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  If you think you’re paying a lot at the pump now, just wait: the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse. https://theconversation.com/why-fuel-prices-may-go-higher-still-292853

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  Yes, your grocery store receipt may contain chemicals that can be absorbed through your skin. But how worried should you actually be? A medical toxicologist explains why, for most people, handling receipts is probably pretty low risk. https://theconversation.com/are-there-toxic-chemicals-in-your-grocery-store-receipt-291246

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  “It’s like a workout in a hotbox.” Wildland firefighters work an average of 13.8 hours per shift in extreme heat, often for weeks at a time. The relentless heat, stress and smoke can take a serious toll on their bodies and their ability to make lifesaving decisions.

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  Decades of walls, checkpoints and Israeli military restrictions have made Palestinian suffering largely invisible to Israelis. The new documentary “NAZA” is the latest (but not the first) attempt to break that blockade. https://theconversation.com/in-naza-israeli-whistleblowers-revelations-about-civilian-deaths-in-gaza-reflect-a-longer-history-of-palestinian-isolation-292348

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  Did you know taxi drivers rarely die of Alzheimer’s?

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  If you’ve got excess medications, at-home drug disposal products can solve the contamination risks of flushing medications or throwing them in the trash. A pharmacist explains how, for people in Colorado and elsewhere: https://theconversation.com/at-home-drug-disposal-products-can-play-an-important-role-in-keeping-rural-coloradans-safe-285554

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  More than half of the officers Pete Hegseth has fired or blocked from promotion are women or Black, in an officer corps that is 79% male and 74% white. https://theconversation.com/pete-hegseth-is-rebuilding-the-armys-brass-ceiling-290295

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  More Gen Z’ers prefer taking photos on a disposable or analog camera instead of their ever-present smartphones. They’re reviving film photography not out of nostalgia, but out of their desire to capture memories in a way that feels more personal and tangible. https://theconversation.com/why-gen-z-is-falling-in-love-with-film-photography-282454

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  Campaign spending is confusing, but we’ve got a guide to help you understand it. A political scientist explains how to tell the difference between corruption and politics as usual: https://theconversation.com/eight-rules-to-help-you-understand-what-campaign-finance-reporting-reveals-about-influence-and-support-or-doesnt-291489

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  The real dispute between Washington and Brazil isn't about trade at all. It started with Trump's objections to a criminal case against his political ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro, and now gives Brazil's incumbent president a potentially winning argument ahead of elections next month. https://theconversation.com/the-us-sells-more-to-brazil-than-it-buys-but-trump-is-slapping-steep-tariffs-on-its-exports-anyway-290591

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  South Korea’s unusually rapid transition to a super-aged society meant it has had little time to find solutions. Here’s what the US can learn from South Korea’s experience with long-term care insurance, healthcare, and pension funding. https://theconversation.com/how-south-korea-is-tackling-its-super-aging-problem-and-what-other-aging-nations-can-learn-from-its-experience-289759

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  Is TikTok designed to keep you scrolling? Pennsylvania is suing the company over features it says are addictive and harmful to young people. But a public policy expert says “addictive” isn’t a simple yes-or-no label. Every business tries to build customer loyalty, and that’s not always “addiction.” https://theconversation.com/pennsylvania-is-suing-tiktok-over-addictive-features-a-policy-expert-explains-why-its-messier-than-that-sounds-290898

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  Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums. But politicians keep approving billions in subsidies for billionaire team owners. https://theconversation.com/taxpayers-dont-want-to-pay-for-new-nfl-stadiums-so-why-did-politicians-approve-billions-in-subsidies-to-fund-six-new-ones-290212

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  This #LaborDay, millions of Americans are working jobs that don’t pay enough to cover the basics. Gig workers for companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash increasingly rely on government benefits for food and healthcare. https://theconversation.com/the-typical-gig-worker-is-changing-and-struggling-more-than-ever-to-make-ends-meet-288880

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  Get ready for the #midtermelections by making sure you’re eligible to vote – and know how to respond if somebody says you are not. Here’s a straightforward guide from a civil rights lawyer: https://theconversation.com/what-to-do-if-your-vote-is-challenged-practical-advice-for-midterm-elections-290703 #KnowYourRights

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  No, baby boys aren’t “less social.” That’s just a stereotype. ⬇️

