Stop junk food ads on kids’ apps – WHO
Children need to be protected from pervasive junk food adverts in apps, social media and video blogs, the World Health Organization says.
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Why we must design as if we’re part of nature
Most of humanity has lost a vital connection with the natural world — a connection that, from our species’ origins until recently, informed and sustained our participation in nature.
U.S. authorities warn of al Qaeda threat to election
Federal officials have warned authorities in New York City, Texas and Virginia about an unspecific threat of attacks by al Qaeda militants around Election Day, putting local law enforcement on alert days before the vote
Rigor, Faculty Rights, Completion
Instructor says he was fired -- shortly after he complained to accreditor -- for refusing to water down his curriculum and requirements. Another instructor quit rather than comply.
Alabama State University board suspends president
Alabama State University Board of Trustees placed university president Gwen Boyd on administrative leave during a meeting Friday.
Big oil’s $1 billion bet on climate solutions
A group of major oil and gas companies today unveiled plans to invest more than $1 billion towards tackling climate change by accelerating development of low emissions technology such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) and energy efficiency ...
Rolling Stone defamed University of Virginia administrator in rape story, jury finds
A federal jury on Friday found Rolling Stone magazine, its publisher and a reporter defamed a University of Virginia administrator in a discredited story about gang rape at a fraternity house.
The other side of Syria’s war: Damascus students eye US election
Every Wednesday in the heart of the Syrian capital, a group of 9th graders meet for a debate club with a difference.
How to review 650,000 emails in eight days
To the outrage of Donald Trump and his supporters, the FBI says it has found no evidence of criminality in a newly-discovered trove of emails linked to Hillary Clinton
Shopping for Transfers
New company hopes to increase number of community college transfers by offering a marketplace for students and four-year institutions to better understand degree paths.
