US poverty statistics ignore millions of struggling Americans
167 Views June 24, 2019 Sophie Mitra, Professor of Economics, Fordham University
Unemployment and a loss of health insurance are two problems not necessarily captured in…
Risk of shooting war with Iran grows after decades of economic warfare by the US
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Iranian officials show off the U.S. drone they shot out of the sky. Meghdad…
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Bacteria live on our eyeballs — and understanding their role could help treat common eye diseases
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The eye has a collection of microbes living on the surface that keep it…
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Is cutting Central American aid going to help stop the flow of migrants?
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Some USAID programs seek to help raise living standards for families like this one…
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Corruption triumphs in Guatemala’s presidential election
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The two winners in Guatemala’s June 16 presidential vote – former first lady Sandra…
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Israel could strike first as tensions with Iran flare
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Israel has a powerful air force — and it's not afraid to strike neighbors it…
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As tensions flare with Iran, Israel could strike first
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Israel has a powerful air force — and it's not afraid to strike neighbors it…
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Should you care if the Federal Reserve loses its independence? It’s become a growing…
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Math explains why the Democrats may have trouble picking a candidate
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With 24 declared candidates for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination (and counting), many Americans…
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Supplements for brain health show no benefit – a neurologist explains a new study
210 Views June 20, 2019 Steven DeKosky, Professor of Neurology, University of Florida
Older people often take many supplements, including ones purported to help with brain health.…