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

Editor's Pick

Sweden is Building the World's Largest City Made Entirely From Timber

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Wood City is swapping polluting steel and concrete for a more
climate-friendly construction material: timber.

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Editor's Note: The company's core goal is to improve the
sustainability of construction projects. Building with wood instead of
concrete and steel in 80% of new buildings would, according to a 2020
study by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute, help
offset half of Europe's construction industry emissions. Atrium
Ljungberg is also championing the idea that spending time in buildings
made with natural materials can help improve our wellbeing.

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What would a world with AGI look like?
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AI CEOs are extremely fond of making statements like this. And because
they make these statements we are forced to take them at face value,
and then try to figure out what the implications are.

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How Did This Soldier 'Grow' an Ear on Her Forearm?
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Army Pvt. Shamika Burrage's left ear is unlike other ears, though you
might not realize it at first. Like her right ear, it is made from
Burrage's own cells, and connected to her head by her own blood
vessels. She can hear perfectly well out of it, and feel perfectly
well when you touch it.















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Citi deploys AI coding tools to 30K developers in modernization push
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Dive Brief: Citigroup armed 30,000 developers with generative AI
coding tools as part of an ongoing modernization push, CEO Jane Fraser
said, speaking during the bank's Q4 2024 earnings call Wednesday. The
bank spent $11.

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Duolingo's Brilliant Social Media Marketing Move
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Duolingo has built its brand on more than just making language
learning accessible--it's also mastered the art of staying attuned to
trends, technology, and cultural moments.














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It's Not Just Red Dye No. 3. It's All Our Stuff.
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Last week, the Food and Drug Administration banned Red Dye No. 3—a
coloring found lurking in everything from pastries to pills.
Regulators banned it on the grounds that several studies have shown a
worrying tendency for the dye to cause thyroid cancer in animals.
Since 1990, it has been prohibited for use in cosmetics, but it has
somehow persisted in food and medicine.

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CEOs launch war rooms, hotlines to cope with Trumps order blitz
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JPMorgan Chase set up a war room. The law firm Fisher Phillips created
an immigration hotline to help clients manage potential workplace
raids. Manufacturers and retailers have teams working to soften the
blow of potential new tariffs.














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AI-developed drug will be in trials by year-end, says Googles Hassabis
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Founder of Isomorphic Labs aims to develop a drug in oncology,
cardiovascular or neurodegeneration areas

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Winter weather warnings for nine states as snow lashes US
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Residents across the affected regions are advised to avoid unnecessary
travel and to use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. It's
recommended to keep winter emergency kits in vehicles, which should
include flashlights, food and blankets. Additionally, individuals
should check local forecasts and road conditions before heading out to
stay informed and ensure their safety.














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How we measure poverty matters and we can do better
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Fearless journalism is more important than ever. When news breaks, you
need to understand what actually matters and what to do about it. At
Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been
more vital. But we cant do it on our own.

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Exclusive Q&A With Mongolias PM
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It was almost three decades ago that French miners decamped to the
southern Gobi Desert in search of hidden riches. By 2006, they found
what they were looking for: rich deposits of uranium lurking beneath
the windswept sand dunes and rusting oil pumps. A series of pilot
projects and environmental and economic assessments followed.














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Stop working for Russia, Britain tells its private spies
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In new guidance for security professionals published this week, the
U.K. Home Office said such work risks breaking tough new national
security laws and could even see pros sent to prison for up to 14
years.

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Why India's popcorn tax is a recipe for a three-tiered mess - WSJ (No
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The government laid out a three-tiered system for taxing popcorn
depending on if it is packaged or sold loose, carries a brand name or
is generic, and is salted or sweet. Caramel popcorn, the government
said in December, would be taxed at 18%nearly akin to tax on a luxury
product.














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These frequent fliers are done with loyalty programs - WSJ (No
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These changes have upset travelers who once wore their airline loyalty
as a badge of honor. Those backing away say the high cost of
maintaining status isnt rewarded with the same quality of customer
service as before, and that rewards are harder to come by.

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Last-minute settlement talks stall Prince Harry's high-stakes trial
against British tabloids
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LONDON (AP) -- Prince Harry's mission to put the British tabloids on
trial for decades of alleged unlawful snooping into his life was in
question Tuesday as last-minute settlement talks delayed the start of
a high-stakes trial pitting him against Rupert Murdoch's newspapers.














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Over 50 heads of state and government are gathering at Davos 2025.
Here's what they are saying
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Amid ongoing conflict, economic uncertainty and rapid technological
advancements, heads of state are gathering in Davos, Switzerland, for
the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025.

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Greenland's PM looks to meet with Trump
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"If they [the U.S.] want to talk about Greenland, they have to talk to
Greenland," the island's leader said.













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The strange loophole that transformed Berlin from tenants paradise to
landlords playground
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From London and other overpriced cities, we often look to Berlin as a
beacon of progressive housing politics. Renting in the capital, as
some 84% of households do, is associated with secure, unlimited,
rent-controlled tenancies.

