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Battling Deception: Advocates Rally Against Misinformation and Voter Suppression as U.S. Midterms Near Election integrity advocates say misinformation and voter suppression efforts are rampant ahead of the U.S. midterm election. They’re fighting back in the court of law and the court of public opinion. TriplePundit

From Highway to Hockey Rink: How Tires Are Recycled Into New Products Scientists have yet to figure out how to recycle old tires into new ones at scale, but they can still find valuable second lives in new rubber products. We took a peek behind the tire recycling curtain to find out what really happens to tires when they retire and where they go next. TriplePundit

Opinion: At the World Bank, “Efficiency” is Code for “Weak Accountability” The World Bank Group is in the midst of an accountability crisis of its own making. The institution needs to change course to ensure that cutting accountability is not mistaken for efficiency. TriplePundit

The Devastation in Nepal is a Canary in the Coal Mine as Flood Risk Rises Worldwide Climate-related floods are becoming more frequent, deadly and unpredictable worldwide, forcing emergency planning professionals to rethink their strategies for keeping communities safe. TriplePundit

India’s Community Health Workers Are Filling a Critical Gap in Menopause Care Menopause-related depression remains overlooked, especially in low- and middle-income countries where access to mental healthcare is limited. In India, some community health workers are stepping in to support women despite receiving no formal training in menopause care. TriplePundit

Libraries Are Beacons of Credible Information in the Age of Fake News As credible sources of information are cut off in the United States, from lost newspapers to deleted government data, the nation’s public libraries play a crucial role in educating the public and serving communities. But budget cuts threaten their mission. TriplePundit

Zimbabwean Communities Shut Out by Banks Are Building Their Own Loan Programs In thousands of communities across Zimbabwe, people pool their savings together and loan it out to help their neighbors build homes and start businesses. TriplePundit

Take the Guesswork Out of Back-to-School Food Shopping With so much information in the news and online about nutrition, it’s easy for caregivers to feel confused and overwhelmed about making the best choices for their kids. Fortunately, clear, evidence-based resources like the Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program are available to help. TriplePundit

Flock Safety is Under Fire, But It’s Only a Part of Modern Mass Surveillance A community cancelled their contract with Flock Safety almost every single day last month. While Flock is getting the most press and community blowback, it’s far from the only company assisting U.S. law enforcement with surveillance technology. TriplePundit

Will Balcony Solar Ever Take Off in the United States? Balcony solar systems help people reduce their utility bills, with solar power feeding directly into a standard wall outlet to replace energy from the grid. The balcony solar movement in the U.S. is growing, but not all states are on board (yet). TriplePundit