Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Why Do People Hate the Sound of Their Own Voice?

Will Ozempic Crush the Junk-Food Business? The Moral Challenge of Saving the World's Tiniest Babies.

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November 20, 2024
Traveling with Kids, Psychedelic Drugs, and Turkey Math
Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors
 
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Deep Dive
'Look, They're Getting Skin!': The Moral Challenge of Saving the World's Tiniest Babies
Doctors are pushing the limits of science and human biology to save more extremely premature babies than ever before. But when so few survive, are we putting them through needless suffering?
The Guardian
Sophie McBain
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Thought-Provoking
Will Ozempic Crush the Junk-Food Business?
As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.
The New York Times
Tomas Weber
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In Profile
The Invisible Man
We see right through the unshowered soul living in a car by the beach, or by the Walmart, or by the side of the road. But he's there, and he used to be somebody. He still is. A firsthand account of homelessness in America.
Esquire
Patrick Fealey
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Explainer
Why Turkey Gets Cheaper Around Thanksgiving
Retailers often don't make money off turkey, but they still make money off us.
The Hustle
Mark Dent
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Backstory
Your Data's Strange Undersea Voyage
The internet is a series of tubes. In the ocean.
Nautilus
Charles Digges
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Climate
Fall Hasn't Really Felt Like Fall This Year
If you feel cheated out of crisp autumn weather this year, know you're not alone.
CNN
Mary Gilbert
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Travel Tips
What Pediatricians Always Pack In Their Suitcase For Their Kids
Traveling with children can be daunting, but child health experts prioritize these essentials.
HuffPost
Caroline Bologna
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Behind the Scenes
How Close Are Psychedelic Drugs to Becoming Legal?
The push to legalize magic mushrooms, MDMA, LSD and other hallucinogens is likely to heighten tensions between state and federal law, drug law expert Robert Mikos says.
Knowable Magazine
Ben Seal
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Essay
A Long Way Home
Had I proposed earlier that we invite someone stranded to come with us to New York, Hugh would have said no. But now there was really no way for him to back out.
The New Yorker
David Sedaris
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Just Because
Why Do People Hate the Sound of Their Own Voice?
The biology and psychology behind the disconnect.
Popular Science
Julia Craven
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Yesterday's Most-Read Story
Are You a Bad Gift-Giver? Here's How to Tell, According to a Pro.
What normies can learn from a concierge gifting service for celebrities.
Vox
Alex Abad-Santos
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