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What poll watchers can - and can’t - do on Election Day
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Caitlin Clark, Christine Brennan and how racial stereotypes persist in the media’s WNBA coverage
A journalism scholar who studies women’s sports and fandom gives her take on the controversy involving a USA Today columnist's recent exchange with a WNBA player.
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Sand safety: What to know before digging tunnels or building sandcastles at the beach
If a hole in the sand is deep enough and collapses, it can be extremely difficult to escape.
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Pet-owners: watch out for foxtail seed pods that can harm your dog or cat this summer
Despite the cute name, these unassuming grass seed pod can pose a major threat to your pet’s health.
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Cicada broods map: See the states where billions of cicadas are emerging soon
From late April through June, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas.
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What would happen if leap years didn't exist?
Leap Day in 2024 falls on Thursday, Feb. 29.
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How to make fireworks a little less scary for your pet
You may have been told to ignore your scared dog or cat, but that won't work. An animal science expert explains.
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Kwanzaa 2023: How did the holiday get its start?
Each day of Kwanzaa is devoted to celebrating the seven basic values of African culture or the “Nguzo Saba” which in Swahili means the seven principles.
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Who is still getting HIV in America? Medication is only half the fight
World AIDS Day serves as a poignant reminder that the fight against HIV is one that requires a nuanced understanding of the challenges different communities face.
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Here's how to prevent foodborne illnesses from ruining your Thanksgiving
More than 1 million people in the U.S. get sick every year after eating food contaminated with salmonella.
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How was Halloween invented?
Built from a hodgepodge of different parts, Halloween is one tradition that has been continually reinvented since its ancient origins.
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Here's why COVID may have hit some harder than others, or not at all for some
Researchers wanted to explore the reason why so many people tested positive for the virus without realizing they had it. They found an answer in genetics.
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