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At the heart of the conflict is the sturdy little fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense; it infects and kills banana plants and, since the banana industry relies so heavily on one species, it is spreading steadily across banana-rich Southeast Asia and into Australia and the Middle East.

Sally Yates stood up to Donald Trump, while Colin Kaepernick knelt; Ashley Judd named names and Jonathan Smith saved lives. Here are a dozen to salute.

Israel has transferred Ahed Tamimi to three different detention facilities in the last five days even though she has not yet been charged with a crime

Richest fortunes rise 23 percent this year to top $5 trillion Bloomberg Billionaires Index uncovered 67 billionaires in 2017

What did we learn about money in politics during the Earth’s ride around the Sun this year? The Trump Russia investigation could turn on campaign finance law.

These authors will help you talk about white supremacy by using reasoning and research rather than anger and frustration.

What you need to know about the Trump-Russia investigation.

Donald Trump doesn’t control ‘Trumpism’. He is merely the current voice of the radicalised base.

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