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- The top 25 stories curated by editors and fellow readers!

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The great abandonment: what happens to the natural world when people
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read: Across the globe, vast swathes of land are being left to be
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Trumps win is part of a mysterious and ominous worldwide trend
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Our mission could not be more clear and more necessary: We have a duty
to explain what just happened, and why, and what it means for you. We
need clear-eyed journalism that helps you understand what really
matters. Reporting that brings clarity in increasingly chaotic times.
Reporting that is driven by truth, not by what people in power want
you to believe.

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MIT engineers achieve solar power breakthrough that could affect
drinking water of millions: 'We've done it'
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Thanks to a groundbreaking solar-powered desalination system developed
by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers, more communities
could soon have access to cheap, clean drinking water.















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BYD launches sodium-ion grid-scale BESS product
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He said it uses the company's Long Blade Battery, has a 'CTS super
integrated design', and is the world's first high-performance
sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS). He claimed it has
ultra high energy density, exceptional safety standards and flexible
module design.

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If You Still Say These 3 Words, You Are Damaging Your Ability to Lead,
Says a Former Navy SEAL
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Years ago I had a boss who had a penchant for waltzing around the
office cheerily barking at staff to 'drive the bus' or 'steer the
ship.' It was a simple sentence that had little impact to drive anyone
to anything but madness.














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How to Convince Anyone of Anything, Explained in Only 50 Words
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Want to be more persuasive? Business school professors suggest you
watch your verb tenses. Psychologists advise presenting your desired
response as a choice. Warren Buffet role-models self-deprecating humor
as a persuasion tactic. Steve Jobs was a master of flattery.

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7 Small Habits That Will Make You a More Interesting Person
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These simple changes have the power to transform how you feel about
yourself and interact with the world around you.














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I Watched Netflix's 'Spellbound' With My Daughter and It Sparked a
Deep Conversation
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This new animated movie musical provides a unique take on the
traditional fairy tale-starring Nicole Kidman and Rachel Zegler, with
music by Alan Menken.

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Singletons are 'throning'--and dating experts say it's a quick-ticket
to long-term success
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The new slang term essentially means dating someone who boosts your
social status--and nearly 30% of singletons have been using it as a
leg up the hierarchy, according to the dating app Plenty of Fish. It
may have a regal new name, but "throning" isn't anything new.














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Ocean salt water entering Delaware River due to drought and sea level
rise, water managers say
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Drought and sea level rise have caused salt water from the Atlantic
Ocean to creep into the Delaware River Basin, a major source of
drinking water for Philadelphia and the surrounding area, officials
say.

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As fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, what's next for
Gaza?
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Fighting may appear to be winding down between Israel and
Lebanon-based Hezbollah, it remains to be seen how the truce may
impact Palestinians desperate for the war in Gaza to end, or some of
the anguished families of hostages waiting for their loved ones'
return.














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Rohingya Conscripts' Great Escapes From the Myanmar Military
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Rohingya youth who were conscripted by the military to defend
Buthidaung town against the advancing Arakan Army share their stories
with The Diplomat.

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Understanding Polymarket And Prediction Markets
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Traders use Polymarket to predict outcomes, but the platform itself
doesn't predict future events. It measures how the crowd currently
estimates probability based on available information, similar to how a
thermometer measures current temperature rather than predicting it.














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Rep. Ro Khanna Urges Democrats To Stay On Elon Musk's Platform Amid X
Exodus
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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said he has no plans to leave X, formerly
Twitter, even as the rightward turn the social media platform has
taken under the ownership of billionaire Elon Musk has prompted many
users to flock to rival sites.

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$15 Billion Morgan Stanley Team's Mantra: 'Cash Flow Keeps You
Wealthy'
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Background: Shawn Fowler grew up in Texas in a military family before
studying finance at the University of Colorado Boulder. He joined
Morgan Stanley nearly 25 years ago. His partner, Max Bull, attended
the University of Denver and captained its hockey team to a national
championship.














