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What one town learned by charging residents for every bag of trash


Sree VijaykumarThe small town Plympton, Massachusetts, eliminated 305 tons of garbage a year by making everyone pay for what they toss.

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Ukraine Turns to Fishing Nets to Catch Russian Drones
Ukraine Turns to Fishing Nets to Catch Russian Drones
With their dense mesh, the nets can tangle drone propellers. It's a simple but effective countermeasure that reflects how low-tech means can blunt high-tech weapons in the war.


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Australian woman convicted on all counts in mushroom murders case
Australian woman convicted on all counts in mushroom murders case
Erin Patterson, 50, was charged with the attempted murder of her husband and murders of his parents and sister after serving them food with death cap mushrooms.


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Texas Officials Question Weather Forecasts Amid Floods
Texas Officials Question Weather Forecasts Amid Floods
Texan communities are dealing with the impact of the deadly flash floods along the Guadalupe River, which have killed at least 80 people so far. Search and rescue efforts continue for those unaccounted for, including girls from the Camp Mystic summer camp, which Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said was "horrendously ravaged by the flood waters.


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Trump Administration Will Try to Deport Abrego Garcia Before His Trial, Justice Dept. Says
Trump Administration Will Try to Deport Abrego Garcia Before His Trial, Justice Dept. Says
The plan directly contradicted the White House, which last month described as “fake news” reports of plans to re-deport Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.






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New Document Undermines Trump Administration's Claims About Deported Venezuelans
New Document Undermines Trump Administration's Claims About Deported Venezuelans
The document from El Salvador seems to undermine a position that lawyers for the Justice Department and top Trump officials have taken time and again in front of a judge in Washington.


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Windows 11 overtakes Windows 10 in global OS usage stats
Windows 11 overtakes Windows 10 in global OS usage stats
Stat Counter data shows Windows 11 finally surpassing Windows 10, driven by upgrade prompts and gamer adoption


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US lobby groups urge tariff retaliation against Australia's 'socialised medicine'
US lobby groups urge tariff retaliation against Australia's 'socialised medicine'
"The reason we don't know what is going on is because our government and our prime minister don't know, because they don't have the strength of relationship with the United States that they should have."


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Online shopping see biggest slowdown in over decade as tariffs disrupt e-commerce: Survey
Online shopping sector faces most disruptive period in over a decade as a result of President Trump's global trade war, according to an AlixPartners survey.




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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Aligned With BRICS Nations
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Aligned With BRICS Nations
President Trump said nations that support the group’s “Anti-American policies” would face an additional 10 percent tariff. He did not elaborate.


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How Ayesha Curry Turned Customer Feedback Into a Growth Engine - Inc (No paywall)
How Ayesha Curry Turned Customer Feedback Into a Growth Engine
When Ayesha Curry first launched Sweet July back in 2019, she used to think about expanding product assortment in terms of what she would want as a consumer. But as the Oakland, California-based business has grown, the founder has started taking cues directly from her customers instead.


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Europe's Dilemma: Build a Military Industry or Keep Relying on the U.S.
Europe's Dilemma: Build a Military Industry or Keep Relying on the U.S.
Europeans have agreed to pay more for arms and want to spend it at home. But can its manufacturers rush to compete with dominant U.S. firms?


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Military experts weigh in on China's new mosquito-like spy drone - Business Insider (No paywall)
Military experts weigh in on China's new mosquito-like spy drone
While it may not look as impressive as some of the bigger unmanned systems coming out of Ukraine, its stick-thin body is said to be equipped for a range of covert surveillance and military operations.


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Anthropic cut up millions of used books to train Claude and downloaded over 7 million pirated ones too, a judge said - Business Insider (No paywall)
Anthropic cut up millions of used books to train Claude  and downloaded over 7 million pirated ones too, a judge said
Ruling in a closely-watched AI copyright case, Judge William Alsup of the Northern District of California analyzed how Anthropic sourced data for model training purposes, including from digital and physical books.


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Trump Tariffs: Pause On 'Liberation Day' Rates Extended Through August 1 - Forbes (No paywall)
Trump Tariffs: Pause On 'Liberation Day' Rates Extended Through August 1
The White House announced Monday that President Donald Trump is slated to sign an order delaying his 90-day tariff pause by another month, after he shared letters informing governments in Japan and South Korea that hes levying 25% tariffs on their imports to the U.S., the first in an anticipated slew of tariff notices the administration is expected to send out in the coming days and weeks.


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Why Are Protesters in Mexico City Angry at Remote Workers?
Why Are Protesters in Mexico City Angry at Remote Workers?
Top concerns include the displacement of longtime residents as rents and food prices surge. Ire over the influx of well-heeled foreigners has been building for years.




