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Up For Debate: Should The US Abolish The Death Penalty?
Newsy partners with Intelligence Squared U.S. to restore critical thinking. In this debate, experts take on the death penalty.
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Posted: 9:20 a.m. EDT Oct 4, 2018
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The Taylor Swift effect and the sudden surge in female NFL fans
A new report found that 64% of Gen Z and millennial women now hold a favorable view of the NFL, the highest figure ever.
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Mental health program aims to break down barriers for Hispanics
Stigma is a primary reason Hispanics say they don't seek mental health treatment. A program in El Paso is trying a different approach to reach them.
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Post-pandemic work world leaves more employees feeling isolated
It's estimated that the U.S. economy lost more than $400 billion in productivity last year due to workers feeling socially isolated.
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity
The goal is to more accurately count residents, including those who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.
Candidate named Literally Anybody Else running for president
A Texas man legally changed his name as he hopes to attract disgruntled voters to his presidential campaign.
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FCC considers rule change to make 988 suicide hotline more accessible
The agency could require phone companies to direct calls for help based on the caller's physical location rather than their area code.