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The endangered Antillean manatee faces a growing threat from boat strikes in Belize, according to a new study that raises concerns about the survival of what had been considered a relatively healthy population. Belize hosts a population of around 1,000 manatees. With the growth of tourism in recent decades, however, Belize has seen a substantial increase in boat traffic, making boat strikes an increasingly important cause of manatee deaths and injuries.

A two-day conference at MIT reflected on the impact of the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society since its launch, as founding director Munther Dahleh prepares to step down.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterated her projection that the U.S. debt ceiling default deadline is still early June

Concern that veterans may be at increased risk of radicalization to violent extremism has surfaced since reports that many of the people who attacked the U.S. Capital on Jan. 6, 2021, were currently or had been affiliated with the U.S. military. A new study finds that support among military veterans for extremist groups and extremist ideals appears similar to or less than levels seen among the U.S. public in general.

Sensibilities. i suspect that i'm not their cup of russian tea. former u.s. ambassador to russia long ago sanctioned by vladimir putin, michael mcfaul is here as is former senator claire mccaskill is with us. and democratic strategist and director of policy program at hunter college, basil smikle is still around. ambassador, i start with you. this is a tool that putin has used. i know you have been sanctioned for years, but it is the most complete list of trump's perceived domestic political enemies that i have seen moscow produce. >> yeah, it's incredible. remember, i was sanctioned because t...