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History doesn't always repeat itself. The British successfully strangled Iran's oil exports in the early 1950s. Today's U.S. blockade confronts an Iran equipped with drone networks, proxy forces and the power to attack shipping. theconversation.com/economic…
Economic coercion once ousted Iran’s leader – but that was the 1950s; don’t expect a repeat today

Economic coercion once ousted Iran’s leader – but that was the 1950s; don’t expect a repeat today

A two-year blockade imposed on Iran by Britain gave way to a coup and leadership change. But seven decades later, circumstances are very different.

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The U.S. national debt has reached a whopping $32 trillion. Why should you care? A growing debt can mean higher borrowing costs, more pressure on the federal budget and less money available for public services and new initiatives. theconversation.com/us-natio…
US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the...

US national debt keeps rising after years of tax cuts – and this will make policymaking all the...

National debt now equals the size of the US economy.

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A Walmart isn't just a place to shop. It can be a reason people visit an entire shopping area. New research finds that when one closes, those shoppers don’t go to nearby small businesses – those businesses can take a major hit: theconversation.com/when-a-w… theconversation.com/when-a-w…
When a Walmart closes, what happens to nearby stores?

When a Walmart closes, what happens to nearby stores?

A big retailer can be both a fierce competitor and a traffic-generating anchor for nearby businesses.

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Haiti’s war on gangs is increasingly relying on a patchwork of foreign troops and private militias, making accountability more complicated. theconversation.com/el-salva…
El Salvador is exporting the ‘Bukele model’ to Haiti – but the gang offensive is a gamble for both...

El Salvador is exporting the ‘Bukele model’ to Haiti – but the gang offensive is a gamble for both...

Haiti’s war on gangs is increasingly relying on a patchwork of foreign troops and private militias, making accountability more complicated.

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Leadville’s Irish pauper graves speak to the dangers of Colorado’s late 1800s mining boom – and raise questions for today theconversation.com/leadvill…
Leadville’s Irish pauper graves speak to the dangers of Colorado’s mining boom – and raise questi...

Leadville’s Irish pauper graves speak to the dangers of Colorado’s mining boom – and raise questi...

Conditions for migrant workers in the 21st century are often as precarious as they were for immigrant laborers in the 19th century.

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#VeteransDay: A Black WWII veteran was beaten by police and permanently blinded in 1946. His fight for justice helped set the stage for the civil rights movement. Few remember his name: Isaac Woodard. theconversation.com/the-poli…
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Researchers found that everyone in a 100,000 sample of people has at least one genetic variant that interacts with common prescriptions. theconversation.com/you-like…
You likely have genes that affect how well your medications work – testing for them could improve...

You likely have genes that affect how well your medications work – testing for them could improve...

Researchers found that everyone in a 100,000 sample of people has at least one genetic variant that interacts with common prescriptions.

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For years, Black women have been one of the Democratic Party’s steadiest groups of supporters. And for many of those voters, faith helps inspire their politics. theconversation.com/the-reli…
The ‘religious left’ may be rising – but Black Christian women have been there all along

The ‘religious left’ may be rising – but Black Christian women have been there all along

For years, Black women have been one of the Democratic Party’s steadiest groups of supporters. And for many of those voters, faith helps inspire their politics.

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With so few Americans serving in the military, many learn about veterans from stereotyped news coverage – depicting them simplistically as heroes, recipients of charity, or victims of PTSD. But there’s much more. theconversation.com/a-thank-…
A thank-you on Veterans Day won’t close the growing military-civilian gap

A thank-you on Veterans Day won’t close the growing military-civilian gap

With so few Americans serving in the military, many learn about veterans from stereotyped news coverage. A media scholar explains why that matters.

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With so few Americans serving in the military, many learn about veterans from stereotyped news coverage – depicting them simplistically as heroes, recipients of charity, or victims of PTSD. But there’s much more. #VeteransDay theconversation.com/a-thank-… theconversation.com/a-thank-…
A thank-you on Veterans Day won’t close the growing military-civilian gap

A thank-you on Veterans Day won’t close the growing military-civilian gap

With so few Americans serving in the military, many learn about veterans from stereotyped news coverage. A media scholar explains why that matters.

