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The great abandonment: what happens to the natural world when people disappear'


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Trumps win is part of a mysterious and ominous worldwide trend
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'
MIT engineers achieve solar power breakthrough that could affect drinking water of millions: 'We've done it'
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
BYD launches sodium-ion grid-scale BESS product
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
If You Still Say These 3 Words, You Are Damaging Your Ability to Lead, Says a Former Navy SEAL
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
How to Convince Anyone of Anything, Explained in Only 50 Words
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
7 Small Habits That Will Make You a More Interesting Person
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
I Watched Netflix's 'Spellbound' With My Daughter and It Sparked a Deep Conversation
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
Singletons are 'throning'--and dating experts say it's a quick-ticket to long-term success
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
Ocean salt water entering Delaware River due to drought and sea level rise, water managers say
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?
As fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, what's next for Gaza?
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
Rohingya Conscripts' Great Escapes From the Myanmar Military
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
Understanding Polymarket And Prediction Markets
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
Rep. Ro Khanna Urges Democrats To Stay On Elon Musk's Platform Amid X Exodus
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'
$15 Billion Morgan Stanley Team's Mantra: 'Cash Flow Keeps You Wealthy'
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
OpenAI and Wharton launch free ChatGPT course for teachers. Here's how to access it
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 paywall)
The evidence points to changes in the drug supply




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Considering Quitting? Heres How to Talk to Your Boss About It. - Harvard Business Review (No paywall)
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 paywall)
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)
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 paywall)
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"
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
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
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
Scientists discover life on samples of asteroid Ryugu. Here's what it means
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
Can't write code without LLMs anymore: Zerodha CTO Kailash Nadh
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
French political crisis: Everything you need to know
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
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
Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims
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
How Wordware Secured $30 Million Seed In 7 Days
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
The Most Controversial Game on the Internet
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?
Protein Diet Coke is all the rage. Is it actually healthy for you?
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
Bengaluru Metro: Airport line to open in two phases by 2026
Bengaluru's much-awaited Airport Metro (Blue Line) will open in two phases.


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A 27-Year Study Says 1 Thing Is Key to Happiness and Longevity in Work and Life
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
How To Get Your Resume Past Artificial Intelligence (AI) Screening
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
24-year-old's businesses are on track to bring in $1.7 million this year--how he knows an idea is worth pursuing
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
Rampant consumerism is bad for the planet. 'Underconsumption core' offers an alternative. - Grist | Grist
Meet the new minimalism trend of 2024 -- and the TikTokers hoping it will last.


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Opinion | Donald Trump''s Luck with the Economy May Be Turning - The New York Times
Opinion | Donald Trump''s Luck with the Economy May Be Turning - The New York Times
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
This Shockingly Simple Trick Doubled My Savings in One Year - CNET
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
How to Cook the Best Thanksgiving Turkey - The New York Times
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 Pando forest
The world''s oldest tree? Genetic analysis traces evolution of iconic Pando forest
A vast colony of aspen clones could hold clues about how ancient organisms protect their genomes from harmful mutations.


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The Truth About Salt: How to Avoid One of the World''s Biggest Hidden Killers
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
It''s Time to Talk About Your Advance Care Directive - The New York Times
Talking about your advance care directive with your loved ones will make life -- and death -- easier later on.


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''It brought me to my knees'': The Hum - a mysterious phenomenon that''s baffled the world for decades | The Independent
''It brought me to my knees'': The Hum - a mysterious phenomenon that''s baffled the world for decades | The Independent
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
5 Hidden Features of the Galaxy Watch You Should Know About
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
You can work at McDonald's and still become a millionaire, a financial psychologist says
Adopting a rich mindset can help anyone boost their net worth, according to behavioral finance expert Brad Klontz.




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