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OpenAI and Wharton launch free ChatGPT course for teachers. Here's how
to access it
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When ChatGPT launched, the generative AI tool immediately faced
concerns about atrophying children's intelligence and education, with
some school districts even blocking access. However, many schools soon
decided to unblock the technology and began leveraging it within their
classrooms.

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Fentanyl deaths are falling. Whats behind the decline? - FT (No
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The evidence points to changes in the drug supply













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Considering Quitting? Heres How to Talk to Your Boss About It. -
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Telling your boss that youre thinking about leaving isnt an easy
conversation to have. How do you decide whether to even broach the
topic? How do you frame the discussion? And how do you turn this
possibly awkward and adversarial conversation into a productive
dialogue? Start by first assessing the risks. Bottom line: Think long
and hard about whether this conversation is worth the potential
fallout. If you do decide to say something, get clear on what you hope
to get out of the conversation especially if you want to stay at your
organization. A productive conversation about your future with the
company also requires taking your bosss priorities into account. And
dont neglect to follow up appropriately after the conversion; your
response can reinforce positive outcomes or help smooth over tensions.

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Christmas tree farmers havent had it this hard in years - WSJ (No
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Root rot. Scant labor. Foreign competition. Inflation on everything
from seeds to tractors. And that was before Hurricane Helene wreaked
havoc on the western part of North Carolina, which produces more
Christmas trees than any state except Oregon.

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Trump should challenge the Feds policies - WSJ (No paywall)
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Now that Donald Trump is the president-elect, expect warnings about
the dangers of compromising the independence of the Federal Reserve.
Monetary officials will solemnly explain that politics should play no
part in decisions about long-term financial stability. We should be
more concerned about the concentrated power held by the 12 voting
members of the Feds Open Market Committee. Their decisions can
decrease or increase unemployment, lower or raise inflation, and
repress or stimulate economic growth.

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Russias war economy shows new cracks after the ruble plunges - WSJ (No
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The catalyst for the change in economic fortunes was a decision by the
Biden administration to ratchet up sanctions on Russias Gazprombank,
the last major unsanctioned bank that Moscow uses to pay soldiers and
process trade transactions, as well as more than 50 other financial
institutions.

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Putin praises Donald Trump as "intelligent" and "experienced"
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The Russian president also weighed in on the slew of federal and state
cases against Trump, some of which were dismissed this month, calling
them "humiliating, unfounded judicial procedures."

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The Dark Side of Gifting Gold
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Gifting gold at Christmas has been a thing since the very first. And
there are few better places to buy it than Dubais Gold Souk, which is
reputed to be the largest and cheapest gold market in the world.

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Elon Musks X tells the EU: Were a safe space for free speech
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Social media giant X "strives to be the town square of the internet by
promoting and protecting freedom of expression," the Elon Musk-owned
company told the European Commission in a legally mandated risk
assessment made public on Wednesday.

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Scientists discover life on samples of asteroid Ryugu. Here's what it
means
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The examination of a sample brought from asteroid Ryugu in outer space
turned exciting for scientists when they found it had life forms on
it. However, soon the excitement died down when they found that the
microbes on the sample had actually originated on Earth.

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Can't write code without LLMs anymore: Zerodha CTO Kailash Nadh
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Zerodha's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Kailash Nadh, made a candid
confession about his dependency on artificial intelligence (AI) tools,
revealing how deeply integrated large language models (LLMs) have
become in his workflow.

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French political crisis: Everything you need to know
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The collapse of Barnier's government could plunge the eurozone into
turmoil. PARIS -- France is barreling toward a perfect storm of
political and financial crisis as 2024 comes to a close.

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Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive conduct in online
advertising in Canada
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The Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Google for
anti-competitive conduct in online advertising technology services in
Canada.

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Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims
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The Constitutional Court also rejected claims filed by two of the
losing candidates who accused Georgescu of illegal campaign financing.
Georgescu, a radical with no party of his own, campaigned mainly on
TikTok.

