The Conversation - The problem with No Mow May

Latest inflation figures are good news – even if they give a lot of people heartburn

Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha

Investors, homebuyers and central bankers all have reason to be irritated by the latest data, and inflation isn’t licked just yet. But the numbers also show reason for optimism.

Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister follows country’s slide into political polarization

Alexandria Wilson-McDonald, American University School of International Service

The shooting of Robert Fico was ‘politically motivated,’ authorities say.

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu

Kerry E. Kaylegian, Penn State

Before World War II, pathogens in milk accounted for 1 in 4 cases of foodborne diseases in the US. Pasteurization reduced this figure to less than 1%.

A silent Trump with eyes closed and a convicted liar on the stand − 2 experienced observers of Trump’s criminal trial discuss what stands out

Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands

Bats in Colorado face fight against deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome

Rap ‘beef’ as public spectacle is a dangerous game that artists rarely win

Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR

Asian Jewish Americans have a double reason to celebrate their heritage in May

‘Dancing’ raisins − a simple kitchen experiment reveals how objects can extract energy from their environment and come to life

How a British military march became the distinctive sound of American graduations

Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation

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

On May 15, the Vatican began hosting a global conference on climate change. In a statement, whom did Pope Francis blame for the world's lack of climate action?

1. A. "The Devil, the Devil in us all"
2. B. "The greedy pursuit of short-term gains by polluting industries"
3. C. "Politicians who care not a fig for the Earth"
4. D. "The Koch brothers, or Koke brothers, however it's pronounced"

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