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Arguments for harsh vaping regulations are just smoke and mirrors

Restrictions on vaping are often predicated on the idea that they protect children and teenagers from a vaping “epidemic.” Despite the claim of an “epidemic,” fewer teens are vaping now than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with falling teen vaping rates, regulators are slow to ...

‘Jimmy’s World,’ a lesson in journalistic confirmation bias

The opening sentence is a stunner, wrapping emotional arms around the reader: “Jimmy is 8 years old and a third-generation heroin addict, a precocious little boy with sandy hair, velvety brown eyes and needle marks freckling the baby-smooth skin of his thin brown arms.” The remaining ...

Artificial intelligence has scary views of god and religion

Those who work with language have reason to worry about the effect of artificial intelligence and its awesome skill with words. You can, for example, ask ChatGPT to write an article on almost any subject, and it will mostly come back with something ready for the page, untouched by a human ...

The world needs nuclear power to tackle climate change

A new nuclear energy plant opened without a bang — a good thing given the level of opposition among many environmentalists. But climate hawks are defenders of the fuel source, saying the global community can’t meet its Paris goals without it. It is irresponsible to shun nuclear energy. By ...

China has the world by the GEMs

While the world has surged ahead to invest in a greener future, China’s energy dominance and forward-thinking strategy — coupled with key alliances with resource-rich nations — present a grave threat to U.S. interests. Despite recent commitments of more than $500 billion to clean energy ...

Quiz on political debates — encounters that make, and break, candidates

The drama surrounding the coming August 23 Republican presidential debate is a reminder of how high the stakes can be when candidates face off in front of the nation. Just how much do you know about these all-important encounters in America’s political past? Test your knowledge with this ...