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How Wordware Secured $30 Million Seed In 7 Days
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Wordware, the first full-stack operating system for AI development,
has announced a $30 million seed round led by Spark Capital, with
participation from Felicis, Y Combinator, Day One Ventures, and angel
investors including Paul Graham, Vlad Magdalin (Webflow), Mathilde
Collin (Front), Paul Daughert

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The Most Controversial Game on the Internet
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Wyna Liu, the editor of the New York Times game Connections, discusses
her process and the particular ire her puzzles inspire. One morning
earlier this month, I slammed my laptop shut. I was four cups of
coffee deep and full of rage. My hands shook, and my vision blurred.

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Protein Diet Coke is all the rage. Is it actually healthy for you?
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But one of the latest overlaps with social media's growing obsession
with protein: mixing Diet Coke with a Fairlife protein shake.

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Bengaluru Metro: Airport line to open in two phases by 2026
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Bengaluru's much-awaited Airport Metro (Blue Line) will open in two
phases.

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The No. 1 way to make a good first impression, from an expert in
mental strength: It works in 'almost every situation'
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Sex advice: A guy had a very embarrassing accident on our date. But
... I was into it.
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Should I tell him the truth?

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A 27-Year Study Says 1 Thing Is Key to Happiness and Longevity in Work
and Life
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It all comes from one thing that you can spark with eight questions to
yourself.

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How To Get Your Resume Past Artificial Intelligence (AI) Screening
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How to optimize your resume to pass artificial intelligence (AI)
screening systems by using the right keywords, format, and structure
to stand out in

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24-year-old's businesses are on track to bring in $1.7 million this
year--how he knows an idea is worth pursuing
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Steven Guo runs several e-commerce businesses on track to bring in 1.7
million in revenue this year.

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Rampant consumerism is bad for the planet. 'Underconsumption core'
offers an alternative. - Grist | Grist
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Meet the new minimalism trend of 2024 -- and the TikTokers hoping it
will last.

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California farmers were big Trump backers. They may be on collision
course over immigrant deportation - Los Angeles Times
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If Trump x27 s plans for mass deportations penetrate

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Opinion | Donald Trump''s Luck with the Economy May Be Turning - The
New York Times
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Large negative movements in the finances of the young and the working
class are going to make his second term much tougher sledding than his
first.

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This Shockingly Simple Trick Doubled My Savings in One Year - CNET
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Put cash transfers from checkings to savings on autopilot and let
compound interest do its magic.

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How to Cook the Best Thanksgiving Turkey - The New York Times
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Eric Kim roasted dozens of birds and taste-tested eight different
recipes before landing on this clever approach.

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The world''s oldest tree? Genetic analysis traces evolution of iconic
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A vast colony of aspen clones could hold clues about how ancient
organisms protect their genomes from harmful mutations.

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Decades of Failing to Recognize ADHD in Girls Has Created a "Lost
Generation" of Women
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Not the gender equality we had hoped for.

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The Truth About Salt: How to Avoid One of the World''s Biggest Hidden
Killers
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Most of us consume far too much, which can lead to high blood
pressure, heart attacks and strokes. But there are some simple ways to
retrain your palate and reduce your intake.

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It''s Time to Talk About Your Advance Care Directive - The New York
Times
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Talking about your advance care directive with your loved ones will
make life -- and death -- easier later on.

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Dear Prudence: Everyone thinks my husband died in a tragic accident.
But I know the truth.
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''It brought me to my knees'': The Hum - a mysterious phenomenon
that''s baffled the world for decades | The Independent
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Its thought that 4 per cent of the global population is plagued by a
persistent, rumbling sound in their ears - the source of which is a
total enigma. Ellie Harrison speaks to the people whove been trying to
get to the bottom of a noise that has been wreaking havoc for many
years

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5 Hidden Features of the Galaxy Watch You Should Know About
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The Galaxy Watch has more features than one can possibly explore.

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You can work at McDonald's and still become a millionaire, a financial
psychologist says
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Adopting a rich mindset can help anyone boost their net worth,
according to behavioral finance expert Brad Klontz.

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