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How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants to Transform Public Health
Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.
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How Islamophobia Moved From the Fringe to the Mainstream in Texas
Muslim communities have been growing for decades, particularly around Dallas. Now, conservatives want to roll up the welcome mat.
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Unveiling the Secret Lives of Forest Dwellers: A Closer Look at Wildlife
As someone who has spent countless hours wandering through forests, both alone and with friends, I’ve come to appreciate the complex tapestry of life that exists beyond the obvious trails and towering trees. Many of us tend to romanticize forests as serene, untouched landscapes, but beneath this tranquil exterior lies a bustling world of wildlife,…
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[Video] Episode 442 — When Forced Labor Risk Hits the P&L
n this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, Michael Volkov explains why forced labor compliance has shifted from a sustainability afterthought into a direct financial and operational threat. He walks through the U.S. Trade Representative’s new two-tier Section 301 tariff structure targeting 60 trading partner economies over forced labor practices, the rebuttable presumption under the…
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As Iran War Turns Into Economic Battle, a New U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones
The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.
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Trump’s Other Hold on the Americas: The Visa
As part of its expansionist approach to the Western Hemisphere, the Trump administration is trying to reassert its dominance, one U.S. visa at a time.
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Art Heist: 4 Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen From Sicily
The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.
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Liechtenstein Changes Its Law to Allow Women to Ascend the Throne
The move puts the principality in the majority among nearby nations with royal families.
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How a Ukrainian Bank Worker Came to Face Life in a Russian Prison
Artem Murdid, his mother and his girlfriend are accused of terrorism. They say they did nothing wrong.
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Locarno 2026: I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming, Hearing, Bruton
Though I have left Locarno, I haven’t finished writing about its many idiosyncratic offerings. The festival today announced its awards, including the recipient of the Golden Leopard (more on that in my final dispatch). And while I’m thrilled by many of the winners, in this dispatch I’d like to highlight a couple of films that…