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  More than half of Philadelphia adults ages 18-64 read at a 5th grade level or below, and while that might sound alarming – an adult can read at a fifth-grade level and still be a productive employee, capable caregiver and competent navigator of daily life. https://theconversation.com/do-more-than-half-of-philadelphia-adults-really-read-at-or-below-5th-grade-level-its-time-for-a-new-way-to-describe-what-they-know-289464

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  Parents aren't handing kids screens because they can’t keep the kids quiet any other way or are unconcerned about the risks. New research suggests the biggest predictor for parents of kids 4-8 is the parents’ own stress level. https://theconversation.com/parents-putting-screens-in-front-of-their-kids-is-more-about-their-own-stress-than-other-factors-289115

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  In India, people are skipping meals as gas shortages make cooking fuel unaffordable, a direct consequence of blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. https://theconversation.com/oil-shortages-escalate-from-wars-in-iran-and-ukraine-with-few-signs-of-relief-288858

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  The FDA has approved the first seasonal mRNA flu vaccine for older adults. It's an important milestone toward using mRNA to develop new treatments for everything from genetic disorders to cancer. https://theconversation.com/first-mrna-flu-shot-approved-by-fda-bodes-well-for-improving-drugs-of-the-future-though-a-few-hurdles-remain-before-mrna-can-move-beyond-vaccines-289277

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  White parents telling children that "race doesn't matter" might sound inclusive—but it can leave the kids unprepared to understand how racism continues to shape other people's lives. Here’s why honest, age-appropriate conversations about race matter. https://theconversation.com/white-parents-who-tell-their-kids-that-race-doesnt-matter-are-ignoring-the-long-shadow-of-racism-288464

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  Even when Dad is the primary contact, schools often call Mom first. Just another part of the #BackToSchool mental load that often falls on moms. https://theconversation.com/better-call-mom-schools-still-see-mothers-as-the-default-parent-to-contact-288478

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  The Trump Administration is seeking to gut a key part of enforcement of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. A new legal filing by the Trump administration in defense of Elon Musk’s xAI seeks to block citizen lawsuits against violations of those laws if the federal government is not pursuing the case, even though that option is clearly permitted by the laws. https://theconversation.com/trump-administration-moves-to-block-public-from-enforcing-environmental-protection-laws-288687

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  PSA: Turning off your engine when you're parked is one of the easiest ways to save money, reduce air pollution, and protect public health. https://theconversation.com/leaving-vehicle-engines-idling-is-unhealthy-expensive-and-often-illegal-288657

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  The immune system in healthy adults can usually eventually bring the ‘explosive diarrhea’ of cyclosporosis under control. Here’s why not everyone can: https://theconversation.com/cyclosporiasis-sickens-some-people-worse-why-your-diarrhea-could-be-more-explosive-than-others-287758

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  You’ve heard of Rosa Parks, but how about Inez Patterson? Nearly a century ago, Patterson challenged segregation by integrating the Temple University swimming team – and she inspired many other Black girls to dive into swimming. https://theconversation.com/nearly-100-years-ago-philadelphias-inez-patterson-integrated-pools-and-encouraged-other-black-girls-to-swim-too-285043

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  If you're using ChatGPT for medical advice, think twice before sharing personal health information. It isn't protected by the same privacy laws as your doctor's office. https://theconversation.com/ai-in-healthcare-is-an-evolving-landscape-of-new-technologies-productivity-benefits-and-legal-uncertainties-286611

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  More than 11,500 people have gotten sick in the latest Cyclospora outbreak, but you don't need to give up salads. Tips to stay safe: 🥬 Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than bags of salad mix 🥬 Rinse produce under running water 🥬 Choose local when you can

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  A new legal front is opening up in the effort to hold fossil fuel companies responsible. A French oil company has, for the first time, been ruled responsible not just for its own climate-warming emissions, but for the emissions of its customers. https://theconversation.com/french-climate-lawsuit-offers-a-window-into-the-next-round-of-the-global-legal-fight-287829

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  Falun Gong has been at the center of a decades-long conflict with China’s Communist leaders. Here’s what you need to know about the origins of the spiritual movement, its rise in the 1990s, and the campaign to suppress it. https://theconversation.com/what-is-falun-gong-and-why-does-the-chinese-communist-party-want-to-suppress-it-286215