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Published 1 hour agoThis year's MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
The MacArthur Foundation has just announced its latest batch of 20 fellows. Among the recipients of the $800,000 "no-strings-attached" fellowships are researchers who were recognized for their work at the intersection of science and justice.
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Published 3 hours agoMeet the 20 scholars and artists who've just won MacArthur Fellowships
A historian who studies wage gaps between races and a saxophonist whose live performances include a chef are among the latest recipients of the philanthropic group's annual, no-strings-attached $800,000 grants.
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Published 7 hours agoTrump weakens fuel efficiency standards. And, Cornell fraternity rape case reopened
The Trump administration has weakened fuel efficiency standards for new cars. And, prosecutors have reopened a Cornell University fraternity rape case.
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Published 10 hours ago4 ways to avoid getting ripped off, according to a pricing expert
Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.
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Published 10 hours agoHow to hide your spending habits from retailers (so you don't get ripped off)
Companies have changed the way they price their products — and shoppers are getting deliberately overcharged. Here are steps you can take to ensure you are getting the best deal.
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Published 10 hours agoAs the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in
Turkey's bid for regional influence comes as the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel and continue with the seven-month-old war on Iran.
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Published 10 hours agoMorning news brief
Five men arrested on terror charges near U.K. air base released on bail, Trump administration rolls back fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles, prosecutors reopen Cornell fraternity rape case.
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Published 10 hours agoTrump administration says it's scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration is weakening Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks.
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Published 10 hours agoTrump administration says it's scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration is weakening Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks.
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Published 10 hours agoPete Buttigieg discusses Trump administration's rollback of fuel efficiency standards
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Trump administration's rollback of automotive fuel efficiency standards.
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Published 10 hours agoDemocrat Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump's rollback of fuel-economy standards
The former transportation secretary says weaker fuel-economy standards could raise long-term costs for drivers and leave U.S. automakers further behind China.
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Published 10 hours agoProsecutors are reopening a Cornell University fraternity rape case
An investigation into an alleged gang rape of a former Cornell University student has been reopened after a civil lawsuit was filed earlier this month.