Monday, October 14, 2024

The Commas That Cost Companies Millions

Inside the TikTok Documents.The 13 Most Misguided Movie Sequels Ever Made.

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October 14, 2024
Black Holes, Joyful Clutter, and A Fugitive Father
Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors
 
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Investigation
Inside the TikTok Documents: Stripping Teens and Boosting 'Attractive' People
A trove of secret documents show teens' increasing reliance on TikTok and how executives were acutely aware of the potential harm the app can cause young people, but appeared unconcerned.
NPR
Bobby Allyn, Sylvia Goodman, Dara Kerr
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In the News
Insurance 'Nightmare' Unfolds for Florida Homeowners After Back-to-Back Hurricanes
Many victims facing catastrophic losses due to water damage "are just walking away."
NBC News
Rob Wile
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In Profile
Lina Khan Is Just Getting Started (She Hopes)
Biden's FTC chair has toughened merger oversight, taken on noncompetes and made the donor class crazy. She hints that there's a lot more to come, if she's given the chance.
Bloomberg
Josh Eidelson, Max Chafkin
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Under the Radar
Fugitive Father on the Run With 3 Children in One of the World's Wildest Regions
Last week's sighting is believed to be the first of all three children since 2021.
CNN
Hilary Whiteman
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Fact Check
Stupendously Large: How Big Can Black Holes Get?
The discovery of ultramassive black holes has raised questions about how these celestial objects first formed in the Universe, how they can grow to such immense sizes.
BBC
Jonathan O'Callaghan
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Pro Tips
The Experts: Therapists on 19 Ways to Have Much Happier, Healthier Relationships
Whether it's friends, family, your partner or colleagues, it's easy to get trapped in a cycle of arguments and resentment. Here's how to escape it.
The Guardian
Sarah Phillips
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Good to Know
We're Told to 'Eat a Rainbow'. Here's What Each Color Does in Our Body.
Most of us know we should eat different coloured fruits and vegetables, but do you know why?
The Conversation
Evangeline Mantzioris
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Perspectives
The Joy of Clutter
The world sees Japan as a paragon of minimalism. But its hidden clutter culture shows that 'more' can be as magical as 'less.'
Aeon
Matt Alt
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Wait, What?
The Commas That Cost Companies Millions
For most people, a stray comma isn't the end of the world. But in some cases, the exact placement of a punctuation mark can cost huge sums of money.
BBC Worklife
Chris Stokel-Walker
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Yikes
The 13 Most Misguided Movie Sequels Ever Made
How do you top a Folie à Deux?
Lifehacker
Ross Johnson
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Yesterday's Most-Read Story
This "Perfect" Cake Is on My Must-Bake List Every Fall
With its warm baking spices coupled with a tender crumb, it's the perfect cake whether you need to make something for an autumn celebration or simply as a Tuesday afternoon snack.
The Kitchn
Molly Allen
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The Commas That Cost Companies Millions

Inside the TikTok Documents.The 13 Most Misguided Movie Sequels Ever Made. ...