Why they’re dropping flies on Los Angeles
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‘If it is not closed, it will collapse’: The Hagia Sophia is crumbling Frommers · Zac Thompson UNESCO has expressed concern about damage to Istanbul’s iconic 1,500-year-old building. Why millions of sterile fruit flies will soon be dropped on L.A. Smithsonian Magazine · Margaret Osborne The influx of insects is meant to combat the invasive medfly, after officials identified two of the produce-destroying creatures in the area. |
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The man who cured polio would have been baffled by modern anti-vaxxers Salon · Matthew Rozsa Many people once lined up joyously to receive vaccines. What changed? Moms feel like they’re ‘just mom’ the longer they’ve been parents, survey shows babycenter.com · Marygrace Taylor Nearly one in four moms (22%) say they’ve lost touch with their identity outside of parenting. We tune into reality TV to see well, reality. But do the stars owe us every detail? USA TODAY · Erin Jensen Watching any TV is an expenditure of your time, but reality TV is a special kind of investment. 25 books by Native American authors to read right now rd.com · Leandra Beabout This diverse array of compelling reads will stick with you long after you’ve put the books back on your shelf. Rock Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Breaking down the inductees’ chart feats billboard.com · Trevor Anderson Get to know this year’s crop of inductees with a rundown of their musical contributions and biggest chart successes. What even is ‘fine wine’ anymore? Punch · Zachary Sussman The spectrum of luxury wines has gotten wider — and weirder — in recent years. Here are five bottles that represent what’s coveted right now. |