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Whistleblower calls for government transparency as Congress digs for the truth about UFOs

Chris Impey, University of Arizona

All who testified before a congressional subcommittee claimed that UFOs pose a threat to national security, though there’s still no public evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial.

Why Dunkin’ and Lego rebrands succeeded – but X missed the mark

Matthew Pittman, University of Tennessee

A scholar of design who researches brand campaigns critiques the social media platform's new look.

Trump faces additional charges – 4 essential reads to understand the case against him for hoarding classified documents

Naomi Schalit, The Conversation

Former President Donald Trump was indicted on further charges over his hoarding of classified documents – and he has a new co-defendant in the case.

Giuliani claims the First Amendment lets him lie – 3 essential reads

Jeff Inglis, The Conversation

To what degree can the First Amendment be used to protect someone from the consequences of lying?

Sinead O'Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking

Brenna Moore, Fordham University

A professor of modern Catholicism looks back at the ways the iconic Irish singer steeped herself in religion, even as she criticized its institutions.

Millions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors like smoking, obesity and workplace ergonomics could curb the trend, research shows

Jaimie Steinmetz, University of Washington; Manuela Ferreira, University of Sydney

The prevalence of low back pain continues to surge worldwide, but many treatments currently available offer little to no relief.

Fixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices – and that requires new laws and policies

Kathleen Trejo Tello, College of Charleston

Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can lead to a lifetime of poor health.

As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren’t aware of it

Emmy Betz, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse issues or mental health problems.

Will Ukraine be able to win over the Global South in its fight against Russian aggression?

Galyna Piskorska, The University of Melbourne

Research shows Russian disinformation is often repeated in the media in the Global South, influencing public opinion.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts uses conflicting views of race to resolve America’s history of racial discrimination

In search of the world’s largest freshwater fish – the wonderfully weird giants lurking in Earth’s rivers

Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of US military promotions takes a historic tradition to a radical new level – and could go beyond Congress’ August break

Here’s the first question of this week’s edition:

Crooner Tony Bennett died at age 96 after a career that lasted nearly 80 years. Who shared the stage with him at his final concerts at Radio City Music Hall in 2021?

1. A. Lady Gaga
2. B. Billy Joel
3. C. Kid Rock
4. D. Alicia Keys

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