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Flavored vapes at the Supreme Court and crisis pregnancy centers online
Flavored vapes at the Supreme Court and crisis pregnancy centers online
The use of hormone therapy subsequently plummeted. In 1999, almost 27% of menopausal women in the U.S. used estrogen. By 2020, less than 5% did. In my latest story, I talked to doctors about the latest research on the risks and benefits of hormone therapy, and about why patients might still be hesitant. Read more.


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US-China Rivalry Enters a New Arena in Africa - Bloomberg (No paywall)
US-China Rivalry Enters a New Arena in Africa
With his visit to Angola today, Joe Biden becomes the first US president to travel to sub-Saharan Africa in nearly a decade






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Metas Mark Zuckerberg seeks active role in Donald Trumps tech policies - FT (No paywall)
Metas Mark Zuckerberg seeks active role in Donald Trumps tech policies
Policy chief Nick Clegg says social media company overdid it on content moderation, as it seeks to placate president-elect


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Oprah Launches Weekly Podcast, YouTube Channel - Forbes (No paywall)
Oprah Launches Weekly Podcast, YouTube Channel
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Oprah Winfrey attends the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere ... [+] Event for Hulu's "The 1619 Project" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)




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Pakistans reliance on Chinese-built power plants is strangling its economy - WSJ (No paywall)
Pakistans reliance on Chinese-built power plants is strangling its economy
ISLAMABAD, PakistanWhen Muhammad Imtiaz received an electricity bill of over $120 last summer, he panicked. The bill, for June and July, was all he earns in a month of ferrying passengers on his motorbike in the scrappy suburbs outside Pakistans capital Islamabad.


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China tightens curbs on exports of materials with chip-making applications to US - WSJ (No paywall)
China tightens curbs on exports of materials with chip-making applications to US
China will strengthen controls on U.S.-bound exports of some materials that are used in chip making and can have military applications, a move that comes amid rising trade tensions between the two countries.




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Biden pardon threatens his legacyand Democrats fight against Trump - WSJ (No paywall)
Biden pardon threatens his legacyand Democrats fight against Trump
WASHINGTONJoe Biden made the central purpose of his presidency clear in his Inauguration Day address: We have learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile," he said at the U.S. Capitol, where a violent mob had tried that month to overturn his 2020 election victory. Bidens aim would be to unify the nation and shore up its democratic institutions.


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More workers feel stuck on the job - WSJ (No paywall)
More workers feel stuck on the job
White-collar hiring continues to slow, but workers restlessness to find new work is intensifying, new Gallup data show. More than half of 20,000 U.S. workers surveyed in November said they were watching for or actively seeking a new job. Thats the largest share since 2015, eclipsing the so-called Great Resignation of 2021 and 2022, when millions of people quit jobs for better ones.




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Microsoft faces $1.27 billion antitrust lawsuit over cloud services in UK - WSJ (No paywall)
Microsoft faces $1.27 billion antitrust lawsuit over cloud services in UK
Microsoft faces a 1 billion pound ($1.27 billion) dispute in the U.K. over how it charges customers who buy cloud software services that rival its own Azure, the latest antitrust challenge to the U.S. tech giants approach to licensing.


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Are Intels problems too big to fix? - WSJ (No paywall)
Are Intels problems too big to fix?
Intel announced Monday that Gelsinger is retiring as chief executive and stepping down from the board of directors. The move had the tone of a peaceful transition, but the reality was still clear, with Gelsinger calling the day bittersweet" and board chair Frank Yeary noting the goal of restoring investor confidence" in the press release. Intels stock lost 61% of its value between Gelsingers first day on the job in early 2021 and Fridays close, making it the worst performer on the PHLX Semiconductor Index over that time, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The S&P 500 has gained 53% over the same period.




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Elon Musk Department Says Illegal Immigration Costs Taxpayer $150.7 billion
Elon Musk Department Says Illegal Immigration Costs Taxpayer $150.7 billion
Shortly after his victory in the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump appointed the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, alongside fellow billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, to lead the newly established department dedicated to reducing unnecessary government bureaucracy and curbing wasteful spending.


