
Our fiscal year ends on June 30 and we’re $15,000 behind on our fundraising goal.
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#SCOTUS has ruled against a bankruptcy plan that would have shielded the Sackler family for legal liability for their part in spurring a public health crisis.

A quick explainer of what the #SCOTUS ruling means for the company and people harmed by OxyContin: 🩺
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Journalists are questioning their roles and the impact of their work.

What does it mean to be a journalist in the digital age? Matthew Powers of University of Washington says this isn’t just a problem for #journalism, but for all professions where people are hoping to do social good.

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If you needed another reason to return to a creative hobby – remember that exercising the imagination supports mental and physical well-being

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SCOTUS Justices Samuel Alito and John Roberts have starkly different views about polarization in today’s America. While Alito described it as “very dangerous,” Roberts expressed his desire for America to understand that our democracy has faced division before, and survived.

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Brain freezes are still a little bit of a mystery to scientists – but we can trust the pain from them is a good thing as it stops us from eating the cold treat and protects our brain from losing its supply of blood and oxygen. 🧪

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Is Trump immune from criminal prosecution? The Supreme Court is working on its decision – and it’s taking a lot of time. It’s unfair to criticize it for stalling in favor of Trump, writes this legal scholar. Hard questions take time. And quick answers rarely stand the test of time.

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An all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah would likely set the entire region on fire, involving Iran and its proxies. Lebanon doesn’t want it, and neither does the U.S., which could get dragged into direct confrontation with Iran. But war is looking increasingly likely.

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‘Journalistic blackface’ does not only not contribute to fighting racism, but reinforces stereotypes and fails to address systemic racism, while conferring a false sense of racial authority.

#BlackSky #Journalism

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Setting norms about debates, allowing students to share their stories and encouraging curiosity are some steps to encourage difficult conversations that are still productive and respectful on campus

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If you’re inhaling your ice cream to stay cool, slow down. It may help avoid brain freeze (although only about 50% of people get it, according to science)

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Prenatal vitamins fall short. None of the most widely available over-the-counter prenatal supplements provide adequate levels of the 5 key nutrients recommended by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. 🧪🩺

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The rock gardens on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) tell the story of a small, resilient population of around 3-4,000 people even when massive sculptures were erected, according to new research, countering the widely-held notion of a doomed, overpopulated island 🧪

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Close to half of America’s tap water contains PFAS – and these “forever chemicals” are linked to cancers, liver damage, high cholesterol and asthma. What can you do at home to reduce your exposure to PFAS? For one, using something like a Brita or Pur filter does help 💧

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The Philadelphia Inquirer investigated how narcotics cops not only failed to disclose their use of video surveillance in arrest reports or to prosecutors, but also that the video footage proved officers lied when they testified. From the director of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project:

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This early summer heat wave is especially brutal because our bodies haven’t adapted yet to summer heat (and yes, they do after about two weeks). More useful information from an expert on heat-related illnesses.

🩺 #pedsky #medsky

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* Indigenous people (sorry, we omitted a word)

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Today's summer #solstice marks the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky.

Both the words “solstice” and “resist” derive from the Latin verb sistere, which means “to stop” or “to stand still.” #Indigenous are reclaiming their solstice traditions

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