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Should humans get their own geologic era?

The debate over the Anthropocene epoch, explained. The word “Anthropocene” has gained cultural resonance in recent years, as it’s become…

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The longshot plan to end the war in Gaza and bring peace to the Middle East

President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrive for a photo during a summit in Jeddah, Saudi…

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No one wants to think about pandemics. But bird flu doesn’t care.

Rescued chickens gather in an aviary at Farm Sanctuary’s Southern California Sanctuary on October 5, 2022, in Acton, California. |…

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The Supreme Court: The most powerful, least busy people in Washington

Six Supreme Court justices attend President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address. | Shawn Thew/Pool/AFP via Getty Images…

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You could soon get cash for a delayed flight

Flights to LaGuardia Airport were delayed last June due to smoke and poor visibility. | Getty Images Flying has gotten…

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Baby Reindeer’s messy stalking has led to more messy stalking offscreen

Jessica Gunning as “Martha” in Baby Reindeer. | Ed Miller/Netflix With the Baby Reindeer fallout, the paradox of true crime as entertainment strikes again.…

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Challengers is the best thing that could happen to polyamory

Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) and her tennis-playing, polyamorous twinks. | Challengers/Amazon MGM Studios The relationship style has been the topic of…

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Why America’s Israel-Palestine debate is broken — and how to fix it

Israeli and Palestinian flags on display in protests at UCLA on April 28, 2024 in Westwood, California. | Robert Gauthier/Los…

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The misleading information in one of America’s most popular podcasts

Andrew Huberman, a neurobiology professor and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, attending INBOUND 2023 in Boston, Mass. | Photo…

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Canceling people’s medical debt may be too little, too late

Canceling people’s debt from unpaid medical bills does not lead to improvements in their health or finances, according to a…

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