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He’s been king of the Ren Fest for twenty-two years. The crown is weighing on him. ~hobbies Article 2079 words 24 votes
Greece cracks down on excessive tourism. Curbs on short-term rentals and cruise ship traffic could damage crucial sector, warns hospitality industry. ~travel Link 13 votes
How US cardiologists addressed bias in a clinical algorithm - changing the predictive factor from race to location ~health medicine Article 2505 words 9 votes
I've been to all fifty states, and I've unexpectedly fallen in love with these seven cities ~travel Article 756 words 15 votes
The asteroid-in-spring hypothesis - Two paleontologists have turned on each other, each claiming to have found new evidence about the worst day on Earth ~science Article 11 226 words, published Aug 27 2024 8 votes
Did your car witness a crime? Bay Area police may be coming for your Tesla — and they might tow it. ~transport Article 1080 words, published Aug 31 2024 28 votes
Hvaldimir, a celebrated ‘spy’ whale, is found dead in Norway – first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness ~enviro Article 494 words 15 votes
America is losing Southeast Asia: Why US allies in the region are turning toward China ~society politics Article 2727 words 19 votes
The growing gender divide, three minutes at a time. Sabrina Carpenter tackles the exasperation of being young, female, straight, and single in 2024. ~music pop Article 1003 words, published Aug 28 2024 12 votes
At the University of Michigan, pro Palestinian protestors have "Shut Down" student government, by being elected to it ~society politics Article 1200 words 35 votes
How a leading chain of US psychiatric hospitals traps patients ~health.mental Article 2041 words 35 votes
The Marshmallow Test and other predictors of success have bias built in, researchers say ~science psychology Article 1846 words 28 votes
Over the last ten years Finland reduced road deaths by a sizable 29% – the average decline in the European Union was 16% ~transport Article 664 words 18 votes
Trusted aide would likely play key role in Kamala Harris review of US-Israel policy ~society politics Article 1944 words 11 votes
Last chance to escape: Ukrainians flee Pokrovsk as Russians advance ~news ukraine.pokrovsk russia Article 1758 words 25 votes
Inside Boeing’s factory lapses that led to the Alaska Air blowout ~transport Article 3709 words, published Aug 25 2024 16 votes
California lawmakers pass bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes ~society politics Article 677 words 30 votes
When victimhood takes a bad-faith turn. Wronged explores how the practice of claiming harm has become the rhetorical province of the powerful. ~life Article 2181 words 28 votes
I went to Iceland for a road trip. I left with climate anxiety. ~enviro climate change Article 21 votes
AI makes racist judgement calls when asked to evaluate speakers of African American vernacular English ~tech Link 23 votes
Chinese government hackers penetrate US internet providers to spy ~tech internet security.cyber Article 794 words 17 votes
Sainsbury Wing contractors find 1990 letter from donor anticipating [and celebrating] their demolition of false columns ~design architecture Article 1061 words 21 votes
Where have all the insects gone? The tiny creatures on which the world depends seem to be in decline. But what does the data really say — and what is to be done? ~enviro Link 35 votes
Apple rethinks its movie strategy after a string of misses ~movies spoiler Article 1416 words 26 votes
Small grocers feel squeezed by suppliers, and shoppers bear the pain ~finance business Article 2399 words 30 votes
Linux vs Windows gaming benchmarks: Fedora 40 scores surprising wins ~games Article 872 words 18 votes
Stavanger's pristine white facades create a timeless, quaint atmosphere. Yet, amidst this traditional setting, a vibrant street art scene has emerged. ~arts art.street Article 879 words 4 votes
Israeli cabinet trades insults over ‘Jewish terrorism’ warning. Far-right security minister accused by defence minister and intelligence chief of endangering nation. ~society politics Link 9 votes
Ukraine offensive in Russia expands beyond Kursk region, soldiers say ~news ukraine russia Article 574 words 44 votes
MIT's drop in Black students shows fallout from top court ruling ~life education.higher Article 77 words 33 votes
Can MAGA be multicultural? Making sense of Donald Trump’s appeal to nonwhite American voters. ~society politics Article 1919 words 12 votes
She faked her chimp's death; then things went apeshit ~life.pets Article 5386 words, published Jul 30 2022 14 votes
The biggest band in America in 2024 is … Creedence Clearwater Revival ~music rock Article 2167 words, published Aug 4 2024 22 votes
A drunken evening, a rented yacht: the real story of the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage ~news ukraine crime russia Article 23 votes
Sex trafficker on FBI Most Wanted list captured in Barcelona pleads not guilty ~news usa spain.barcelona crime Article 272 words, published Mar 20 2024 29 votes