Afghan man arrested over planned Election Day attack in U S
FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi 27 of Oklahoma City alleging ties to Islamic State and a plan to strike crowds on Election Day next month. He bought AK-47 rifles, wired funds, arranged travel for family, and discussed martyrdom with a juvenile co conspirator as an informant monitored the plot.
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Climate scientists urge individual action on warming trends
Iowa has warmed over a degree in a century with more intense storms and droughts. A new statement urges action through energy efficiency, electric vehicles, solar power, insulation, and local projects to counter climate anxiety among youths and communities.
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Peter Thorne
University of Iowa
Life Expectancy Plateau Seen Limiting Global Longevity
A new study argues life expectancy is hitting a ceiling, with eight long-living places from Australia to Switzerland showing slower gains. Researchers Olshansky and Crimmins note only modest increases since 1990, and the United States trails, facing varied mortality risks that limit future gains.
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Eileen Crimmins
University of Southern California Gerontology
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