Saturday, August 17, 2024

How to Communicate Better at Work

Why Did Women Vote for Hitler? The Veterinarians Preventing the Next Pandemic.

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August 17, 2024
Dognapping, Air-Fried Oranges, and Ozempic Hackers
Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, a handy guide to communicating better on the job.
 
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Deep Dive
The Veterinarians Preventing the Next Pandemic
Most new diseases have their origins in animals. So why aren't we paying more attention to their health?
The New Yorker
Rivka Galchen
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Zeitgeist
The Ozempic Hackers
The high cost of Ozempic and Mounjaro is driving patients to tamper with their pens to extend their doses.
The Atlantic
Sarah Zhang
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Who Knew?
How the World Wide Web Gets Spun Out of Thin Air
It is the largest network humans have ever built, and in coming years, it is set to get a lot bigger.
The Washington Post
Eva Dou
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Conversation Starter
Can You Hypnotise Yourself Out of Heartbreak?
A self-hypnosis app is promising to help you with a difficult break-up.
Women's Health
Alice Porter
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Technology Today
Job Seekers Are Getting Increasingly Bold by 'Cheating' in Interviews — and AI Is Making It Worse
Job seekers are using AI to "cheat," employers say. They use it on resumes and in interviews. Some hiring managers are calling for new rules.
Business Insider
Tim Paradis
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Perspectives
My Criminal Record Somehow Vanished
And I got a glimpse of a world where felons like me are not forever haunted by our past.
The Atlantic
Mark O'Brien
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Thought-Provoking
Playing It Straight: For Queer Roles, Should an Actor's Sexuality Matter?
Dynamic stars like Timothée Chalamet, Paul Mescal, and Josh O'Connor broke out in LGBTQ+ parts. Discuss.
Vanity Fair
David Canfield
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Nightmare Scenario
Inside the Dark World of Dognapping
Many jurisdictions treat pet theft like property theft, assigning dogs dollar values and failing to account for their emotional importance.
The Conversation
Ben Stickle, Brenda Vose
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History
Why Did Women Vote for Hitler? Long-Forgotten Essays Hold Some Answers
The rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party in the 1930s came on the back of votes from millions of ordinary Germans – both men and women.
The Conversation
Daniel Maier-Katkin, Nathan Stoltzfus, Sarah R. Warren
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Tasty Eats
Air-Fried Oranges May Become Your Favorite Way to Start the Day
If you have an air fryer, there's a citrus treat that's about to give your breakfast staple a run for its money.
The Kitchn
Cheryl Fenton
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Further Reading
 
Collection of the Day
How to Communicate Better at Work
The tiresome phrase to skip when sending work emails, a 3-step guide to make your writing clearer, and the art of a successful negotiation.
Pocket Collections
Pocket Editors
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Yesterday's Most-Read Story
Eight Unexpected Ways a Restaurant Can Mislead You
Restaurants have tight margins and wait staff are hard-working people—but sometimes things can get shady.
Lifehacker
Jeff Somers
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