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‘Vas Madness’ shows the power of messaging on men’s contraceptive decisions

‘Vas Madness’ shows the power of messaging on men’s contraceptive decisions

(LOWELL, MASS.) Bracket-busting upsets, Cinderella stories, OT buzzer beaters – March Madness is here! Or, as some urologists think of it, vasectomy promotion season. Since 2004, urologists have been promoting vasectomies every March, promising patients who elect the procedure an excellent excuse to relax on the couch and watch college

How hatred of Jews became a common ground for Islamic terrorists and left-wing extremists, fueling domestic terrorism

How hatred of Jews became a common ground for Islamic terrorists and left-wing extremists, fueling domestic terrorism

(LOWELL, MASS.) Every major escalation in the Middle East sends shock waves far beyond the region. In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as distant tremors but as catalysts for domestic radicalization and violence, particularly against Jewish communities. The data is unambiguous. Following the Hamas attack on Israel

Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits

(LOWELL, MASS.) The death of a major cartel boss in Mexico has unleashed a violent backlash in which members of the criminal group have paralyzed some cities through blockades and attacks on property and security forces. At least 73 people have died as a result of the operation to capture