Climate reparations top UN summit agenda

How winning $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot could still lead to bankruptcy

Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University

Squandering all that money is easier than it seems.

Drugs that treat opioid use disorder are a good use for multibillion-dollar settlement funds

Elizabeth Chiarello, Saint Louis University

After battling drug manufacturers and distributors in court for years, local and state governments are about to receive a windfall that could expand access to treatments that can save lives.

Over-the-counter hearing aids offer a wide range of options – here are some of the caveats consumers should consider

Vinaya Manchaiah, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Cory Portnuff, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

They are cheaper to buy and don’t require a doctor’s prescription. But over-the-counter hearing aids come with some stipulations.

Yes, it’s the economy, but the state of democracy, abortion and Ukraine loom large as issues before 2022 midterms

Stella Rouse, University of Maryland; Shibley Telhami, University of Maryland

Inflation, abortion and state of US democracy rank among the top issues facing voters before the midterm elections, regardless of race, ethnicity or party affiliation.

Automatic voter reregistration can substantially boost turnout

Seo-young Silvia Kim, American University School of Public Affairs

When registered voters who move get help reregistering to vote in their new locations, they are more likely to cast a ballot at the next election.

Generous aid to Ukraine is diverting resources away from other refugee crises around the world

Tazreena Sajjad, American University School of International Service

The international response to the refugee crisis in Ukraine has been impressive. But humanitarian aid is falling short to help refugees in other countries such as Bangladesh, Yemen and Ethiopia.

Inoculate yourself against election misinformation campaigns – 3 essential reads

Jeff Inglis, The Conversation

As elections approach – and even after they’re done – there’s a lot of confusing, and deliberately misleading, information out there. Learn how to protect yourself.

Imran Khan shot: How attack will affect protest campaign led by Pakistan’s ousted leader

Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University

Former prime minister emerges from assassination attempt wounded, but vowing to continue protest against government.

Catholic conflicts on marriage continue, even decades after Vatican II

Joanne M. Pierce, College of the Holy Cross

Catholics disagree over how to adapt the church’s doctrine and practices, especially marriage, to different cultures.

Mormon church’s celebration of Latino cultures puts spotlight on often-overlooked diversity

Brittany Romanello, Arizona State University

Latina women hold few top leadership positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but their contributions help keep congregations going.

How to depolarize deeply divided societies

Gemma Ware, The Conversation; Daniel Merino, The Conversation

We talk to a political scientist and a philosopher about how to bring countries back from dangerous levels of polarization. Listen to The Conversation Weekly.

Here’s the first question of this week’s edition:
With 98% of its colonies at risk of extinction by 2100, which species recently received Endangered Species Act protection?

1. A. Emperor penguin
2. B. Giant panda
3. C. Louisiana black bear
4. D. Arabian oryx

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