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Men are struggling. Heres howyourphilanthropy can help.
Men are struggling. Heres howyourphilanthropy can help.
If you believe in the work we do at Vox, please support us this Giving Tuesday. Our mission has never been more urgent. But our work isnt easy. It requires resources, dedication, and independence. And thats where you come in.




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Why Street Cats Are Taking Over Urban Neighborhoods
Why Street Cats Are Taking Over Urban Neighborhoods
Jane and her husband loved the house they bought in central Los Angeles in 2022, until they noticed the cats. Lots and lots of cats. At any given time, more than a dozen would be lounging in their yard, peeing on their packages, leaving dead birds in the grass and fleas on their outdoor furniture. The amount of cat feces were exposed to is truly insane, says Jane, who asked that her real name or the name of her neighborhood not be used because of the ensuing battle over feeding the cats.


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Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes
Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes
While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie. In the warm weather, people flock to Ontario's small lakes to swim, canoe or simply enjoy the tranquil shores.




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How did the human brain evolve to be so large? The answer may be in our guts
How did the human brain evolve to be so large? The answer may be in our guts
The researchers also found that mice with microbes from humans and squirrel monkeys exhibited similar biological characteristics, which could be driven by their shared trait of large brains. The two larger-brained primate species are not close evolutionary relatives of one another.


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South Korea President Backs Down From Martial Law Order After MPs Vote to Block It
South Korea President Backs Down From Martial Law Order After MPs Vote to Block It
President Yoon Suk Yeo's surprise late-night declaration of martial law has prompted large demonstrations in Seoul.




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The chief people officer of Yahoo explains why they don't do performance reviews: 'At the end of the day, we're grown ups'
Yahoo ditched its twice-yearly employee evaluations in 2022, and hasn't looked back since. Instead of forcing the formal sit-down meetings on workers, the company decided to opt for more casual assessments.


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The French Prime Minister Will Likely Fall This Week. Then What?
The French Prime Minister Will Likely Fall This Week. Then What?
Only a miracle can save Barnier. There doesn't seem to be one on the horizon.


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New powder that captures carbon could be quantum leap for industry
New powder that captures carbon could be quantum leap for industry
An innocuous yellow powder, created in a lab, could be a new way to combat the climate crisis by absorbing carbon from the air. Just half a pound of the stuff may remove as much carbon dioxide as a tree can, according to early tests.


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Opinion | Alzheimer''s Can Be a World of Endless Second Chances - The New York Times
Opinion | Alzheimer''s Can Be a World of Endless Second Chances - The New York Times
When Dad first started forgetting things, I thought Id lost him. I didnt imagine


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Cyber Monday 2024: Shoppers expected to set a record | AP News
Cyber Monday 2024: Shoppers expected to set a record | AP News
Consumers in the U.S. are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to make the most of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon on Cyber Monday.


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Jaguar boss defends rebrand after backlash - as new electric car revealed | UK News | Sky News
Jaguar boss defends rebrand after backlash - as new electric car revealed | UK News | Sky News
Jaguar 039 s boss says 039 we want to be bold and disruptive 039 as its new electric car, which is expected to cost more than ?100,000 when the production version hits the market, was unveiled at an event in Miami.


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Millionaire Father Sets up Kids for Success With These 3 Accounts - Business Insider
Millionaire Father Sets up Kids for Success With These 3 Accounts - Business Insider
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brennan Schlagbaum, a 32-year-old CPA and founder of Budgetdog, who lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The following has been edited for length and clarity.


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How Is AI Changing the Science of Prediction? | Quanta Magazine
How Is AI Changing the Science of Prediction? | Quanta Magazine
With lots of data, a strong model and statistical thinking, scientists can make predictions about all sorts of complex phenomena. Today, this practice is evolving to harness the power of machine learning and massive datasets. In this episode, co x2d host Steven Strogatz speaks with statistician Emmanuel Candes about black boxes, uncertainty and the power of inductive reasoning.