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Why Does Trump Love Tariffs?
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To understand Trump's economic vision, you need to know two key
players: Robert Lighthizer and Jamieson Greer. Lighthizer, Trump's
trade czar in his first term, championed the tariff-heavy trade
strategy. This time, Greer steps into his mentor's shoes as the U.S.
Trade Representative.

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The Washington lawyers who suddenly love Trump - WSJ (No paywall)
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Elite law firms in Washington are giddy about Donald Trumps
re-election. Since November many of them have been presenting an
optimistic case about how they can help businesses navigate the
complex regulatory and policy environment to come. As the Republican
Party has taken a more populist turn, they contend that Republican
government is no longer good for business." Who better to manage
looming policy controversies, the thinking goes, than the steady world
of white-shoe law firms?

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Trump gives TikTok an illegal amnesty - WSJ (No paywall)
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President Trump took the oath of office Monday promising to faithfully
execute the duties of his office, which include implementing the laws
passed by Congress. Yet in one of his first acts as President, Mr.
Trump effectively suspended a law requiring TikTok to divest from its
Chinese owner ByteDance by Jan. 19.

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Harvard Adopts a Definition of Antisemitism for Discipline Cases
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Harvard University will adopt a definition of antisemitism when
investigating discipline cases as part of several moves meant to
protect Jewish students after Gaza war protests, the university said
in an agreement on Tuesday.

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Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht
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US President Donald Trump says he has signed a full and unconditional
pardon for Ross Ulbricht, who operated Silk Road, the deep web
marketplace where illegal drugs were sold. Ulbricht was convicted in
2015 in New York in a narcotics and money laundering conspiracy and
sentenced to life in prison.

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Men have grown twice as much as women over past century, study shows
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Amid the profound changes humanity has witnessed, one might be
forgiven for failing to notice a rise in sexy and formidable men:
those tall, broad-shouldered types that are strangers to self-doubt.

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Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry
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President Donald Trump's goodwill in the cryptocurrency industry has
taken a hit after he and his wife launched meme coins -- a move
critics say looks like an unseemly cash grab that undermines an effort
to legitimize digital assets.

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Pentagon plans for bigger US troop role at border - WSJ (No paywall)
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WASHINGTONPentagon officials are planning options for using federal
troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border against drug traffickers,
human smugglers and migrants, a potentially major shift in military
priorities ordered by President Trump, officials said Tuesday.

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My therapist is a bot: The rise of AI in mental health treatment
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An increasing number of people are turning to so-called psychobots --
artificial intelligence tools with potential psychotherapeutic
benefits.

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Let's see if having German newspapers calling him a Nazi helps.
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While Elon Musk is making suspiciously fascist hand gestures at Trump
rallies, the value of his company's brand is dropping. Tesla sunk 26
percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to an annual
ranking of top brands by London-based Brand Finance.

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China installed a record capacity of solar and wind in 2024 - in
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China saw monumental solar and wind growth in 2024, according to data
released today by its National Energy Administration (NEA). China's
installed capacity shot up by 14.6% last year, now surpassing 3,348
gigawatts (GW).

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This Grandfather and Grandson Duo Work Out Together for
Intergenerational Gains
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WORKING OUT REGULARLY into your 60s earns respect. Keeping up a
routine into your 70s earns admiration. But continuing to train well
into your mid-80s? That type of commitment to fitness earns
reverence--and sets a profound example for everyone else in your life.

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Company aims to build larger satellites for new era of launch
abundance
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Although the price of this satellite bus is proprietary, various
estimates place the cost at between $100 million and $150 million. One
reason for the expense is that Lockheed Martin buys most of the
satellite's elements, such as its reaction wheels, from suppliers.

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You Can Now Set ChatGPT to Complete Tasks, and This Is How to Use It
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Summary Avoid using scheduled tasks for reminders to maximize utility.
Start with a simple request and edit for more specificity. Provide
clear instructions and formatting for best results.

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Amid Criticism, IMDb Founder Col Needham Steps Down as CEO After 35
Years
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The founder of IMDb has stepped down as CEO almost 35 years after
launching the online database for entertainment information. Col
Needham will be succeeded by Nikki Santoro, who has been IMDb's chief
operating officer since 2021. Variety earlier reported the news.

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Concept Cells Help Your Brain Abstract Information and Build Memories
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Individual cells in the brain light up for specific ideas. These
concept neurons, once known as "Jennifer Aniston cells," help us
think, imagine and remember episodes from our lives. Introduction
Imagine you're on a first date, sipping a martini at a bar.

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Modeling complex behavior with a simple organism
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The roundworm C. elegans is a simple animal whose nervous system has
exactly 302 neurons. Each of the connections between those neurons has
been comprehensively mapped, allowing researchers to study how they
work together to generate the animal's different behaviors.

