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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 4h

Diesel prices have surged 74% in a year, driven by geopolitical conflict disrupting global oil production and refinery capacity. An export ban on diesel would lower prices in areas near refiners but likely lead to higher prices elsewhere. theconversation.com/trump-specul...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 9h

The crypto industry wanted Congress to loosen federal rules. It looked like it might happen — until Trump’s own crypto profits became part of the fight. theconversation.com/how-trumps-c...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 12h

New cholesterol guidelines say doctors should start screening earlier and personalize treatment based on your individual heart disease risk. theconversation.com/cholesterol-...

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Audrey Hendricks @audreyhendricks.com · 29/09/2026

Check it out! I wrote my first news article. Super grateful for the help from editor Dr. Alla Katsnelson from @theconversation.com and co-author Dr. Nanette Santoro. It was a very cool experience!

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 23/09/2026

OPINION: "As a historian of the American Revolution, I see parallels between Americans’ revolt against ALPRs and colonists’ destructive and often violent pushback to late 18th-century British rule," G. Patrick O'Brien writes. buff.ly/8VXjY9I

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Opinion | The American Revolt Against Flock Cameras Mirrors the Boston Tea Party

G. Patrick O’Brien writes about how the Flock camera pushback is similar to how American colonists rejected growing British surveillance.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 15h

This year’s “Best Colleges” rankings are out and getting the annual attention on who’s up and who’s down. A higher education scholar explains how college rankings are important for less prestigious and less wealthy schools, giving them visibility they might not otherwise have.

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College rankings, like those of US News and World Report, remain influential, despite their many flaws and decades of criticism

College rankings can be consequential for less prestigious and less wealthy schools, giving them visibility they might not otherwise have.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 18h

More than 20 years after a peace deal ended a separatist war in Indonesia’s Aceh province, calls for independence are resurfacing amid anger over the government’s response to devastating floods. theconversation.com/21-years-aft...

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21 years after disaster helped bring peace to Aceh – has botched Indonesian response to floods reignited calls for independence?

A decades-long insurgency in the Indonesian province ended after 2004’s devastating tsunami. But pro-independence talk is on the rise again.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026

Yes, your grocery store receipt may contain chemicals that can be absorbed through your skin. But how worried should you actually be? A medical toxicologist explains why, for most people, handling receipts is probably pretty low risk.

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Are there toxic chemicals in your grocery store receipt?

For most people, handling receipts is a low-risk activity, but if you’re concerned, there are some straightforward precautions you can take.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 29/09/2026

For centuries, popes cited a fake imperial decree to justify expanding the church’s power. The medieval forgery shows misinformation was shaping politics long before AI and internet deepfakes. theconversation.com/the-medieval...

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The medieval world had its own ‘deepfakes’ – church officials cited a fake imperial decree for centuries

The forged document was used as leverage to try to expand papal control throughout the Italian peninsula.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026

AI is good at the global weather picture. Hurricane forecasts are a tougher challenge. theconversation.com/why-ai-has-t...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026

Decades of walls, checkpoints and Israeli military restrictions have made Palestinian suffering largely invisible to Israelis. The new documentary “NAZA” is the latest (but not the first) attempt to break that blockade. theconversation.com/in-naza-isra...

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In ‘NAZA,’ Israeli whistleblowers’ revelations about civilian deaths in Gaza reflect a longer history of Palestinian isolation

Barriers, checkpoints and surveillance have made the plight of Palestinians easier to keep hidden. But thanks to films like ‘NAZA,’ that’s starting to change.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026

Once again the quiet Canadian has staked out the ethical high ground (via our sister site The Conversation UK) theconversation.com/mark-carney-....

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026

Trump says he supports a united Ireland. But actually doing it means figuring out when to hold a vote, who would pay the price tag, how opponents would be kept from taking up arms, what the government would look like, to name just a few of the difficulties. theconversation.com/irish-reunif...