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Even a mild brain injury can make the transition from military to civilian life more difficult. #VeteransDay theconversation.com/for-vete…
For veterans with mild traumatic brain injury, a restaurant or other noisy environment can feel...

For veterans with mild traumatic brain injury, a restaurant or other noisy environment can feel...

For veterans with brain injuries, noisy, overstimulating environments can lead to high stress and irritability, making them want to avoid such situations altogether.

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A healthy person farts about 14 to 20 times each day. theconversation.com/why-do-f…
Why do farts smell so bad? A microbiologist explains the odors brewing in your gut

Why do farts smell so bad? A microbiologist explains the odors brewing in your gut

Your farts’ aromas are tuned to your diet – and your overall health.

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Wellness peptides promoted for muscle building and longevity have never been evaluated by regulators. But they will soon be more widely available through compounding pharmacies. What you need to know: theconversation.com/rfk-jr-l…
RFK Jr. loosens access to unapproved peptides: A health law scholar explains what consumers need to...

RFK Jr. loosens access to unapproved peptides: A health law scholar explains what consumers need to...

Compounding pharmacies will now be able to sell 6 popular peptides, despite the fact they have not been proved safe and effective.

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#VeteransDay: A Black WWII veteran was beaten by police and permanently blinded in 1946. His fight for justice helped set the stage for the civil rights movement. Few remember his name: Isaac Woodard. theconversation.com/the-poli…
The police beating that opened America’s eyes to Jim Crow’s brutality

The police beating that opened America’s eyes to Jim Crow’s brutality

In 1946, a horrific beating left a Black World War II vet blind. His determined fight for justice would earn the support of Orson Welles, Woody Guthrie – and even the president.

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Democrats expanded their Senate majority and flipped 25 House seats in the 2026 midterms, a result comparable to only two other moments in the past 50 years: 🇺🇸the 1974 post-Watergate elections 🇺🇸 and the 1994 Republican ‘revolution’ theconversation.com/what-hap…
What happens after a midterm tsunami? Lessons from 1974 and 1994

What happens after a midterm tsunami? Lessons from 1974 and 1994

Surprising midterm elections that create new majorities on Capitol Hill look to be revolutions in the days after they occur. Years later, they often appear to be more complex – and less significant.

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That time when 30,000 veterans marched on Washington to demand early payment of promised bonuses. #VeteransDay theconversation.com/remember… theconversation.com/remember…
Remembering the veterans who marched on DC to demand bonuses during the Depression, only to be...

Remembering the veterans who marched on DC to demand bonuses during the Depression, only to be...

Thousands of volunteers joined the military during World War I. But when the war ended and the Great Depression began, the volunteers wanted a bonus to be paid in 1932, not in 1945 as planned.

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Doctors often call the condition a stroke of the eye – and though the risk is small, patients should know the symptoms and seek immediate treatment if they occur. theconversation.com/glp-1-dr…
GLP-1 drugs carry risk of rare but serious eye condition – a physician studying these medicines...

GLP-1 drugs carry risk of rare but serious eye condition – a physician studying these medicines...

Doctors often call the condition a stroke of the eye – and though the risk is small, patients should know the symptoms and seek immediate treatment if they occur.

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It’s an open secret in Harrisburg that Shapiro wants to run for president. But those ambitions may require careful timing, regardless of his personal strengths. theconversation.com/pa-gov-j…
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s popularity and ‘get sh-t done’ attitude might not cut it in crowded 2028...

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s popularity and ‘get sh-t done’ attitude might not cut it in crowded 2028...

It’s an open secret in Harrisburg that Shapiro wants to run for president. But those ambitions may require careful timing, regardless of his personal strengths.

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Americans are increasingly standing up to protect public lands. theconversation.com/how-prot…
How protection of public land shapes political strategies in the American West

How protection of public land shapes political strategies in the American West

Americans are standing up to protect public lands and bringing concerns about conservation and management into broader public discussion.

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