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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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7 Easy Ways to Stimulate Your Brain As You Age
7 Easy Ways to Stimulate Your Brain As You Age
Doctors and memory experts share simple strategies for stimulating your brain to promote better brain health as you get older.


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LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers and the three-year search for a ''laser'' in Dalton Knecht - ESPN
LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers and the three-year search for a ''laser'' in Dalton Knecht - ESPN
For years the Lakers have tried -- and failed -- to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In rookie Dalton Knecht, that search might be over.


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Selfies Don''t Kill People
And no place has ever been ruined by an Instagram post, either. Its time to stop blaming social media for the worlds troubles.


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How the "two-day rule" can make your daily work-life much easier - Big Think
How the "two-day rule" can make your daily work-life much easier - Big Think
We all want to establish good habits and break the bad ones. Here 039 s the hack you might just need to help you do so.


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Patagonia''s Restructuring Has Led to Employee Fallout - Business Insider
Patagonia''s Restructuring Has Led to Employee Fallout - Business Insider
The sustainable brand is cutting jobs and expediting service to survive. Employees say the company has lost its soul.


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How the bullet train transformed Japan
How the bullet train transformed Japan
Sixty years after the world x27 s first high-speed train launched, rail enthusiast Paul Carter rides the bullet train along what x27 s been dubbed the New Golden Route .


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When Should You Retire and Take Social Security? Boomers Share Regrets. - Business Insider
When Should You Retire and Take Social Security? Boomers Share Regrets. - Business Insider
At what age should you retire? When should you start collecting Social Security? Will you need to work part time in retirement?


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Pfizer, Eli Lilly execs push back as senators scrutinize drugmakers' telehealth moves
Pfizer, Eli Lilly execs push back as senators scrutinize drugmakers' telehealth moves
In latest health tech news: Pharma vs pushes back as Senators look into telehealth moves, startups using AI for small molecule drugs, and more.


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Three climbers from the US and Canada missing on New Zealanda??s highest mountain
Three climbers from the US and Canada missing on New Zealanda??s highest mountain
Over the past century, dozens of climbers have died on Mount Cook, where rockfalls are common and avalanches often occur at higher altitudes. Local media reported in 2014 that 78 people had died since 1907.


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Chinaa??s share of global electric car market rises to 76%
Chinaa??s share of global electric car market rises to 76%
Cui said that Chinese carmakers were "eager to export" to Russia, as international rivals avoided the market because of "risks". The US and the EU banned the export of cars to Russia after the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.


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Syrian insurgents advance on Hama city after capturing Aleppo
Syrian insurgents advance on Hama city after capturing Aleppo
Assad has remained a pariah figure in the west although there have been recent attempts to reopen diplomatic channels. The US state department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a briefing on Monday that Assad was “a brutal dictator with blood on his hands, the blood of innocent civilians”, and that Washington’s stance on his rule had not changed.


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Amazon teams up with Orbital to remove CO2 from the air at one of its data centers | TechCrunch
Amazon teams up with Orbital to remove CO2 from the air at one of its data centers  | TechCrunch
But if the cost is low enough, on-site carbon capture is appealing for several reasons. For one, there’s no middleman to take a cut, as is often the case in carbon markets. Plus, the amount of captured carbon is much easier to verify. And if data centers do end up capturing more carbon dioxide than they generate, Amazon and other companies can sell the credits themselves, turning the system into a profit center.


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Clarifai introduces vendor-agnostic orchestration capabilities | TechCrunch
Clarifai introduces vendor-agnostic orchestration capabilities | TechCrunch
The company has raised more than $100 million in VC funding. Clarifai most recently raised $60 million in a 2021 round led by NEA that valued the company at $775 million, according to PitchBook data. The company is also backed by VCs, including USV, Menlo Ventures, and Lux Capital, among others.


