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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Joshua Wilhide, University of Maryland, Baltimore County and William LaCourse, University of Maryland, Baltimore County(THE CONVERSATION) It’s diamond season. Almost 40 percent of American engagements happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, with Christmas the most popular day to pop the question – and hand over a sparkly piece of ice. Jewelry stores do at least double their

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Barbara Ivanov, University of Washington and Anne Goodchild, University of Washington(THE CONVERSATION) Online shopping is a big convenience for many Americans, but porch piracy can ruin the experience. For example, Mikaela Gilbert lived in a row house in West Philadelphia while she studied systems engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. By her junior year, Gilbert had lost

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Margaret E. Morris, University of Washington(THE CONVERSATION) Many Americans find themselves bombarded by expert advice to limit their screen time and break their addictions to digital devices – including enforcing and modeling this restraint for the children in their lives. However, over 15 years of closely observing people and talking with them about how they use technological

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Christopher Beem, Pennsylvania State University(THE CONVERSATION) In Wisconsin, Democratic candidates won the 2018 elections for governor and attorney general.But the Republican-controlled legislature quickly introduced and passed lame-duck legislation that takes power away from these incoming officeholders and hands it to the state legislature, which will remain in GOP control.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jonathan Schroeder, Rochester Institute of Technology and Janet Borgerson, DePaul University(THE CONVERSATION) When we hear the word “stereo” today, we might simply think of a sound system, as in “turn on the stereo.” But stereo actually is a specific technology, like video streaming or the latest expresso maker. Sixty years ago, it was introduced for the first time. Whenever a new

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Dan Romer, University of Pennsylvania(THE CONVERSATION) With the legalization of cannabis for adults becoming increasingly widespread, more adolescents will be trying the drug. And parents will be wondering what the consequences will be for their teens should they try and continue to use marijuana. A few decades ago, there was considerable concern that cannabis use was a gateway to

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Scott L. Montgomery, University of Washington(THE CONVERSATION) The relationship between supply and demand, a fundamental economic concept, holds that when the price of something rises, people use less of it. Similarly, when prices fall, they use more. And it may seem logical that low oil prices benefit consumers, countries, even the world. When consumers save money on gas, they can

The former Sri Lankan prime minister whose October sacking by the president precipitated a political crisis has won a confidence vote in Parliament

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has asked in parliament for a confidence vote on his own government, saying he wants to be sure that his government has "a mandate" ahead of a European Union summit

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Turkey's president says it will begin a new military operation against U.S-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria "within a few days."

France authorities detained five people as they hunted Wednesday for a suspected extremist who sprayed gunfire at one of Europe's most famous Christmas markets

Turkish president says his country will launch a new military operation in Syria within days