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Buddha’s foster mother played a key role in the orphaned prince’s life – and is a model for Buddhists on Mother’s Day [3d]
Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains [3d]
A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes [3d]
From the moment he steps onto the balcony, each pope signals his style of leadership – here’s how Pope Leo XIV’s appearance compares with Pope Francis’ first [3d]
Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try [3d]
How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes [3d]
Religious charter schools threaten to shift more money away from traditional public schools – and the Supreme Court is considering this idea [3d]
Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage [3d]
Even judges appointed by Trump are ruling against him [3d]
Peace Corps isn’t just about helping others − it’s a key part of US public diplomacy [3d]
Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds [3d]
Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects [3d]
Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury [3d]
Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life [3d]

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