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Are You Being a Nice Jerk?
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Let me ask you some questions to get this discussion started. In the
past week or two at work, did you see anyone: These are the kinds of
behaviors assessed on Stanford professor Robert Sutton's Asshole
Rating Self-Exam and Ohio State professor Ben Tepper's "abusive
supervision" scale.

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How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California's Wildfire Crisis
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Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California
centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the
state's fire dynamics.

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Research: Incivility at Work Silences Everyone, But Especially Women -
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Incivility at work isn?t good for anyone. But while both men and women
are less likely to speak up in uncivil environments, women are more
likely to withhold their ideas due to concerns about gender backlash.
In two studies involving over 3,000 participants, researchers found
that while women voiced ideas as much as men in civil groups, they
were more likely to withhold contributions in uncivil groups.
Addressing incivility at an organizational level is crucial for
fostering a more inclusive and innovative workplace, as creating
respectful environments encourages diverse perspectives that lead to
greater inclusion and innovation.

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The Hyperloop: A 200-Year History of Hype and Failure
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Elon Musk's Hyperloop Alpha is another overhyped venture, recycling
200-year-old dreams and exaggerated claims of innovation.

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Medicare drug price negotiations need something new: a floor - STAT
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Soon, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will begin the
price negotiation process on a new set of 15 drugs. The new Trump
administration should seize the opportunity to change the program to
protect the most valuable drug innovation, while also cutting spending
on low-value treatments.

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What Did The Bishop Say To Trump During The Inaugural Prayer Service?
Here?s The Full Transcript - Forbes (No paywall)
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During the inaugural prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral
Tuesday, Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington,
urged President Donald Trump to ?have mercy? on people who are ?scared
now,? including families with LGBTQ+ members and immigrants.

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PharmEasy co-founders Dharmil Sheth, Dhaval Shah and Hardik Dedhia to
start new consumer venture together
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Dharmil Sheth, Dhaval Shah and Hardik Dedhia - the outgoing
co-founders of PharmEasy - are launching their own consumer startup,
the three said in a joint statement on January 21.

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People Today Carry DNA from Neandertals. Heres How It May Affect Our
Brain and Behavior - Scientific American (No paywall)
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When Neandertals were first discovered nearly 170 years ago, the
conceptual gap between their lineage and thatof modern humans seemed
vast. Initially scientists prejudicially believed that the Neandertals
were primitive brutes hardly more intelligent than apes and that their
lack of advanced thinking had doomed them to extinction. Since that
time, researchers have amassed evidence that they shared many of the
cognitive abilities once considered unique to our species, Homo
sapiens. They made complex tools, produced staples such as flour,
treated their ailments with plant-based medicines, used symbols to
communicate and engaged in ritual treatment of their dead.

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The US government has a landlord, and Trump isnt a fan - WSJ (No
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Shortly before he was elected president in 2016, Donald Trump took a
break from campaigning to attend a ceremony for his new flagship
hotel, the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C.

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Louisiana Shuts 100-Mile Stretch of I-10 as Rare Snowstorm Hits Gulf
Coast
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Interstate 10 is one of three highways that run coast-to-coast in the
United States and a crucial east-west link for the southern Louisiana
cities of New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. Its span in
Louisiana is just under 275 miles, and connects the state with
Mississippi and Texas.

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U.S. Orders Federal D.E.I. Efforts to Shut Down by Wednesday Night
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The order on Tuesday said that D.E.I. policies “undermine our
national unity, as they deny, discredit, and undermine the traditional
American values of hard work, excellence, and individual achievement
in favor of an unlawful, corrosive, and pernicious identity-based
spoils system.”

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Change to Birthright Citizenship Would Affect Visa Holders, Too
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Many of the president’s closest advisers, including Stephen Miller,
his deputy chief of staff and the architect of his immigration policy,
have urged a tough line on birthright citizenship. During Mr.
Trump’s first term, Mr. Miller and other aides pushed to make sure
that immigrants could no longer establish what they call an
“anchor” in the United States by having a baby who automatically
becomes an American citizen.

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A Georgia fire chief stopped to help a driver who hit a deer. He was
then shot and killed.
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In the comment section of the sheriff's office's release, Maddie
Troyer, an advanced emergency medical technician with Coweta County
Fire, said, "Horrible. CCFR is broken-hearted tonight."

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US tech giants announce AI plan worth up to 500bn
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In one of his final acts in the White House, former President Joe
Biden put forward rules that would restrict exports of AI-related
chips to dozens of countries around the world, saying the move would
help the US control the industry.

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Donald Trump considers 10 tariff on China from February
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The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and
Canada which ends up in the US.

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Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg sanctioned by judge for allegedly deleting
emails
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A Delaware judge has sanctioned Sheryl Sandberg, Meta's former COO and
board member, for allegedly deleting emails related to the Cambridge
Analytica privacy scandal.

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