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Irish reunification is more complicated than Trump may think

There are many barriers to reunification, but Irish American lobbying may move the needle a little.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026

Friendship is built in small moments: a shared meal, a quick conversation, simply showing up. One professor created a college course to help students put down their phones, talk to each other and rediscover how friendships begin 🤝 theconversation.com/friendship-i...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026

Gen Z texts. Gen X calls. And everyone has a different idea of what “professional” means. Here’s your guide to decoding the multigenerational workplace: theconversation.com/gen-z-commun...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026

Russia and Ukraine are racing toward fully autonomous drones that can select and strike targets without human intervention — raising urgent questions about who, or what, makes life-or-death decisions in warfare.

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Russia-Ukraine war is accelerating the dangerous race toward fully autonomous drones

Drones with autonomous functions reduce dependence on communications links and can escape attempts at jamming. But they come with huge ethical risks.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 28/09/2026

Public opinion on data centers is not a simple question of “rah rah” or “never”. A new study of Virginia residents living near data centers finds that many are open to development with safeguards and public input. theconversation.com/data-centers...

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Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them

The people of northern Virginia have been living with data centers for many years. But even they are resisting new developments. And they have specific wishes for how to regulate them.

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Gale Sinatra @galesinatra.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Helpful info: theconversation.com/does-my-kid-...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 27/09/2026

Students with disabilities (and their parents and guardians) rely on federal protections when schools fail them. But now cuts to the Education Department’s civil rights office have left thousands of complaints dismissed without investigation. theconversation.com/what-civil-r...

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What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities – fewer staff, closed offices, longer waits

Filing a civil rights complaint with the Office of Civil Rights can be parents’ last stop. Following cuts and restructuring, this federal office is no longer serving that same resource.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 27/09/2026

⭐Interesting, weird science alert ⭐ By using the tiny mouthpieces of dead mosquitoes as 3D printing nozzles, researchers created structures as small as a grain of sand — including a honeycomb and a maple leaf. The research won an Ig Nobel prize this year. theconversation.com/science-that...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 27/09/2026

“It’s like a workout in a hotbox.” Wildland firefighters work an average of 13.8 hours per shift in extreme heat, often for weeks at a time. The relentless heat, stress and smoke can take a serious toll on their bodies and their ability to make lifesaving decisions.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 27/09/2026

Scientific studies often say researchers “controlled” for certain variables. But what does that actually mean? A statistician explains what “control” means and how it can help you judge reports of new research:

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What does it mean to ‘control’ for variables in a scientific study? A statistician explains

Understanding what a ‘control’ is can help you decide for yourself how insightful new studies are.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 27/09/2026

Virginia residents living near data centers want a say before projects are approved, and a new survey shows they're willing to support development if governments establish the right safeguards. theconversation.com/data-centers...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 27/09/2026

ICYMI a federal judge has restored White House access for reporters Trump had banned. The ruling focused not on freedom of the press, but on the fact that the White House didn’t give the news outlets due process before revoking their press passes. theconversation.com/how-due-proc...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 26/09/2026

You need more fiber in your diet. But what’s the best way to get it? Whole grains, beans, berries and avocados are all good sources. Supplements can help, too. A doctor explains how to add more fiber without overdoing it. theconversation.com/fiber-is-bot...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 26/09/2026

A political scientist who also works as an election administrator explores what election officials are doing to rebuild trust in our elections: theconversation.com/election-off...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 25/09/2026

Haitians have moved to the neighboring Dominican Republic in large numbers over the last century, making Creole the second-most widely spoken language there. But tensions over immigration have been stoked by the ruling party. theconversation.com/push-for-cre...

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Push for Creole courses in schools stokes historic anti-Haitian feeling in Dominican Republic

Haitians have moved to the neighboring Dominican Republic in large numbers over the last century, which has made Creole the second-most widely spoken language there.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 25/09/2026

Hello to high prices, farewell to Annie Dillard and who's not welcome at the White House? All three topics are in this week's news quiz. Here’s your first question:

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 25/09/2026

A political science scholar who edited a new edition of Mary Shelley’s 1826 novel “The Last Man” says that no matter how many zombie invasions or vampire apocalypses you’ve seen, “The Last Man” is worth a read. theconversation.com/lessons-for-...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 25/09/2026

Sea sanctuaries could work well for some marine mammals needing new homes, but so far, only a handful have lived in them. A cetacean biologist explains: theconversation.com/finding-home...

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