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ThredUp fashion marketplace offloads its European business, Remix | TechCrunch
ThredUp fashion marketplace offloads its European business, Remix | TechCrunch
“This is a mutually beneficial outcome for both ThredUp and Remix,” ThredUp co-founder and CEO James Reinhart said in a statement. “We are confident that Remix will thrive under Florin Filote’s leadership and the team’s expertise. This transaction will allow ThredUp to focus on our core U.S. business and continue to innovate and evolve our marketplace.”


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Exclusive: SpinLaunch raises $11M but hoped to raise much more, source says
Exclusive: SpinLaunch raises $11M but hoped to raise much more, source says
Aria Alamalhodaei covers the space and defense industries at TechCrunch. Previously, she covered the public utilities and the power grid for California Energy Markets. You can also find her work at MIT’s Undark Magazine, The Verge, and Discover Magazine. She received an MA in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Aria is based in Austin, Texas.


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AI comes to software reviews as Stackfix raises $3M | TechCrunch
AI comes to software reviews as Stackfix raises $3M | TechCrunch
Marketplaces for software and services based on reviews are starting to reach their sell-by date. The user-generated reviews on sites like G2 and Capterra


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Yurts raises $40 million to be the DoD's AI chatbot | TechCrunch
Yurts raises $40 million to be the DoD's AI chatbot  | TechCrunch
Van Roo believes that we’re just scratching the surface of the potential for enterprise-ready AI. “I’m confident that in the next 10 years, we’re probably going to get a pretty big next step-jump in the model space. And I’m not going to solve that,” he said. “But I think that we have a long way to go to really achieve the value we can in enterprises.”


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'Corporate America Got Lost With Idiot Management And Inability To Read The Room,' Says Kevin O'Leary, Citing Target And Anheuser-Busch
'Corporate America Got Lost With Idiot Management And Inability To Read The Room,' Says Kevin O'Leary, Citing Target And Anheuser-Busch
Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – with $1,000 you can invest at just $0.26/share!


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In RFK Jr.'s promise to go after 'big food,' some public health officials see a silver lining
In RFK Jr.'s promise to go after 'big food,' some public health officials see a silver lining
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services, might be an “imperfect messenger,” Mande acknowledges. But his campaign to “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) has already catapulted the issue to the forefront of the national conversation.


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Pharmalittle: We're reading about menopause treatments, Novo plans for Wegovy in India, and more
Pharmalittle: We're reading about menopause treatments, Novo plans for Wegovy in India, and more
Researchers presented new evidence that hormone therapy can be beneficial to menopausal women's heart health


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Hope Can Be More Powerful Than Mindfulness | Scientific American
Hope Can Be More Powerful Than Mindfulness | Scientific American
In difficult times, a forward-looking mindset may be especially helpful


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Is Contraception Under Attack? - The New Yorker (No paywall)
Is Contraception Under Attack?
This year, for the first time in the roughly sixty-year history of the birth-control pill in the United States, it can be bought over the counter. You might not know about this developmentmany people Ive mentioned it to dontbut you can now find an F.D.A.-approved version of the pill at your drugstore or online, without a prescription, at a cost of about twenty dollars for a one-month supply, or less than fifty dollars for a three-month one. At the CVS in my neighborhood in Washington, D.C., its near the condoms, on an open shelf (unlike, for example, the locked-up laundry detergents and air fresheners). The effort to bring the product, sold under the brand name Opill, to the market was more than two decades in the making. It involved numerous studies of safety and effectiveness, investigating everything from the pills optimal formulation to how well people could understand the package insert, including the warnings about a few conditions, such as a history of breast cancer, that would preclude taking it. (They could understand them quite well, the studies showed.)


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In RFK Jr.s promise to go after big food, some public health officials see a silver lining - STAT (No paywall)
In RFK Jr.s promise to go after big food, some public health officials see a silver lining
In their long slog to tame the big food lobby, Jerold Mande often had to assure his allies that the time would come when the grueling campaign to liberate America from its ruinous addiction to the cheaply-made, laboratory-engineered productsknown as ultraprocessed foodswould finally catch fire.




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