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What poll watchers can - and can’t - do on Election Day

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Caitlin Clark, Christine Brennan and how racial stereotypes persist in the media’s WNBA coverage

A journalism scholar who studies women’s sports and fandom gives her take on the controversy involving a USA Today columnist's recent exchange with a WNBA player.
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Sand safety: What to know before digging tunnels or building sandcastles at the beach

If a hole in the sand is deep enough and collapses, it can be extremely difficult to escape.
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Pet-owners: watch out for foxtail seed pods that can harm your dog or cat this summer

Despite the cute name, these unassuming grass seed pod can pose a major threat to your pet’s health.
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Cicada broods map: See the states where billions of cicadas are emerging soon

From late April through June, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas.
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Who is still getting HIV in America? Medication is only half the fight

World AIDS Day serves as a poignant reminder that the fight against HIV is one that requires a nuanced understanding of the challenges different communities face.
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Here's how to prevent foodborne illnesses from ruining your Thanksgiving

More than 1 million people in the U.S. get sick every year after eating food contaminated with salmonella.
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Here's why COVID may have hit some harder than others, or not at all for some

Researchers wanted to explore the reason why so many people tested positive for the virus without realizing they had it. They found an answer in genetics.
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America’s aging flood control infrastructure is failing – federal funding is coming, but too often new construction relies on old data

As federal funding rolls in, communities run the risk of spending millions of dollars on systems that weren’t built to handle the flood risks ahead.
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Sabertooth cat skull found in Iowa reveals details about Ice Age predator

Scientists believe the skull found in Iowa can reveal more about the life history, prey selection and eventual extinction of this ancient predator.
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What to know about the spring equinox

The spring equinox is on Monday, March 20! Here's what to know.
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Neurologist explains why 'springing ahead' is a step back for health

Researchers says the transition to daylight saving time each spring doesn't just affect people immediately after the time change.