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Read This: Remote Work - The Secret Behind the U.S. Economic Recovery?
Explore how remote work contributed to the unexpected economic recovery of the U.S. post-COVID, keeping unemployment low and managing inflation.
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Hear This: Get Free Audiobooks of 70,000+ Public Domain Titles on Listenly
Explore over 70,000 free audiobooks of public domain titles on Listenly. Enjoy classics from Jane Austen and modern works, plus a unique banned books category.
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Hear This: Reddit's Most Interesting Podcast Episodes of All Time
I stumbled upon a treasure trove of a thread on Reddit the other day where people shared their favorite Podcast episodes of all time. Some of these I remember being great and many I look forward to listening to. This American Life - "The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar"
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Read This: Mocking Fascists is Good
I am absolutely digging this renewed energy and messaging from the left. Unserious politics from unserious idiots deserves nothing but mocking jeers and unequivocal rejection. Josh Marshall's latest piece on Talking Points Memo explores the sudden prominence of the term "weird" in political discourse, particularly in
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Watch This: Carspiracy - You’ll Never See The World The Same Way Again
I really enjoyed this new video from GCN on how car culture has brainwashed UK society. They offer some changes to encourage cycling and pedestrian safety. The issues and solutions apply equally if not more so to goings on in the US. "Moto-normativity" is my new favorite word.
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Read This: Goodbye Open Seating: How Southwest's Change Reflects Airline Uniformity
Southwest Airlines ends its unique open-seating policy, marking the homogenization of air travel as all airlines now offer similar experiences.
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Read This: How Yuppies Shaped Modern America: A Deep Dive into the 1980s
Explore Tom McGrath's Triumph of the Yuppies, a compelling history of the 1980s Yuppie phenomenon and its lasting impact on American society.
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Rethink Your Beach Getaway: Why Active Vacations Beat Lazy Days
Discover why psychiatrist Richard Friedman believes active vacations trump lazy beach days for relaxation, happiness, and a true mental reset.
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Explore the Mesmerizing World of Roia: Now Available on App Store
Guide water through diverse terrain in Roia, a new relaxing game by Emoak Studio with beautiful piano music and challenging water physics. Available now!
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Everest’s Hidden Crisis: The Massive Cleanup of South Col
Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with decades of frozen garbage and bodies. A new cleanup effort has already removed 11 tons of waste, but much more remains.
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Bud Light Falls to Third Place: Modelo and Michelob Ultra Lead the Pack
Bud Light, long America's best-selling beer, has fallen to third place. Modelo and Michelob Ultra now lead the market, reflecting a shift in beer preferences.
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Confronting Fascism and Fear: Media's Role in the 2024 Election
Timothy Snyder examines how media bias and fascism shape perceptions of Biden's presidency and influence the 2024 election landscape.