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  • How remote work has helped a generation of working parents
    The New York Times

    How remote work has helped a generation of working parents

    “Many of the challenges for working parents, and the solutions, are about the structure of work, not people’s individual effort,” says Corinne Low of the Wharton School.

    Jun 21, 2026

    Should everyone be on GLP-1s? What the science really tells us about cancer prevention and other benefits
    CBC News

    Should everyone be on GLP-1s? What the science really tells us about cancer prevention and other benefits

    Elizabeth McDonald of the Perelman School of Medicine notes that a study found women who took GLP-1s were less likely to develop breast cancer. However, she clarifies that this result is based on an observational study, which shows a possible association rather than a clear cause.

    Jun 20, 2026

    Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
    CBS News

    Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands

    Speaking of Kashi, a trading platform, Elizabeth "Zab" Johnson of the Wharton School says, “The platform is about sports betting and predictions, so they also know that they're capitalizing on a market that's happening right now.”

    Jun 19, 2026

    What experts say about the World Cup heat so far
    CNN

    What experts say about the World Cup heat so far

    “What really differentiates heat exhaustion from heat stroke is involvement of the central nervous system,” says Jonathan Bar of the Perelman School of Medicine.

    Jun 18, 2026

    Platner, Fetterman, and the myth of the working-class politician
    Philadelphia Inquirer

    Platner, Fetterman, and the myth of the working-class politician

    Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education discusses how some politicians claim to represent working-class Americans even though they come from privileged backgrounds.

    Jun 17, 2026