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College Students Have Already Changed Forever
Members of the class of 2026 have had access to AI since they were freshmen. Almost all of them are using it to do their work
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Why Students Are Obsessed With ‘Points Taken Off’
Students and professors are in a drawn-out battle over grade inflation. It may never end. Related Also related And also related
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THE THIRD RED SCARE
The U.S. is cracking down freedom of speech with a new viciousness, but the First Amendment won’t go down without a fight.
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WHY THEY MASK
Veteran ICE officers know face coverings are a bad look. But they’re not coming off anytime soon. Somewhat related Also somewhat related
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These AI Power Users Are Impressing Bosses and Leaving Co-Workers in the Dust
Rank-and-file employees are jockeying to become leading adopters of artificial intelligence
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Four emotional intelligence attributes for turbulent times
When the world feels chaotic, emotionally intelligent leaders steady others.
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What Actually Changed in 1776
The most consequential shift that year was not one of battle lines but of ideology. Excerpt: "Comparing the words and deeds of 1775 with those of 1776 shows a profound shift in sentiment among the American people. Patriots had been asserting and, in some cases, fighting for their rights as British subjects since the Stamp Act Crisis of 1765, which resulted from Parliament imposing taxes on unrepresented colonists. Parliament refused to back down from the bedrock principle, e
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WHAT CLIMATE CHANGE WILL DO TO AMERICA BY MID-CENTURY
Many places may become uninhabitable. Many people may be on their own.
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"The Wounded Generation": Bearing the invisible scars of war
When the "Greatest Generation" returned home from World War II, many veterans had suffered psychic wounds that were not diagnosed or understood at the time to be PTSD. For his new book, "The Wounded Generation," historian David Nasaw researched the experiences of WWII veterans – from suffering survivor's guilt, to receiving electro-shock therapy treatments – that give insights into the emotional traumas facing veterans of all wars. To all military veterans, we thank you!
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Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer's prevention
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. Related thoughts from Bill Gates
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Tech can come, and can go, in a flash...
iRobot Is in Trouble, but Roomba Is Already Dead
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The Experience Gap:AI’s Imminent Impact on CX
New research finds the C-suite’s obsession with AI efficiency is costing businesses customers and significant market share. Here’s what you need to do now. (Paid Content)
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At 89, she’s a top nutrition expert. Here’s what she eats in a day.
Marion Nestle’s blunt nutrition advice, sharp criticism of food companies and popular books have made her one of the most recognizable names in nutrition.
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The Wubi Effect
When we think of China today, we think of a technological superpower. From Huawei and 5G to TikTok and viral social media, China is stride for stride with the United States in the world of computing. However, China’s technological renaissance almost didn’t happen. And for one very basic reason: the Chinese language, with its 70,000 plus characters, couldn’t fit on a keyboard. Today, we tell the story of Professor Wang Yongmin, a hard-headed computer programmer who solved this
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THE AGE OF ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA IS HERE
The social-media era is over. What’s coming will be much worse.
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How to avoid seasonal depression, according to the expert who discovered it
Norman Rosenthal uses light in his home to help with seasonal affective disorder. Spoiler alert: He has a lot of light boxes. Somewhat related
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Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce
The campaign has drawn scrutiny, with critics saying the agency is not realistically portraying the diversity of the country and is sending messages that feel exclusionary.
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‘The Dream Factory’ Review: A Building and Its Bard
In 1576 a theater rose in a rough-and-tumble London neighborhood. William Shakespeare would get his professional start among its players.
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‘Violent Saviors’ Review: Offering Aid and Taking Power
For centuries, Western countries have used the extension of economic support to justify the imposition of control over poorer countries.
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