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Singles’ Day is a $150B holiday in China. Here’s why I think ‘11/11’ will catch on in the US
Singles’ Day is a $150B holiday in China. Here’s why I think ‘11/11’ will catch on in the US Singles’ Day, celebrated on November 11th, has become a $150B holiday in China, and its popularity is expected to spread globally, including in the US. The rise of Singles’ Day is driven by demographic shifts in […]
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Private equity firms are snapping up mobile home parks − and driving out the residents who can least afford to lose them
Private equity firms are snapping up mobile home parks − and driving out the residents who can least afford to lose them Private equity firms are buying up mobile home parks at an alarming rate, leading to rising rents and evictions that disproportionately affect low-income residents who can least afford to lose their homes. The […]
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Pennsylvania counties face tough choices on spending $2B opioid settlement funds
Pennsylvania counties face tough choices on spending $2B opioid settlement funds Pennsylvania counties are deciding how to spend $2 billion in opioid settlement funds, with local governments responsible for developing their own funding strategies. The funds will be distributed based on the opioid-related harms experienced by each county, but a lack of clear guidance has […]
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National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days, a magnitude typically seen during disasters
National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days, a magnitude typically seen during disasters During the US government shutdown, calls to local 211 helplines for food assistance quadrupled from nearly 1,000 per day to over 4,200 per day in just a few days, exceeding typical disaster response levels. The surge […]
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Maybe Peloton is its own worst enemy
Maybe Peloton is its own worst enemy Peloton has issued another recall for its original Bike Plus units, affecting 833,000 units. The recall was announced during Peloton’s Q1 2026 earnings call, which took place at an unusual time of 4 pm ET instead of the usual 8:30 am. Peloton CEO Peter Stern addressed the recall […]
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Investors prefer ‘I’ over ‘we’ when CEOs apologize
Investors prefer ‘I’ over ‘we’ when CEOs apologize Investors tend to respond more positively to CEOs who apologize using the phrase “I” rather than “we”, as it signals personal accountability and decisiveness. A study analyzing 224 corporate apologies found that CEOs who said “I apologize” saw short-term stock returns rise by a statistically significant amount, […]
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How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled Despite being the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, the US has made significant progress in reducing its climate-changing emissions over the past three decades. The US economy has more than doubled since 1995, but emissions from transportation, industry, agriculture, heating and cooling of […]
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HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains
HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains The Trump administration’s new global health strategy prioritizes preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission, but excludes prevention and care for vulnerable populations, such as sex workers, people who use injectable drugs, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The strategy also shifts funding […]
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Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses
Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses Declining union membership among working-class Americans may be linked to increased unhappiness and higher rates of drug overdoses, according to research by economists. A study found that increasing levels of union membership tends to make working-class people happier, with […]
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Customers can become more loyal if their banks solve fraud cases, researchers find
Customers can become more loyal if their banks solve fraud cases, researchers find Researchers found that customers are more likely to stick with their bank if it solves fraud cases (60% increase in loyalty) and identifies perpetrators, but less likely to stay if they receive refunds without knowing who was behind the fraud (40% decrease […]
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China’s new 5-year plan: A high-stakes bet on self-reliance that won’t fix an unbalanced economy
China’s new 5-year plan: A high-stakes bet on self-reliance that won’t fix an unbalanced economy China’s new 15th five-year plan aims to deliver “high-quality development” through technological self-reliance, industrial modernization, and expanded domestic demand, but critics argue it won’t fix an unbalanced economy. The plan prioritizes advanced manufacturing and tech innovation, with a focus on […]
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Bad Bunny and Puerto Rican Muslims: How both remix what it means to be Boricua
Bad Bunny and Puerto Rican Muslims: How both remix what it means to be Boricua Bad Bunny’s music reflects Puerto Rico’s mix of pride, pain, and creative resilience, blending reggaetón beats with sounds of Puerto Rican history and everyday life. Puerto Rican Muslims face unique challenges, including Islamophobia, racism, and marginalization, yet they find ways […]
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Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others
Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others Parents of young children are feeling pressure when it comes to selecting an elementary school for their child, with many experiencing high-stakes anxiety due to the increasing number of school options available. The […]
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America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back
America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back Many teachers are being priced out of their communities due to stagnant wages and rising housing costs, leading to a widespread teacher shortage. States and cities are developing education workforce housing – affordable housing built […]
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Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation
Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation ICE is seeking private contractors to launch a 24/7 social media monitoring program, which would involve analyzing public posts on various platforms to identify potential threats or enforcement leads. The program would use AI-powered software to correlate social media data […]
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AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’
AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’ A group of over 80,000 faith leaders, creatives, and scientists have signed an open letter urging lawmakers to prohibit the development of AI superintelligence. The letter argues that AI superintelligence should not be developed until it is safe and enjoys broad public support. Proponents of AI superintelligence claim it […]
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2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food
2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food Conserve water used to make food by adopting more precise irrigation methods, such as sprinklers and drip systems, which can reduce water waste and improve crop yields. Match crops to local land, water, and climate conditions to reduce stress on scarce resources and […]
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‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico
‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico La Santa Muerte, a female folk saint, has gained popularity across Mexico and the Americas since her appearance on a street altar in 2001, personifying death and offering protection to those who feel abandoned by government and church institutions. […]
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Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species
Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species Traditional wildlife conservation policy aims to protect endangered species until they reach a minimum population threshold, but this approach may not be enough to restore ecosystems or cultural connections between humans and animals. The concept of “thrive” in species recovery involves recovering a species’ ecological […]
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The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy
The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy Nathaniel Isaacs, a Jewish apprentice merchant from England, was shipwrecked on the coast of South Africa in 1825 and became a pivotal figure in the period of first contact between the Zulu and Europeans. Isaacs’ memoir, “Travels and Adventures in […]
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Netflix is reportedly looking into a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix is reportedly looking into a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Netflix is reportedly exploring a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses. The company has hired a bank to look into a potential offer and has access to Warner Bros. Discovery’s financial details, including its “data room”. Other companies, including Amazon, Apple, […]
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Hackers threaten to leak ‘woke’ University of Pennsylvania student data
Hackers threaten to leak ‘woke’ University of Pennsylvania student data The University of Pennsylvania was targeted by hackers who sent threatening emails to alumni, claiming to have breached the university’s security practices and stating that they would leak student data. The emails referenced the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Students for Fair […]
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GTA VI developer accused of union busting in mass firings
GTA VI developer accused of union busting in mass firings Rockstar Games, the developer of Grand Theft Auto VI, has fired between 30 to 40 employees who were part of a private trade union Discord chat and either already union members or attempting to organize a union. The firings, which took place across Rockstar offices […]
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OpenAI Aims for an IPO that Can Value the Firm in $1 Trillion
OpenAI Aims for an IPO that Can Value the Firm in $1 Trillion OpenAI is planning to go public through an IPO, aiming to value the company at up to $1 trillion by 2027. The IPO would be one of the largest in history and would allow OpenAI to raise capital more efficiently for future […]
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4 urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico’s troubled hurricane recovery – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa
4 urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico’s troubled hurricane recovery – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa Jamaica can learn from Puerto Rico’s experiences in recovering from Hurricane Melissa by prioritizing local organizations and community groups for disaster response and recovery, as they are essential first responders and transition into recovery […]
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‘My gender is like an empty lot’ − the people who reject man, woman and any other gender label
‘My gender is like an empty lot’ − the people who reject man, woman and any other gender label Researchers have found that some individuals, particularly those who identify as asexual, experience “gender detachment,” where they do not feel a strong connection to traditional gender categories. These individuals often report feeling uncomfortable with defining themselves […]
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With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge
With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge As more missions are planned to orbit the Moon, avoiding crowding and collisions will become increasingly challenging due to the vastness of cislunar space. The number of satellites in lunar orbit could reach 50 within a decade, requiring frequent […]
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Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege
Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege Washington state has settled a controversy over its child abuse law that tested the limits of the “priest-penitent” privilege, which protects clergy from revealing information learned during confidential sacred rites. The law, SB 5375, required clergy to report child sexual […]
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The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France
The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France The Glozel affair was a sensational archaeological hoax that made front-page news in France in 1927, sparking controversy over its authenticity. A team of international archaeologists visited the site to assess its legitimacy, but their findings were met with skepticism and […]
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SNAP benefit freeze will leave millions nationwide struggling to pay for food – including 472,711 people in Philadelphia
SNAP benefit freeze will leave millions nationwide struggling to pay for food – including 472,711 people in Philadelphia Starting Nov. 1, 2025, Pennsylvania will stop distributing SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, affecting over 472,711 people in Philadelphia and 2 million Pennsylvanians nationwide. The suspension of SNAP benefits will leave millions struggling to […]
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