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The fight to protect US data has begun | Opinion https://www.ft.com/content/ccb0c850-f466-4b74-8c07-7d01230679a4

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“Just move to Texas,” they say

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Stanford scientists have solved a key conundrum in keeping organoids — lab-grown clusters of cells that resemble human organs — alive. Here’s what that means for human diseases and drug...

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Palantir threatened to call police on a WIRED reporter and kicked out other journalists from a recent defense conference following reports of the data analytics firm's work with the Trump administration.

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“Trivia, of all things, is a ray of hope in our moment of national crisis. Somehow, it’s still an arena where ideological projects are completely ignored and the thing that matters — the only thing that matters — is the right answer,” writes Ken Jennings, the host of “Jeopardy!”

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Having an experienced #ux and #designops team as part of your organization’s secret weapons cache can help your team be more prepared for whatever comes next #branding helps broadcast to your customers what that will be so they can come along for the ride www.fastcompany.com/91345570/ai-...

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#urbanism in one photo

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Texas teachers are quitting at a rate that’s 25 percent above the national average. In Tennessee, the vacancy rate for all public schools is 5.5 percent, compared to a national average of 4 percent. From November 2023: https://trib.al/35k5Qnk

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The United States’ loss will be some other nation’s gain—a lesson that we used to teach the rest of the world, but no longer. Published February 20, 2025: https://trib.al/YjtnWhy

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Wildfire smoke from Canada and a plume of desert dust are affecting air quality levels across many parts of the U.S. When the air is smoky, it’s important to consider whether it’s safe to exercise outdoors — and how to protect yourself if you choose to head out. Here's what we know.

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Concerned about my fellow Americans after learning how much even people with jobs are being forced to economize on food budgets. No wonder choices are getting worse over time—few people can spend on nicer options for their health and the planet #socialcontract www.colorado.edu/ecenter/2021...

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Your imagination isn't just one thing. The latest neuroscience is untangling just how diverse this faculty really is, says cognitive neurologist Adam Zeman

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Imagination isn’t mere childhood whimsy – harnessing its extraordinary capacities can benefit us all

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How ‘vibe coding’ became the new DIY | Opinion https://www.ft.com/content/f4f3def2-2858-4239-a5ef-a92645577145

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This map shows ratings for the Bay Area and California, updated every 10 minutes.

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I have noticed it can work like a funhouse mirror, if not a black one

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According to one of the President’s executive orders, the U.S. will “admit only those refugees who can fully and appropriately assimilate into the United States.” The new Administration has made clear who that might be, @jonathanblitzer.bsky.social‬ writes.

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Pride Month begins tomorrow 🏳‍🌈

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If it has not already happened, China’s carbon-dioxide emissions are likely to peak in the next couple of years. Analysts are more concerned about what happens next

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The International Criminal Court’s case against Israel is drawing attention to the crime of starvation—a particularly dangerous form of warfare against civilians that is often overlooked, writes @boydvandijk.bsky.social.

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