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Gun violence spills into new neighborhoods as gentrification displaces drug crime

Gun violence spills into new neighborhoods as gentrification displaces drug crime

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — Gentrification doesn’t erase drug crime and gun violence. Instead, research from West Virginia University economist Zachary Porreca shows that when one urban block becomes upwardly mobile, organized criminal…

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U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — Washington, D.C., (May 2, 2023) – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and former Senator Robert Portman (R-OH) have been awarded the 2023 Madison Prize for Constitutional Excellence,…

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U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

Fed-Predicted Recession More Likely Severe than Mild

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — As recent survey results from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reinforce Fed economists predicting a mild recession from the recent banking crisis, finance professor Albert “Pete” Kyle at the University of Maryland agrees a…

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The old guard: Joe Biden seems like a spring chicken compared to some of these guys

The old guard: Joe Biden seems like a spring chicken compared to some of these guys

April 26, 2023April 27, 2023 · Politics

When the U.S. president on Tuesday announced that he would seek reelection in 2024, attention quickly turned to his advanced age.  If elected, Joe Biden would be 82…

Read more The old guard: Joe Biden seems like a spring chicken compared to some of these guys
U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

Wealthy white homeowners more likely to see financial benefits from land conservation, study shows

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — KINGSTON, R.I. – April 25, 2023 – Land conservation projects do more than preserve open space and natural ecosystems. They can also boost property values for…

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‘I honestly don’t know if this is the last time’ — America’s great peacemaker returns to Belfast

‘I honestly don’t know if this is the last time’ — America’s great peacemaker returns to Belfast

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BELFAST — He fought for peace in Northern Ireland — and now George Mitchell is fighting for…

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Judicial reform and protests in the Middle East; expert available to discuss political implications

Judicial reform and protests in the Middle East; expert available to discuss political implications

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 · Breaking News

Labor strikes and protests by Israeli military officers have decried moves by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin (“Bibi”) Netanyahu to overhaul the judiciary system, potentially reducing the…

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New Braintrust Seeks to Launch Era of North American Regional Competitiveness

New Braintrust Seeks to Launch Era of North American Regional Competitiveness

March 24, 2023March 26, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — Given the U.S.-China trade conflict and concerns over trade disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, regionalizing supply chains is at the center of the discussion…

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U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

East and West Germans show preference for different government systems 30 years on

March 17, 2023March 19, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — Even after 27 years of reunification, East Germans are still more likely to be pro-state support than their Western counterparts, a new study published in the De Gruyter…

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U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

House, Senate Reintroduce Bill to Increase Medicare Coverage of Chiropractic Services

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — Arlington, VA – Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have reintroduced legislation to increase access to Medicare-covered services provided by doctors of chiropractic. The…

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U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

Daylight Savings Begins This Weekend, Hackensack Meridian Sleep Experts Available on Health Impact, How to Prepare Your Body for the Loss of Sleep and Why They Want US to Stop “Springing Forward” to Daylight Saving Time

March 10, 2023March 11, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — Daylight saving time begins this weekend, meaning clocks will move ahead one hour this Sunday. This means while you will gain more hours of daylight for…

Read more Daylight Savings Begins This Weekend, Hackensack Meridian Sleep Experts Available on Health Impact, How to Prepare Your Body for the Loss of Sleep and Why They Want US to Stop “Springing Forward” to Daylight Saving Time
U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

The claim that U.S. temperatures are not trending upward is false

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 · Fact Checking

Fact Check By: Newswise Truthfulness: False Claim: Zero US warming in 18 years, per US Climate Reference Network temp stations. That’s no US warming despite 30% of total…

Read more The claim that U.S. temperatures are not trending upward is false
U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

Syria peacebuilding efforts must address causes of the country’s “failed” state

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — Any attempts to build peace in Syria must address the factors which led to the country being a failed state before civil war began, research says.…

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Connections with Jimmy Carter extend into West Virginia

Connections with Jimmy Carter extend into West Virginia

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — Several West Virginia University faculty and staff members with a range of ties to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter cite his work in service and education…

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U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

After one year of war, how to break the stalemate in Ukraine?

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 · Breaking News

February 24 will mark one year since Russian tanks rolled over the border into Ukraine. As it stands there is still no end in sight and the U.S.…

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The unnecessary burden of war

The unnecessary burden of war

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — Governments could help millions of people and save a lot of money with targeted energy subsidies. Different kinds of households around the world suffer in various…

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U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

U.S. unprepared for dangers posed by zoonotic diseases, new analysis concludes

February 16, 2023February 17, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — The United States, the largest importer of wildlife in the world, is not prepared for future spread of animal-borne, or zoonotic, diseases due to gaps among…

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U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

Fact-checking the reporting of the explosion in East Palestine, Ohio

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 · Fact Checking

Five days after a Norfolk Southern train carrying vinyl chloride derailed and exploded near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, crews ignited a controlled burn of toxic chemicals to prevent a…

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U.S. Senator Klobuchar and Former U.S. Senator Portman Receive American University’s Prize for Legislative Compromise

State of the Union Coverage: Experts Available

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 · Breaking News

Rutgers University–New Brunswick faculty experts are available before, during and after President Biden’s State of the Union address on Feb. 7. For interviews, please reach out to the…

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Notre Dame study finds voter ID laws mobilize voters in both parties, rather than sway election results

Notre Dame study finds voter ID laws mobilize voters in both parties, rather than sway election results

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 · Breaking News

Newswise — In the past two decades, many state governments have enacted voter identification requirements for constituents voting in their state, requiring a photo ID or other significant…

Read more Notre Dame study finds voter ID laws mobilize voters in both parties, rather than sway election results
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