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August 18, 2024

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We reviewed the health habits of centenarians. These 4 things could lead to a longer life

August 18, 2024

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3 of Jane Austen’s 6 brothers engaged in antislavery activism − new research offers more clues about her own views

August 18, 2024

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Ron Daniels: Black America must rally around Kamala Harris to save our nation

August 17, 2024

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Farewell Gena Rowlands, the formidable actress whose characters always seemed to be tipping into madness

August 17, 2024

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Historic 2024 Democratic National Convention set to kick off in Chicago

August 17, 2024

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How Paris 2024 became the most memed Olympics ever

August 17, 2024

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Five things to watch for at this year’s Democratic National Convention – and what they mean for the election

August 17, 2024

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Gen X and millennials at greater risk of 17 types of cancer compared to previous generations – here’s what you need to know

August 17, 2024

By: The Conversation