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More States Are Turning Off Their Electrical Grids To Prevent Wildfires — But It’s A Delicate Operation
Utilities must learn to communicate their decisions to the public, especially those whose medical care relies on power.
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The Weekly News Quiz: May 17
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The Weekly News Quiz: May 10
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Polarization May Phase Out Of American Politics As Younger Generations Shift Into Power
Earlier generations — the Silents, baby boomers and Gen X — are more divided than millennials and Gen Z.
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The Weekly News Quiz: May 3
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What Will A Change In U.S. House Leadership Mean For Hawaii?
Civil Beat Washington, D.C. Correspondent Nick Grube joined us in the newsroom to talk about what’s new on the hill, including millions of dollars headed to our islands.
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High Interest Rates Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon — A Business Economist Explains Why
The latest economic data discouraged the Fed from easing up as it gathered for its latest policy meeting.
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The Weekly News Quiz: April 26
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Potent New Cannabis Products Can Present Hazards For Adolescents
The risks of cannabis use are even greater with concentrates due to the high levels of THC.
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A Young Black Scientist Discovered A Pivotal Leprosy Treatment But Is Only Now Getting Proper Recognition
An older colleague took the credit for the discovery after the untimely early death of Alice Ball in 1916.