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The Supreme Court just shriveled federal protection for wetlands, leaving many of these valuable ecosystems at risk

May 29, 2023

By Albert C. Lin University of California, Davis (THE CONVERSATION) —The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Sackett v. EPA that federal protection of wetlands encompasses only those wetlands that directly adjoin rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. ...

Military drones are ­swarming the skies of Ukraine and other conflict hot spots - and anything goes when it comes to ­international law

May 29, 2023

Tara Sonenshine, Tufts University (THE CONVERSATION) —Loud explosions rock the evening sky. Streaks of light appear like comets. Missiles rain down. Below, people scramble for cover. The injured are taken on stretchers – the dead, buried. That ...

Legal People

May 29, 2023

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Charles A. Peterson has joined the firm.  Peterson is a member of the firm’s nationally recognized Asbestos/ Toxic Tort Practice Group. His practice ...

A tasty meal for a heart-healthy summer

May 29, 2023

Family Features As you plan your summer fun, think also about adopting healthy habits that can help keep your blood pressure under control. When your blood pressure is consistently high – a condition called hypertension – blood flows through arteries ...

A veggie burger even Memorial Day meat eaters will love

May 29, 2023

Christopher Kimball While meat lovers look forward to a Memorial Day barbecue, many people might be looking for a vegetarian option. With their high protein content, black beans lend meaty substance to veggie burgers. Too often, though, the patties turn to ...

Trans joy and family bonds are big parts of the transgender experience lost in media coverage and anti-trans legislation

May 29, 2023

Derek P. Siegel, UMass Amherst (THE CONVERSATION) — Since the beginning of 2023, 49 U.S. state legislatures have introduced over 500 anti-trans bills. While mainstream media increasingly cover violence and legislative attacks against trans people, many ...