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Chess plays important role in lives of Palestinian inmates of Israeli prisons

Chess plays important role in lives of Palestinian inmates of Israeli prisons

In his nearly a decade-and-a-half in Israeli prisons, Palestinian chef, Hassan Shtayeh,...

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Children are bombarded with violence in the news – here’s how to help them cope

Children are bombarded with violence in the news – here’s how to help them cope

Over 100 mass shootings have taken place in the U.S. since the rampage in Uvalde,...

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Political crowdfunding does more than raise money – it can also rile up opponents

Political crowdfunding does more than raise money – it can also rile up opponents

The success of politicians in the U.S. largely depends on the amount of funding...

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Nina Otero-Warren – Latina champion of women’s voting rights and education in New Mexico – will soon grace US quarters

Nina Otero-Warren – Latina champion of women’s voting rights and education in New Mexico – will soon grace US quarters

Adelina “Nina” Otero-Warren was an activist who fought for women’s voting rights...

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5 ways to deal with burnout at work

5 ways to deal with burnout at work

Work has become an around-the-clock activity, courtesy of the pandemic and technology...

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Lazy Cake recipe

Lazy Cake recipe

In Turkiye they called it 'mosaic cake' which is actually the perfect name for it...

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How to keep your pets safe in a heatwave

How to keep your pets safe in a heatwave

As temperatures reach uncomfortably high levels, pets are likely to struggle with...

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Itching to get away this summer? Remember the six stages of transformative travel

Itching to get away this summer? Remember the six stages of transformative travel

In June 2022, I set off on a 10,650-mile, six-week motorcycle trip from Tennessee...

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US abortion restrictions are unlikely to influence international trends, which are largely becoming more liberal

US abortion restrictions are unlikely to influence international trends, which are largely becoming more liberal

The Supreme Court’s June 24, 2022, ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade is already...

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6 ways governments drive innovation – and how they can help post-pandemic resilience

6 ways governments drive innovation – and how they can help post-pandemic resilience

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on the global economy, with the...

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Koshari: A famous Egyptian dish recipe

Koshari: A famous Egyptian dish recipe

This is one of the most famous Egyptian dishes, made of pasta, rice and lentils,...

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I have COVID symptoms. Should I do a test?

I have COVID symptoms. Should I do a test?

You’ve got a sore throat and feel like you might be coming down with something

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‘Sometimes I don’t have the words for things’: how we are using art to research stigma and marginalisation

‘Sometimes I don’t have the words for things’: how we are using art to research stigma and marginalisation

There’s growing recognition that creative pursuits like painting, singing or dancing...

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What is gentle parenting? An expert explains

What is gentle parenting? An expert explains

In the past decade, the concept of “gentle” or “respectful” parenting has gained...

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Death literacy: why it’s important to talk about dying

Death literacy: why it’s important to talk about dying

When it comes to talking about death, we have no shortage of euphemisms

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There is no one Islamic interpretation on ethics of abortion, but the belief in God’s mercy and compassion is a crucial part of any consideration

There is no one Islamic interpretation on ethics of abortion, but the belief in God’s mercy and compassion is a crucial part of any consideration

As a scholar of Islamic ethics, I’m often asked, “What does Islam say about abortion?”

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