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Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease

“Yes, doctor. My dad’s first fall was on his 65th birthday. He stood in the driveway and suddenly dropped backwards on his back. After he fell two more times, we came to the clinic.”

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I was teaching virtue and knowledge while lying on the side

I had been with my boyfriend, Tyler, for almost 10 years when we finally agreed that we should get engaged and married. Up until then, our respective jobs – mine as an academic, his as a fisherman – had forced us to endure long stretches apart.

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As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with AI’s growing influence on filmmaking

I teach a course on AI and filmmaking at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, and lately, rather than planning each session well in advance, I’ve been structuring the class the night before. I’ll browse platforms like X, Substack and YouTube, selecting the most provocative articles and video clips to present…

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When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination

The war in the Middle East is rapidly expanding across the Gulf countries, including Iran and Lebanon. The conflict has already targeted the region’s civilians, natural resources, tourist destinations and U.S. military bases.

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While the US government is investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, academic researchers studying them face stigma

President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon and other federal agencies to begin releasing government files related to UFOs and unidentified anomalous phenomena – called UAP – in February 2026, following years of pressure from Congress, military whistleblowers and the public.

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How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate

Every day, food scraps disappear into trash bags, are hauled away and forgotten. But that waste could be turned into something productive.

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In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s

Americans have a reputation for being bad at world geography, and the current U.S. administration is no exception, particularly when it comes to correctly identifying what is – and is not – part of the United States of America.

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Nearly 1 in 3 missing children in the US are Black, driving Pennsylvania and other states to propose ‘Ebony Alerts’ to ensure equal protection and public safety

Nearly one-third of U.S. children reported missing are Black, even though Black people constitute roughly 14% of the U.S. population.

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Young Latinos – and their commitment to social justice – are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

On Ash Wednesday, 2026, two Roman Catholic priests and a religious sister entered an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, to celebrate Mass with detainees inside.

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Congo-Brazzaville election: Sassou Nguesso set to extend his rule

Congolese will go to the polls on 15 March 2026 to elect their president, with a fractured opposition unable to present a single candidate. The Congolese Labor Party (PCT), in power since the end of the 1997 civil war, along with its allies, exerts extensive control over the state apparatus…

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Cancer deaths fall to historic low in UK – this is probably why

Good news: cancer death rates in the UK have fallen to their lowest level on record.

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To win freedom from Trump’s America, Europe needs to overcome its ‘downward coping syndrome’

The US military operation against Iran has demonstrated in the most dramatic terms the need for EU autonomy in global affairs. Responding to the situation, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has called for a new EU foreign policy to guide the bloc towards “European independence”.

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A Woman of Substance: Channel 4’s lavish remake revives the pleasures – and contradictions – of the bonkbuster

When Channel 4 premiered its adaptation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s A Woman of Substance in 1985, the saga of Emma Harte – the Yorkshire maid who becomes one of the richest women in the world – was a ratings juggernaut. The new eight-part remake arrives with a curious mix of…

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‘Opera needs to attract good writers and tell better stories’: four experts on how opera can survive, thrive and reach new audiences

Earlier this month, former English National Opera artistic director John Berry said opera in the UK needed to “attract good writers and tell better stories” that could tap into the zeitgeist, making the art form more contemporary and accessible. But is this kind of approach enough to capture the attention…

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The nine worst mothers in literature – according to our experts

For Mother’s Day, we asked nine of our academic experts to tell us who they think is the worst mother in literature. From serious villains to children’s book baddies, these mothers subvert every maternal instinct.

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The Tasters: a quietly devastating film about the women forced to test Hitler’s food for poison

Director Silvio Soldini’s wartime drama The Tasters is a gripping and deeply affecting film. Inspired by the testimony of Margot Wölk, who claimed in 2012 that she had been forced to taste Adolf Hitler’s food during the second world war, the film examines survival and moral compromise among those caught…

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Difficult friends and relatives could be making you age faster – new study

Our relationships shape our health in many ways. Friends and family can provide support during difficult times and encourage healthy habits. But not all relationships are positive – some can be a persistent source of stress.

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Why we keep swimming in polluted waters – researchers

More than 7.5 million people immerse themselves in lakes, rivers, seas and lidos every year in the UK.

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China’s ban on fuel exports is deeply worrying for Australian air travellers

Australia’s vulnerability to liquid fuel shortages and price hikes has intensified amid reports China has told oil refiners to halt all fuel exports. This adds to continued global uncertainty about the duration of the Iran conflict and its impact upon oil supplies.

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How the menstrual cycle can make or break an athlete’s performance

As soccer’s Women’s Asian Cup continues in Australia, much analysis will inevitably focus on the physical: the speed of Mary Fowler, the power of Sarina Bolden, the endurance of Yui Hasegawa and Ellie Carpenter.

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It’s not hoarding: farmers need to buy huge amounts of diesel to keep our food secure

Over recent weeks, Australian drivers have watched as petrol and diesel prices have soared, raising concerns about wider price shocks to come.

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New ban on dangerous rodent poisons is lifeline for our native animals

We’ve just had an epic win for our native animals, such as owls, goannas and eagles. And after years contributing to the scientific evidence on the wildlife impact of rodent poisons, it’s a day scientists like myself feared would never come.

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Why doesn’t Hobart have a Chinatown?

On November 18 1909, greengrocer Claude Nam Shing was woken up by shouts of “fire”. He found his store, on the corner of Elizabeth and Melville Streets in central Hobart, ablaze.

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Desperate to flee abuse in Cambodian scam compounds, these young Indonesians are now facing suspicion back home

In the first two weeks of March, two young Indonesian women died alone in a hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Oil, petrol, gasoline: a chemical engineer explains how crude turns into fuel

As the US–Israel war on Iran escalates, so too does the global oil crisis.

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