Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020
Can You Trust Companies That Say Their Plastic Products Are Recyclable?
U.S. regulators may crack down on deceptive claims.
Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2024
Why Voters Often Defend Political Misinformation
‘Moral flexibility’ helps people overlook falsehoods — if they believe the inaccurate info speaks to a larger truth.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Sept. 27
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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Genetically Modified Plants Are Coming Out Of The Lab And Into Homes And Gardens
Today, DNA modification technologies are becoming available directly to consumers.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Sept. 20
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Sept. 13
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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Debate Persists Over Rights Denied To Millions From U.S. Territories
Nearly 4 million people live in the five inhabited U.S. territories, but their ability to participate in American democracy is limited. When one American Samoan fought for more, he caused rifts across the islands.
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US Fossil Fuel Use Has Increased — Despite Presidential Energy Goals
Under both Trump and Biden-Harris, U.S. oil and gas production surged to record highs, despite very different energy goals
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Oregon Man Charged In Killing Of Nurse Days After Her Hawaii Wedding
Melissa Jubane had just returned to the mainland Sept. 1.
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Georgia High School Shooting Shows How Hard It Can Be To Take Action Even With Warning Signs
Police, parents and officials need to act upon warning signs that school shooters almost always give well before they open fire.