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Would rescheduling cannabis be good news for the industry?
Speed Read Following President Joe Biden's request, the HHS recommended that cannabis be moved to a less lethal category, and some experts are weary of the move
By Theara Coleman Published
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Air pollution is now the 'greatest external threat' to life expectancy
Speed Read Climate change is worsening air quality globally, and there could be deadly consequences
By Devika Rao Published
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How climate change is impacting the water cycle
Speed Read Rain will likely continue to be unpredictable
By Devika Rao Published
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America's troubling school bus driver shortage
Speed Read Kids are heading back to school, but they might be having trouble getting a ride
By Theara Coleman Published
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Empty office buildings are blank slates to improve cities
Speed Read The pandemic kept people home and now city buildings are vacant
By Devika Rao Published
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5 college admissions trends to watch out for this year
Speed Read College advisers and admissions experts say these trends will shape the 2023-2024 admissions cycle
By Theara Coleman Published
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What's going on with Fyre Festival II?
Speed Read Convicted felon Billy McFarland claims the music festival will happen, for real this time
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Why spotted lanternflies are back and worse than ever
Speed Read It's time to get squashing!
By Devika Rao Published
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Why auto workers are on the brink of striking
Speed Read As the industry transitions to EVs, union workers ask for a pay raise and a shorter workweek
By Joel Mathis Published
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Peatlands are the climate bomb waiting to explode
Speed Read The destruction of peatlands can cause billions of tons of carbon to be released into the atmosphere, worsening the already intensifying climate crisis
By Devika Rao Published
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The answer to rising home prices: smaller homes
Speed Read Builders are opting for fewer rooms and more attached styles as frustrated homebuyers look for affordable options
By Theara Coleman Published
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5 illuminating books about the video game industry
Speed Read Cozy up with a few reads that dig into some of the most fascinating parts of video game history
By Theara Coleman Published
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Wind-powered ships are back. But will they make an impact?
Speed Read The maritime industry is eyeing a pivot back to basics
By Devika Rao Published
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American wealth disparity by the numbers
The Explainer The gap between rich and poor continues to widen in the United States
By Justin Klawans Published
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