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Governments and environmental groups are turning to international courts to address the impacts of climate changeJune 2, 2023By Daniel Merino and Nehal El-Hadi The Conversation (THE CONVERSATION) — This year, the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) — the world’s highest court — is hearing its first argument about climate commitments. In ... | Americans are increasingly moving to red, Republican-leaning states - where life is cheaper, but people also die youngerJune 2, 2023Robert Samuels, University of California, Santa Barbara (THE CONVERSATION) — The United States is an increasingly polarized country when it comes to politics – but one thing that almost all people want is to live a long, healthy life. More and ... |
After the ALS ice bucket challenge and the rise of MrBeast, stunt philanthropy might be here to stayJune 2, 2023Monica Lea, University of Nebraska Omaha (THE CONVERSATION) — Stunt philanthropy is what happens when influencers, other celebrities and people who aren’t famous at all use entertaining videos to encourage support for a charitable cause. When their ... | Michigan budget could use more restraintJune 2, 2023James M. Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy Legislators are likely to pass a state budget that spends less than Sustainable Michigan Budget limits. Yet they will do so without having to practice much restraint. According to the state’s forecasters, ... |
Amid fears of Chinese influence, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has grown more powerfulJune 2, 2023Amitrajeet A. Batabyal Rochester Institute of Technology (THE CONVERSATION) — A Chinese private equity firm, Primavera Capital Group, acquired the well-known test preparation company Princeton Review and an online learning platform, Tutor.com, in May ... | 3 signs you may need a credit card hiatusJune 2, 2023Melissa Lambarena, NerdWallet When your finances start to spiral and it becomes increasingly difficult to keep up with credit card payments or build toward financial goals, switching your payment method temporarily to cash or debit could help. Spending with ... |
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- Law school clinics tackle challenging issue of heirs’ property rights
- The NextGen bar exam includes an expansion of skills testing, so how will candidates study?
- Appellate Court Sides With Newspaper's Coverage of Judge's 'Warning Shot' Incident
- Citing Abstention Doctrine, 8th Circuit Refuses to Hear Doctor's Suit Against Iowa AG and Board of Medicine Director
- Supreme Court rules against union over strike liability
- The morning read for Friday, June 2
