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Helsinki just went a full year without traffic fatalities — here's their secret
The Finnish capital went 12 months without a traffic-related death. It’s a milestone in the European Union’s mission to achieve zero traffic deaths by 2050.
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Seattle announces plan to build 100 tiny homes, combatting city's homelessness crisis
The development of these new tiny home villages comes from a $6 million investment from the city.
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5 ways environmental law is changing in defense of the planet
While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range of environmental issues are also on the rise.
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As Trump aims to criminalize homelessness, this major US city has a different strategy: Pitching tents in parking lots
After opening its first “safe outdoor spaces” this spring, this city wants to make it even easier for homeless residents to get help.
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Study finds most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels
The number of homicides across the United States declined by 16% in 2024, continuing a recent downward trajectory, according to the latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice.
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Scientists host 'science fair of canceled grants' on Capitol Hill to fight funding cuts
In the wake of massive funding cuts to the NIH, USAID, and other scientific institutions, researchers are sharing “the things we’ll never know.”
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This woman crawled marathons to raise awareness for sexual assault. Now, thanks to her, Texas has redefined consent
After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.
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