Government drug war wastes resources and fails public
John Stossel argues the U S drug war is costly and ineffective. He cites high government staff counts and data suggesting most users do not become addicted. Stossel contrasts hype with research by Carl Hart, who finds many drug users maintain jobs and pay taxes. He links prohibition to violence and foreign backlash, urging reduced government control.
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Talking to the Taliban a possible peace path?
The Taliban announce readiness for talks with the United States and open a political office in Qatar to hold discussions without the Afghan government. President Obama cautions about bumps in the road as negotiations begin amid skepticism of the group’s stated aims and use of talks to rearm.
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Fukushima Nuclear Crisis Echoes After Two Years
Editorial warns that the Fukushima disaster remains dangerous two years after the earthquake and tsunami. It highlights tritium contamination eight times the limit, tank leaks, and multiple power failures raising ongoing radiation health concerns and calls for stricter safety in nuclear plants.
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G8 agrees on transitional body for Syria amid war doubts
The G8 summit ends with a pledge to back a transitional governing body for Syria. Leaders flag hopes for progress, but deep rifts with Russia cloud unity and risk endless negotiations. Assad’s forces and Russia shift battlefield gains as observers doubt real impact.
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Doonesbury Dear Doctor K on resting heart rate risks
The advice discusses how resting heart rate varies with activity and stress, and presents a study showing fit men with higher resting rates may have higher mortality risk. It notes rates of 80 or more bpm linked to earlier death, even among regular exercisers, and cites genes aging stress smoking alcohol and medicines as other influencers.
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