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Right to Repair passes New York Senate on 51-12 vote
The New York state Senate on Thursday passed a landmark right-to-repair bill that aimed to require manufacturers to provide access to the parts, information and … Right to Repair passes New York Senate on 51-12 voteRead more
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Married mothers who earn more than their husbands take on an even greater share of the housework
While new mothers frequently take on a greater share of housework than their spouses, this effect is even more pronounced in mothers who earn more … Married mothers who earn more than their husbands take on an even greater share of the houseworkRead more
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US corporate profits hit new record
As the death toll from the pandemic continued to mount, US corporations enjoyed the widest profit margins in more than 70 years during the second … US corporate profits hit new recordRead more
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COVID-19 damages the heart’s pacemaker cells
The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart’s rhythmic beat, setting off a self-destruction process within the cells, according to a … COVID-19 damages the heart’s pacemaker cellsRead more
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5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020
Some 5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar, told the Lok Sabha November 30, … 5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020Read more
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British Army killed innocent civilians in Belfast in 1971
British soldiers unjustifiably shot or used disproportionate force in the deaths of nine of the 10 innocent people killed in a 1971 incident in Belfast … British Army killed innocent civilians in Belfast in 1971Read more
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No Patents, No Monopolies in a Pandemic
Monopolies are often an obstacle between people and the lifesaving health tools they need. Patents and other exclusivities limit supply and keep prices high. The … No Patents, No Monopolies in a PandemicRead more
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Climate change increases cross-species viral transmission risk
At least 10,000 virus species have the capacity to infect humans, but at present, the vast majority are circulating silently in wild mammals. However, climate … Climate change increases cross-species viral transmission riskRead more
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Guantánamo’s Youngest Prisoner Cleared for Release 20 Years After He Was Jailed Without Charges
The U.S. government has cleared Guantánamo’s youngest prisoner for release. Hassan bin Attash has been jailed by the U.S. for the last 20 years, even … Guantánamo’s Youngest Prisoner Cleared for Release 20 Years After He Was Jailed Without ChargesRead more