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Recent Examples of cooperativesThe old joke is that some cooperatives are the least cooperative groups in the world.—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
These associations between soft drink consumption and MDD diagnosis, as well as symptom severity, remained significant in female participants when additionally controlling for body mass index (BMI).
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Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
The group also shed their prior associations in the process.
China has also sought to strengthen its global position through its leadership of multilateral institutions like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and participation at the United Nations.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Germany is one of Israel's strongest allies due to the legacy of the Holocaust and security is tight at synagogues and other Jewish institutions.
Many colleges will feel compelled to pay to keep up with rivals.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Community colleges and higher education The budget includes about $493 million in funding for community colleges in Michigan, a slight increase from the previous fiscal year, according to fiscal analyses.
Beautiful clean coal has been a reliable energy source supporting American communities and economic growth for generations.
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John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Students in Cal State Fullerton’s Master of Social Work program now have access to a new credential pathway that expands career opportunities and prepares graduates to make an impact at schools in their communities.
In the way that industry-wide consortia have coalesced around plastic pollution or microfiber leakage, Hakansson would like to see similar collaborative action rally around methane with fewer than five years left until 2030.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
Consider joining industry consortiums focused on sustainability, participating in local environmental initiatives or partnering with research institutions working on clean technology solutions.
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