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The Conversation: Should Rules for Calculating Climate Risk in Financial Reports Be Revisited?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — July 31, 2025 - 8:32am

The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision on climate action marked a significant step forward in formalising an idea many already accept: climate inaction is not merely a policy failure, but potentially a breach of legal duty by governments.The court’s opinion is not legally binding but establishes global expectations.

The Conversation: Have Any U.S. Presidents Reduced Immigration?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — July 29, 2025 - 4:14pm

All modern U.S. presidents, both Republican and Democratic, have attempted to reduce the population of millions of undocumented immigrants. But their various strategies have not had significant results, with the population hovering around 11 million from 2005 to 2022.

The Conversation: Do School Shootings Affect Local Economies?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — July 29, 2025 - 3:51pm

Fatal school shootings don’t just devastate communities emotionally — they also harm their economies, new research shows. People eat out less, avoid public spaces and generally spend less money after a tragedy strikes a local school. This has real economic consequences for neighborhoods that are already reeling.

Does Following News on Social Media Help People Tell Fact from Fiction?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — July 28, 2025 - 10:17am

In social media’s flood of information, all facts appear equal. Except they’re not. According to new research, having the news in your feed makes you better at telling the difference.

How do you Analyze Past Climates?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — July 28, 2025 - 9:54am

The key to unlocking climates of the ancient past, including weather seasonality and rainfall, may lie in an unexpected place: primate teeth.

The Conversation: Would Deputizing National Guard Officers As Judges at Alligator Alcatraz Violate Constitutional Rights?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — July 18, 2025 - 3:02pm

Seeking to expand Florida’s role in federal immigration enforcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May 2025 submitted the state’s Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan to the Trump administration.

How Do Digital Platforms Shape How Vendors Compete?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — July 18, 2025 - 2:27pm

A new 91Porn, Davis, study suggests that digital platforms — like Steam or the App Store — can play a pivotal role in reshaping competitive dynamics between vendors and enhancing outcomes for all players in the digital marketplace.

Legal Scorecard: How is the Trump Education Juggernaut Faring in Court?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — July 15, 2025 - 4:13pm

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Updated July 14

What Do Juneteenth and Math Education Have in Common?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — June 18, 2025 - 11:05am

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June 19, 1865, now commemorated as Juneteenth, is the day when Union troops arrived in Ga

How are Local Guaranteed-Income Programs Working Throughout U.S.?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — May 30, 2025 - 11:42am

In recent years, cash-assistance programs have been piloted across the United States, typically as guaranteed income. In a recent study, we explored how these programs are being designed and evaluated. Reviewing 105 programs covering over 40,000 beneficiaries, we compared eligibility criteria, funding sources, distribution amounts, program administration, pilot duration, and evaluation measures.