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Archives for September 2014

Health
Australia’s free HPV vaccine program is a big successAustralia’s free HPV vaccine program is a big success
Health

The country’s program was a bigger success than expected.

By German Lopez
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The NFL thought the Ray Rice video was a firing offense. Fox News thought it was a joke.The NFL thought the Ray Rice video was a firing offense. Fox News thought it was a joke.
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Fox and Friends, a television show featuring inoffensive furniture and hosts who say dumb things, decided it a good idea to crack jokes about the stomach-churning video.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Congress only has four full legislative workdays in the next nine weeksCongress only has four full legislative workdays in the next nine weeks
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This is getting ridiculous.

By Ezra Klein
Health
CDC anthrax lab head resigns after safety scandalCDC anthrax lab head resigns after safety scandal
Health

The departure comes after safety issues at more than one federal agency.

By Susannah Locke and Julia Belluz
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Ray Rice cut by Ravens and suspended by NFL after video of him punching his wife leakedRay Rice cut by Ravens and suspended by NFL after video of him punching his wife leaked
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The moves come hours after the video surfaced.

By Joseph Stromberg
Neuroscience
Do subliminal messages actually work?Do subliminal messages actually work?
Neuroscience

The real science about how advertisers might mess with your mind.

By Susannah Locke
Technology
What new Ray Rice video proves: the people who have the footage have the powerWhat new Ray Rice video proves: the people who have the footage have the power
Technology

It takes video to cut through “he said, she said.” Who decides whether or not to release an incriminating tape?

By Dara Lind
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How cities can dramatically reduce heat-wave deathsHow cities can dramatically reduce heat-wave deaths
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A few small tweaks — like more trees and white roofs — could reduce heat wave deaths dramatically.

By Brad Plumer
Transportation
Bike lanes have actually sped up car traffic in New York CityBike lanes have actually sped up car traffic in New York City
Transportation

Contrary to conventional wisdom, they’ve improved traffic flow — and made biking safer.

By Joseph Stromberg
Culture
Why Boardwalk Empire just jumped from 1924 to 1931Why Boardwalk Empire just jumped from 1924 to 1931
Culture

The time jump is a major part of the show’s fifth and final season.

By Emily St. James
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Why are Millennials abandoning credit cards?Why are Millennials abandoning credit cards?
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A new study finds Millennials are ditching plastic. That might hurt them in the future.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Immigration
The human cost of Obama’s delay on immigration actionThe human cost of Obama’s delay on immigration action
Immigration

Tens of thousands of immigrants will be deported — but that’s only part of the story

By Dara Lind
Climate
What will Scotland use for money if it becomes independent?What will Scotland use for money if it becomes independent?
Climate

Stick with sterling, launch a new Scottish Pound, or join the euro? The most politically appealing choice might be the most economically damaging.

By Matthew Yglesias
TV
Monday showsMonday shows
TV
By Emily St. James
Culture
Fox’s new Utopia tries to build the perfect society. It involves a lot of yelling.Fox’s new Utopia tries to build the perfect society. It involves a lot of yelling.
Culture

Here are seven things we think about the new reality series and its old-timey zeppelin pilot host.

By Emily St. James