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 The rise and fall of Alex Jones
The Guardian · Charlie Scudder
Will this be the end of him — or is it just a temporary setback?
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 Should you get another polio vaccine?
Self · Maggie O’Neill
Experts weigh in on whether you’ll need a booster dose.
 America’s crushing teacher shortage
theweek.com · Catherine Garcia
The beginning of the school year is quickly approaching but thousands of teaching positions remain unfilled.
 An end-of-life doula’s advice on how to make the most of your time on earth
Vox · Rachel Friedman
Life is short. Here’s how to cherish every day of it.
 The delights of mischief
Aeon Magazine · Alex Moran
Mischievousness requires humour, wit and a playful humaneness: qualities that make for a particular kind of virtue.
 Facebook’s AI chatbot wants you to delete Facebook
VICE Asia · Janus Rose
The company warns users that BlenderBot 3 will make ‘untrue and offensive statements.’ It’s also just not very good.
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 Where did the term ‘poster child’ come from?
mentalfloss.com · Caroline Eubanks
The phrase is ingrained in the American lexicon, used mainly as an expression for how not to do something.
 An island reintroduced iguanas after nearly 200 years of extinction
NPR · Dustin Jones
These lizards are what’s known as an engineering species — they play a critical role in maintaining a healthy balance in an ecosystem.
 Are fake meats better for the environment?
Inverse · Bob Holmes
It’s more complex than you think. Here’s what the numbers say.
 The 25 best hikes to beaches in the U.S.
Outside Magazine · Stephanie Vermillion
In summer, there’s not much better than a water-view hike or one that ends up at a beach for lounging and swimming.
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