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Think work-life balance is overrated? You're hired! - WSJ (No paywall)
Think work-life balance is overrated? You're hired!
If you think free time is overrated, this is the job market for you. Corporate job listings this summer stress long hours, a competitive business environment and the importance of hustle.


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TikTok builds new U.S. app to meet looming sale deadline
TikTok builds new U.S. app to meet looming sale deadline
As President Trump resumes talks with China, TikTok prepares a new app to keep American users online


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Engadget Podcast: Reviewing our favorite VPNs and M3GAN 2.0
Engadget Podcast: Reviewing our favorite VPNs and M3GAN 2.0
This week, I chat with Sam Chapman, Engadget’s new security reporter who’s been reviewing VPNs and related products. He dives into what led him to security, the VPNs he likes the most and his thoughts on potential cyberattacks. Additionally, we discuss Microsoft’s latest news around the Windows 10 Extended Security Update, and Devindra explains why M3GAN 2.0 absolutely rules.


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Texas braces for more flash floods as rescuers search for survivors - WSJ (No paywall)
Texas braces for more flash floods as rescuers search for survivors
KERRVILLE, TexasParts of Texas devastated by flash floods that left at least 82 dead over the holiday weekend were braced for more heavy rains as forecasters extended flood warnings through Monday evening.




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The spiritual life calls out to me. But is it self-indulgent?
The spiritual life calls out to me. But is it self-indulgent?
Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. To submit a question, fill out this anonymous form or email [email protected]. Heres this weeks question from a reader, condensed and edited for clarity:


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Behind Microsoft's layoffs: A new attitude shaped by AI
Behind Microsoft's layoffs: A new attitude shaped by AI
More tech workers feel the pain as Microsoft pivots. Suddenly, the world's most valuable company is going on without them.


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Can we afford to be afraid of nuclear power?
Can we afford to be afraid of nuclear power?
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Elon Musk's "Upgraded" AI Is Spewing Antisemitic Propaganda
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Just hours after Elon Musk boasted of a major upgrade, his AI chatbot Grok went on a rampage, pushing hateful tropes, inventing fake news, and suffering a bizarre identity crisis.




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Bosses Are Using AI to Decide Who to Fire
Bosses Are Using AI to Decide Who to Fire
An alarming new trend has emerged in the world of management: bosses using AI to decide who to promote, who to discipline, and who to fire.


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Ambroxol shows promise for Parkinson's dementia treatment
Ambroxol shows promise for Parkinson's dementia treatment
Ambroxol, a common cough syrup, may slow Parkinson's dementia, offering hope for patients and families, according to a recent clinical trial.


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'As thrilling as driving a sports car': the Tokyo capsule tower that gave pod-living penthouse chic
'As thrilling as driving a sports car': the Tokyo capsule tower that gave pod-living penthouse chic
They had portholes, cutting edge mod cons - and the ultra luxurious models even came with a free calculator. As Japan's beloved Nakagin Capsule Tower resurfaces, we celebrate an architectural marvel


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Airbus okays use of 'Taxibot' to tow planes to the runway
Airbus okays use of 'Taxibot' to tow planes to the runway
Airlines get the chance to cool their jets rather than burn fuel on the ground




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Caltech Settles Case Accusing It of Misleading Students
Caltech Settles Case Accusing It of Misleading Students
A student who paid thousands for a tech boot camp said it was “a Caltech program in name only.”


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Trump Revives Trade War, Threatening Steep Aug. 1 Tariffs on Allies
Trump Revives Trade War, Threatening Steep Aug. 1 Tariffs on Allies
President Trump said Japan and South Korea would face tariffs of 25 percent unless they reached an agreement with the United States. Other countries received notice of higher levies.


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Haiti's Landmark Oloffson Hotel is Destroyed in an Apparent Arson Fire
Haiti's Landmark Oloffson Hotel is Destroyed in an Apparent Arson Fire
Haiti’s famed Oloffson Hotel, a cultural landmark and celebrity haven, was incinerated amid rising violence by gangs that control most of the country’s capital.


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Overcoming the Traps that Prevent Growth in Uncertain Times - Harvard Business Review (No paywall)
Overcoming the Traps that Prevent Growth in Uncertain Times
Today, with uncertainty a seemingly permanent condition, executives need to weave adaptability, resilience, and clarity into their operating plans. The best executives will implement strategies that dont just sustain their businesses; they enable growth.




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You cannot be serious! Wimbledon line-calling system under fire after major glitch
A malfunction robbed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of a point during her match.


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As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges
Far more families are choosing to have fewer - or no - children. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink.


