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African elephants address one another with name-like calls − similar to humans
(THE CONVERSATION) What's in a name? People use unique names to address each other, but we're one of only a handful of animal species known to do that, including bottlenose dolphins. Finding more animals with names and investigating how they use them can improve scientists' understanding of both other animals and ourselves.
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'I love this work, but it's killing me': The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today
(THE CONVERSATION) Clergy, chaplains and other spiritual leaders play vital roles in their communities, from celebrating life's most joyous moments to offering comfort and guidance in the face of tragedy.
However, the personal toll of this work on spiritual leaders can be immense, including burnout, trauma and health challenges ... (full story)
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Advocates urge Ohio to restore voter registrations removed in alleged violations of federal law
COLUMBUS (AP) — Voter advocacy organizations have put Ohio's Republican elections chief on notice that voters are being systematically removed from the rolls in several counties in alleged violation of federal law.
A letter sent recently to Secretary of State Frank LaRose, just days ahead of Ohio's registration deadline, s ... (full story)