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The federal government’s system of tax benefits and deductions reinforces and even worsens gender inequality, with men taking 62 cents of every dollar the government spends on tax breaks, a new study argues. But the study shows that much of the inequity is a reflection of the broader gender inequities in society — the reality, […]

Rats have been cured of alcoholism by having laser beams blasted at their brains, ending their dependency with a “flip of a switch,” exciting new research has revealed. Scientists from Scripps Research fired lasers at specific neurons in the alcohol-addicted rat brains, which rid the rats of the desire to drink, as well as reducing […]

The lead producer on Anthem has revealed a new social area that has been implemented following player feedback. The new Launch Bay is an area where players can “hang out… use the forge, reload and grab a new contract,” according to a tweet from BioWare’s Michael Gamble. He went on to explain that once a […]

Canada can raise its rainbow flag a little higher today. The home of one of North America’s largest Pride celebrations has been ranked among the most LGBTQ+-friendly travel destinations in the world. According to a new list published by gay holiday guide Spartacus, Canada, Portugal and Sweden share the title of most LGBTQ+-friendly travel destinations. […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 2016 NFCA Convention kicks off on Wednesday Dec. 7 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 10 at the New Orleans Marriott.  Over the course of four days, attendees have a wide array of opportunities to educate themselves, network, conduct business, be recognized for their achievements, discover innovative products and have fun. To get […]

Russians will vote for a new president on March 18, with seven challengers facing the incumbent, Vladimir Putin. RT will preview the election this week, starting with a fresh face who has added intrigue to the contest. Who? Pavel Grudinin Party? He’s backed by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), even though he’s […]

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An island nation with a small 1,700-troop army, Malta spent the last three years creating its own elite rapid-response team. The unit entered the spotlight this week after a dramatic raid on a tanker, hijacked by asylum seekers. The Maltese special operations team seized the ship on Thursday morning. The raid was difficult because it […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gold Pass and general admission single-session tickets are now available for the World Cup of Softball XI and Border Battle VIII, which will be held July 4-10 in Oklahoma City, Okla. at ASA Hall of Fame Complex – OGE Energy Field – INTEGRIS Field. Highlighted by the top 10 teams in the world, tickets are on […]

Wonder Woman 3, which will arrive at some point in the future following 2020’s Wonder Woman 1984, is “definitely a contemporary story.” Speaking to THR, Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins has said that she has an idea where Wonder Woman 3 could go and, unlike the first two films, she wants it to be set […]