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Washington University in St. Louis

Private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Jan 30, 2026
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Has the roberts supreme court overturned more decisions than prior supreme courts?

has overturned notable precedents — including high-profile rulings like — but whether it has overturned more decisions than prior courts depends on how “overturned” is measured; by one academic count ...

Jan 31, 2026

What evidence links sanctuary policies to crime rates, economic outcomes, and public‑health metrics?

A substantial and growing body of empirical research finds no evidence that increase overall crime—and in many studies they are associated with lower crime, stronger local economies, and improved heal...

Jan 9, 2026

Which U.S. states currently lack explicit statutes covering AI‑generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM)?

Reporting shows a patchwork: at least 20 states have enacted laws that expressly prohibit AI‑generated sexual images of minors, but many state codes remain unmodified and therefore do not explicitly m...

Jan 1, 2026

Was a cute found for dementia and Alzheimer’s this month?

No, a cure for dementia or Alzheimer’s was not found this month; recent reports describe important advances — including drugs that clear amyloid and animal studies that reverse disease features — but ...

Dec 30, 2025

How do GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro affect diabetes risk and who is studying broader access?

GLP‑1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) lower blood sugar and produce large, sustained weight loss and — in people with type 2 diabetes — have ...

Nov 27, 2025

Which US cities have implemented effective strategies to reduce political violence since 2020?

There is limited, direct reporting in the provided materials that lists U.S. cities that have explicitly and measurably "reduced political violence" since 2020; most sources discuss strategies, nation...

Nov 20, 2025

What steps can alumni take to proactively inform past employers or admissions offices about an official degree-title change?

Alumni who need to communicate an official degree-title change should first use their issuing school’s registrar or alumni services to request updated documentation (diploma, graduation letter) and to...