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                              Editorials

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                              God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                              God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                              The Nonpareil writes in an editorial that the Sex Pistols would call this a ‘fascist regime,’ but scholars debating the terms "kleptocracy" versus "oligarchy."

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                              New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                              New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                              Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                              Columnists

                              Is lettuce safe? Probably. Will outbreak spur change? Hopefully | Lisa Jarvis

                              Is lettuce safe? Probably. Will outbreak spur change? Hopefully | Lisa Jarvis

                              For the last month, Americans have viewed their lunchtime salads or even a single, crisp leaf of iceberg on their burger as a possible threat. Could it harbor cyclospora, the explosive-diarrhea-causing parasite that by early August had sickened thousands, hospitalized hundreds, and led to two deaths?

                              In the face of Iranian ‘demands,’ tighten the squeeze | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                              In the face of Iranian ‘demands,’ tighten the squeeze | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                              President Donald Trump’s chief negotiating strategy consists of keeping the other party guessing about what he might do next. As this pertains to Iran, the president has repeatedly threatened Tehran with additional military action only to back off once new “peace talks” are on the table.

                              Evidence over politics when it comes to childhood vaccines | Baltimore Sun

                              Evidence over politics when it comes to childhood vaccines | Baltimore Sun

                              Parents deserve clarity when making decisions about childhood vaccines. They should not have to choose between political pronouncements and public health institutions whose credibility has been tested in recent years.

                              Trump scales back South Korea military drills, pointing to relationship with Kim

                              Trump scales back South Korea military drills, pointing to relationship with Kim

                              Trump says South Korea won't help with Iran, the exercises are costly and they “send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile."

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                              Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                              Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                              Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                              Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                              Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                              Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                              Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                              Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                              Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                              Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                              Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                              Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                              Letters to the Editor

                              Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                              Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                              "This Earth Day should be recognized as a time to begin the concerted effort to make our home planet ... healthier. Without a healthy planet, nothing else can be sustainable."

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                              Bring wind energy to Fremont County

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                              Shenandoah has the nicest people

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                              Fly Iowa creates memorable day for Clarinda

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