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Where The Women Aren’t: On Coronavirus Task Forces
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The pandemic is reportedly taking a greater toll on women. Yet women are underrepresented in expert groups that decide how to control the coronavirus and where funds should go.
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Fake Facts Are Flying About Coronavirus. Now There’s A Plan To Debunk Them
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Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.
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Countries Are Ranked On Everything From Health To Happiness. What’s The Point?
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Nonprofits and advocacy groups use the rankings as a tool to name and shame countries into improving their policies. But the indexes do have some drawbacks.
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Prize-Winning #iPhoneOnly Photos: From Dinos To Divers
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A selection of the winning photos from the 2018 iPhone Photography Awards contest.
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VIDEO: 10-Year-Old ‘DJ Switch’ From Ghana Will Melt Your Heart
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She raps, dances and plays trumpet and keyboards. She loves school and wants to be a gynecologist when she grows up. But right now she just wants to make people happy.
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#MosqueMeToo Gives Muslim Women A Voice About Sexual Misconduct At Mecca
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Inspired by a viral Facebook post, Muslim women around the world are sharing their stories of being groped and fondled in the holiest place in the Islamic world.
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How To Make The World A Better Place In 2018, According To Pope Francis
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He spoke about topics in the headlines but also voiced concerns about the risks of technology and the need to develop better drugs without worrying about profits.