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Archives for September 2014

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11 facts you should know about gun violence11 facts you should know about gun violence
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Gun suicides are more common than homicides, a tiny fraction of violent crime is committed by the mentally ill, and nine more important facts about guns and gun violence.

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A much more encouraging way to look at the jobs reportA much more encouraging way to look at the jobs report
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There’s the recovery.

By Ezra Klein
Neuroscience
What we know about football and the brainWhat we know about football and the brain
Neuroscience

The NFL’s concussion crisis, explained

By Joseph Stromberg
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Why I’m investing in bitcoins (Updated)Why I’m investing in bitcoins (Updated)
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One bitcoin is worth around $500. Here’s why I think the price could go up.

By Timothy B. Lee
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August Jobs DayAugust Jobs Day
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It’s time for the August jobs report. Here’s what economists expect.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Health Care
The Obamacare train keeps not wreckingThe Obamacare train keeps not wrecking
Health Care

Barack Obama’s signature accomplishment is succeeding beyond all reasonable expectation.

By Ezra Klein
Life
Why do humans sleep?Why do humans sleep?
Life

Researchers are beginning to figure out what all those hours of slumber are actually for.

By Susannah Locke
Teach for America’s next act
Education

With new leadership for the first time in its history, TFA is considering significant policy changes. What does that mean for a national school reform movement built upon its ideals?

By Dana Goldstein
Health Care
Obamacare premiums will fall in big citiesObamacare premiums will fall in big cities
Health Care

That could be early evidence that a key premise of Obamacare is working: more insurers are competing on the marketplaces, and that could be driving health insurance prices down.

By Sarah Kliff
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7 moments that show how funny Joan Rivers was7 moments that show how funny Joan Rivers was
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What Joan Rivers really loved, her one great joy in life, was making people laugh. And she did it so well.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Climate
US fuel economy just hit record highs. Here’s why.US fuel economy just hit record highs. Here’s why.
Climate

New cars and light trucks in the US now average 25.8 miles per gallon — a new record.

By Brad Plumer
Marriage Equality
Court rejects same-sex marriage bans in WI and INCourt rejects same-sex marriage bans in WI and IN
Marriage Equality

A major victory for LGBT advocates.

By German Lopez
Video
Can the NFL survive its concussion crisis?Can the NFL survive its concussion crisis?
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Violence might be too deeply woven into football’s DNA.

By Joseph Stromberg and Joss Fong
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Joan Rivers dies at 81Joan Rivers dies at 81
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On Thursday, the fearless and fearsome Joan Rivers died at the age of 81.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Police Violence
The feds will investigate Ferguson PoliceThe feds will investigate Ferguson Police
Police Violence

Eric Holder’s Justice Department has been much more aggressive against civil rights violations.

By German Lopez