The ugly truth behind ‘We buy ugly houses’
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 The ugly truth behind ‘We buy ugly houses’ propublica.org · Anjeanette Damon, Byard Duncan, Mollie Simon HomeVestors of America, the self-proclaimed “largest homebuyer in the U.S.,” trains its franchisees to zero in on homeowners’ desperation.  |
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 A dictator’s comeback: How Syria’s Assad ‘won the war’ The Messenger · Joshua Keating It’s a win for a brutal dictatorship and an ally of Vladimir Putin.  A third of the West’s burned forests can be traced to fossil fuel companies grist.org · Kate Yoder The research could advance court cases seeking to hold polluters accountable for climate-fueled disasters.  The seniors suing Switzerland over deadly heat thedial.world · Denise Hruby A group of older Swiss women is fighting against heat waves. |
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 What’s in a name? When they can’t get it right Joysauce · Samantha Pak Whether they connect us with our family and heritage, or help us stand out in our careers, names hold different significance for different people.  No, George Soros is not dead Snopes · Izz Scott LaMagdeleine “Rumors that I had a heart attack are completely false,” a Twitter account that appeared to belong to Soros tweeted on May 15, 2023.  The American Dream convinces people loneliness is normal Associated Press · Ted Anthony Do the contours of our society encourage isolation and alienation?  How to tell a friend he needs a divorce Fatherly · Steve Calechman First, are you really, really sure you want to have this conversation?  Arnold Schwarzenegger gets candid hollywoodreporter.com · James Hibberd The action icon talks about his marriage to Maria Shriver, the futures of “Terminator” and “Conan,” and what he thinks of the term “alpha male.”  Please eat in the library tastecooking.com · Mackenzie Filson America’s libraries are due for an upgrade. Cue the wine bar. |
