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Twin Megastorms Have Scientists Fearing This May Be The New Normal

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09/07/2017

Twin Megastorms Have Scientists Fearing This May Be The New Normal One week after the record deluge in Texas, the ... But for many scientists they are a worrying sign of a “ new normal” in which extreme weather...

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New Research Links Increased Minimum Wage to Reduced Child Maltreatment

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09/13/2017

New Research Links Increased Minimum Wage to Reduced Child ... families out of poverty and reduce income equality, but a new study contends that a rise in wages would also reduce ... the impact of minimum wage...

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Total Health Costs of Industrial Food Systems Are “Staggering,” Says New Report

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10/10/2017

... of Industrial Food Systems Are “Staggering,” Says New Report A new report by international experts draws significant ... of Industrial Food Systems Are “Staggering,” Says New Report ...

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How Propel Capital is Charting New Paths For Venture Philanthropy in Progressive Organizing

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12/12/2017

How Propel Capital is Charting New Paths For Venture Philanthropy in Progressive ... Last week, the fund launched Propel Democracy, a new $5 million effort that seeks 'to catalyze investment in ... first year...

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Simons Investigators Awarded 2018 Breakthrough Prize, New Horizons Prize

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12/15/2017

Simons Investigators Awarded 2018 Breakthrough Prize, New Horizons Prize Three Simons Investigators were honored at ... of Ohio State University was named a winner of the 2018 New Horizons in Physics Prize for his...

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Research to Prevent Blindess Finds New Clues to Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration

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09/02/2015

Research to Prevent Blindess Finds New Clues to Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration ... Communications.... Research to Prevent Blindess Finds New Clues to Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration ...

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Century Foundation President Comments on New Proposal Offering Debt Forgiveness

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07/22/2016

Century Foundation President Comments on New Proposal Offering Debt Forgiveness What makes you a ... loans forgiven... Century Foundation President Comments on New Proposal Offering Debt Forgiveness ...

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Sloan Foundation Funds New App and TV Series Focusing on Science

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07/27/2016

Sloan Foundation Funds New App and TV Series Focusing on Science Real science is ... about movies and science... Sloan Foundation Funds New App and TV Series Focusing on Science ...

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Simons Foundation Gives $1.5M to Explore New Approaches to Data Mining

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08/01/2016

Simons Foundation Gives $1.5M to Explore New Approaches to Data Mining It takes a well-trained eye to ... Simons Foundation Gives $1.5M to Explore New Approaches to Data Mining ...

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Introducing the Open Society Foundations’ New Communities Against Hate Initiative

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12/05/2016

Introducing the Open Society Foundations’ New Communities Against Hate Initiative The Open Society ... election... Introducing the Open Society Foundations’ New Communities Against Hate Initiative ...

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Peterson Center on Healthcare Names Jay Want, MD as New Executive Director

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06/28/2017

Peterson Center on Healthcare Names Jay Want, MD as New Executive Director The P eterson Center on Healthcare has named healthcare leader Jay Want, MD as its new Executive Director. Dr. Want will lead the Center’s...

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In Canada, Climate Change Could Open New Farmland To The Plow

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09/25/2017

In Canada, Climate Change Could Open New Farmland To The Plow As global warming intensifies ... 200,000 farmers. . . In Canada, Climate Change Could Open New Farmland To The Plow ...

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The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Funds Construction of New Playground

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07/23/2018

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Funds Construction of New Playground The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and the ... The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Funds Construction of New Playground ...

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Ford Foundation Is A Sponsor of New Exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center

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06/22/2016

Ford Foundation Is A Sponsor of New Exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center Construction soon will begin on new exhibits at the Muhammad Ali Center after work was ... Ali Center will add two permanent exhibits, along...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund Welcomes New Trustees to its Board

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07/15/2016

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Welcomes New Trustees to its Board Four candidates were elected at the ... Families and Consumer Reports. Miranda Kaiser begins a new term as an RBF trustee, having previously served from...

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Coral Bleaching Is at the Center of New Research Funded by The Zegar Family Foundation

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05/22/2018

Coral Bleaching Is at the Center of a New Research Funded the Zegar Family Foundation With a ... stressed and flee. Coral bleaching is at the center of a new research effort at UC Santa Barbara being funded by a...

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Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Jocelyn Frye as New Board Chair

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11/07/2018

Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Jocelyn Frye as New Board Chair Ms. Foundation for Women announced that Jocelyn Frye has been elected as its new Board Chair. Frye will head the body that offers guidance ... and...

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ASPCA Cautions Against Using New Cannabis Treats for Ailing Pets

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04/23/2015

ASPCA Cautions Against Using New Cannabis Treats for Ailing Pets With medical marijuana ... claim proponents.... ASPCA Cautions Against Using New Cannabis Treats for Ailing Pets ...

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Weinberg Foundation Establishes New Grants Area Supporting Veterans and their Families

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02/24/2016

Weinberg Foundation Establishes New Grants Area Supporting Veterans and their Families The ... foundations in the United States, today announced a new priority area for its grants, supporting servicemen and .....

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