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Jul 21, 2026

The Hidden Problem with Democrats’ $25 Minimum Wage Bill

The article examines the potential economic consequences of the Democrats' proposed $25 minimum wage bill, highlighting concerns about job loss and inflation that could arise from such a significant increase.

United States

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Environment

Jul 21, 2026

Basement Wetness, Indoor Environmental Hazards, and Health in Climate-Vulnerable Urban Communities

Examined links between basement wetness, indoor microbial and radon exposures, air quality, and residents health and risk perceptions in two predominantly Black, climate-vulnerable Pittsburgh neighborhoods using a community-engaged design

United States

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Healthcare

Jul 21, 2026

Staffing Audit Outcomes Among California Skilled Nursing Facilities, Prior to and After COVID-19–Related Staffing Waivers

California conducts audits of skilled nursing facilities to ensure required staffing levels. We examined facility characteristics associated with failing these audits, trends before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of waiver policies

United States

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Economy

Jul 21, 2026

An Economic Analysis of Midstream Manufacturing in the EU Defence and Aerospace Sectors and Opportunities for a More Circular Economy in the UK

This report is a concise review of the policy, regulatory and economic landscape for the EU-UK midstream areas in the aerospace and defence sectors

United Kingdom

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Economy

Jul 21, 2026

Trump Plans to Impose New Illegal Tariffs on Canada

The 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports are based on the long-defunct Section 338 of the notorious Smoot-Hawley tariff act

Canada

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Politics

Jul 21, 2026

Contradictions of Socialist Prison Abolitionism

Many "democratic socialists" want to abolish prisons. But this is in conflict with their objective of making many more activities illegal

United States

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Geopolitics

Jul 21, 2026

Is the War in Iran Spiraling Out of Control?

Matt Welch appears on the left. Nick Gillespie appears on the right. An image of Secretary Pete Hegseth appears in the center square. Bold text across the top of the screen reads "HOW DOES THIS SEND?"

United States

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Geopolitics

Jul 21, 2026

Trump Is Caught in the Trap He Set

The war in Iran has dealt a serious blow to the idea that the president can slip out of any bind easily

Global

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Technology

Jul 21, 2026

Photos: 50 Years Since Viking 1 Landed on Mars

On July 20, 1976, Viking 1—the first successful Mars lander in history—touched down on the red planet. NASA’s Viking Program sent two pairs of orbiters and landers to Mars, gathering an incredible amount of data and imagery from 1976 until 1982

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