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 Will there be a government shutdown? Senators warn ‘time is short’ USA TODAY · Ken Tran , Rachel Looker Government shutdowns can have wide-ranging impacts from recipients of food assistance programs seeing delays to federal employees being furloughed.   US schools ban ‘rampant’ post-pandemic cellphone use Context · Carey L. Biron Phones in schools lead to lower academic achievement and more fights, studies find |
 2023 NFL predictions: Super Bowl, playoff picks and more Sports Illustrated · The MMQB Staff Plus, MVPs, coaches and rookies of the year, and our annual bold predictions.  Pope Francis chides his American critics — but who is he talking about? Religion News Service · Jack Jenkins When it comes to the pope’s right-wing critics here in the U.S., he has a broad spectrum to choose from. |
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 Student loan payments resume next month. What borrowers need to do MarketWatch · Alisa Wolfson Millions of federal student loan borrowers will be on the hook to make payments this fall.  How roads have transformed the natural world Smithsonian Magazine · Ben Goldfarb A brief history of road ecology, the scientific discipline that is helping us understand our impact on the environment and how to diminish it.  Astrophysicist Avi Loeb discusses UFOs and his controversial research Salon · Elizabeth Hlavinka The “world’s leading alien hunter” on his new book and his relentless search for extraterrestrial objects.  If you’ve got a new car, it’s a data privacy nightmare Gizmodo · Thomas Germain Bad news: your vehicle is a spy.  Pets are our faithful companions, but the costs to care for them can add up Associated Press · Adriana Morga On average, you can expect to spend $1,400 a year for a dog and $1,200 for a cat.  The longest roller coasters to ride around the world explore.com · Daniel Feininger Almost 160 million people went to North America’s top 20 theme parks in 2019. |
