The Islamic State is a shadow of what it was a bit less than a decade ago, but Islamic State offshoots have spread and gained prominence across the world.
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Elliott Epstein: Religion has real and tangible benefits for followers
Taking part in religious rituals builds social bonds, the all-important connections that people need for sound mental health.
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Chronology: Crisis in Haiti comes after decades of turmoil
Here’s a timeline of key events in Haiti’s modern political history, leading up to the ongoing crisis.
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How Haiti became a failed state
Haiti is facing a wave of chaos as gang violence grips the country.
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The U.S. has tried to ‘fix’ Haiti before. How will this time be different?
History weighs on the Biden administration as it seeks to bring stability to Haiti. Critics say officials are at risk of repeating past mistakes.
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NIL is everywhere in college sports. But what exactly does it mean?
NIL stands for name, image and likeness, but a fuller explanation is required to truly understand its role in reshaping college athletics.
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Players still don’t get paid. That’s the real college football scandal.
It is no longer far-fetched, preposterous or impossible to imagine college athletes getting a true piece of the financial pie.
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By clinging to the past, the NCAA has no future
College athletes — like those at Dartmouth that voted to unionize this week — no longer wait for change. That leaves the NCAA struggling to avoid becoming obsolete.
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COVID barely gets a mention these days — here’s why that’s a dangerous situation
COVID complacency is a serious threat to public health. COVID hasn’t gone away. Vaccines haven’t become pointless – and it’s a good idea to keep wearing your mask.
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Marwo Sougue’s parents saved her from becoming a child bride
When she was 15, her parents sought asylum in America so she wouldn’t have to marry her widowed uncle.