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Musk starts the 'America Party,' Trump cries 'Train Wreck'
Musk starts the 'America Party,' Trump cries 'Train Wreck'
As Tesla struggles with a cratering stock, Musk’s foray into third-party politics is deepening the rift with Trump and unsettling investors


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Tesla Stock Dives as Elon Musk Plans New Political Party
Tesla Stock Dives as Elon Musk Plans New Political Party
Mr. Musk’s involvement in politics was once seen by investors as a benefit to Tesla. Not anymore.




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I'm not losing sleep over Elon Musk's political ambitions
I'm not losing sleep over Elon Musk's political ambitions
So, a political party founded by someone with an erratic track record in business whose personal brand has fallen quite sharply in recent years and who is mired in controversies. Unfortunately, it turns out the American electorate loves an unstable weirdo who sucks at business! Voters can take heart, though, by remembering that Musk’s words so rarely turn into action.


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Wait, Brad Pitt Nearly Starred In Ford V Ferrari With Tom Cruise? He Spills The Tea
Wait, Brad Pitt Nearly Starred In Ford V Ferrari With Tom Cruise? He Spills The Tea
They nearly hit the gas on the project, but it stalled out.


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Planned Parenthood Wins a Temporary Injunction Over Medicaid Funding
Planned Parenthood Wins a Temporary Injunction Over Medicaid Funding
The nonprofit is challenging a new law that bars its clinics from receiving federal money for any treatment, including birth control and checkups.


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Sheldon Whitehouse's Three-Hundredth Climate Warning - The New Yorker (No paywall)
Sheldon Whitehouse's Three-Hundredth Climate Warning
On April 18th, 2012, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse delivered the first in what was to become one of theif not thelongest-running series of speeches in congressional history. This was toward the end of Barack Obamas first term, and Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island, thought that the President wasnt doing enough, or really much of anything, to fight climate change. There were years at a time when the Obama Administration wouldnt use the word climate and change in the same paragraph, Whitehouse recalled recently, in a Zoom interview from his office. And so I made the decisionrather than get jostled around by whatever the current events of the week were, every damn week I was going to do a speech on climate. He had a poster made up showing the Earth as seen from space. Next to the planet, the poster said TIME TO WAKE UP in boxy white letters.




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Side Quests Are The New Main Thing
Side Quests Are The New Main Thing
One of my favorite productivity quotes is "keep the main thing, the main thing". It's time for a refresh.


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The latest threat from the rise of Chinese manufacturing
The latest threat from the rise of Chinese manufacturing
MIT economist David Autor first documented the loss of millions of jobs to Chinese imports a decade ago. Now he sees an even more serious danger if the US loses the race for advanced manufacturing.


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YouTube Pirates Are Cashing In on Hollywood's Summer Blockbusters
YouTube Pirates Are Cashing In on Hollywood's Summer Blockbusters
More than a decade after the platform cracked down on copyright infringement, thousands of unlicensed movies, TV shows and live sports are available.


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Trump Admin's Epstein Denial Backfires, Revives Elon Musk Allegations - Intelligencer (No paywall)
Trump Admin's Epstein Denial Backfires, Revives Elon Musk Allegations
Even if Trump-administration officials had examined every government file related to Jeffrey Epstein in the most responsible and transparent way possible, they would not have shut down the rampant speculation about the deceased sex offender, as thats not how conspiracy theories work. So, in a way, their pledge to answer lingering questions about Epsteins client list and whether he really killed himself in federal prison in 2019 was doomed from the start.




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US immigration shift may have profound economic consequences - FT (No paywall)
US immigration shift may have profound economic consequences
Ramifications include lower growth potential, tighter labour markets and heightened inflationary pressures


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Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain - Scientific American (No paywall)
Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain
For decades, Americans have been told a simple story about addiction: taking drugs damages the brainand the earlier in life children start using substances, the more likely they are to progress through a gateway from milder ones such as marijuana to more dangerous drugs such as opioids. Indeed, those who start using at younger ages are much more likely to become addicted.


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Poland's clean energy usage overtakes coal for first time - FT (No paywall)
Poland's clean energy usage overtakes coal for first time
Poland's clean energy usage overtakes coal for first time


 
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As Renewed U.S. Tariffs Loom, Emerging Economies Turn to One Another
As Renewed U.S. Tariffs Loom, Emerging Economies Turn to One Another
With President Trump preparing to revive tariffs this week, some of the world’s biggest exporters are planning a future less dependent on trade with the United States.


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Trump and Netanyahu to meet as new Middle East tests loom - WSJ (No paywall)
Trump and Netanyahu to meet as new Middle East tests loom
When President Trump meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, the Middle East will look far different from how it did only months ago. A region that was awash in conflict and risk seems to be ripe for diplomacy.



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