How elections this week could preview 2024
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How elections this week could preview 2024 USA TODAY · Rachel Looker and Joey Garrison Disinformation, AI and poll-worker problems. |
U.S. violent crime is up — and also down themarshallproject.org · Weihua Li and Jamiles Lartey Property crime and violence against young people are both up, recent federal data shows, but other crime trends are murkier. Her murder went viral on Instagram. Should her killer be allowed to speak? Rolling Stone · Ej Dickson The mother of 17-year-old Bianca Devins is speaking out against a true-crime documentary platforming her daughter’s killer. Satellite companies are restricting Gaza images Semafor · Max Tani Image providers revolutionized coverage of wars and disasters, starting during the Ukraine war, but they are becoming less forthcoming. |
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The climate dilemma: to build or not to build homes in risky places NPR · Lauren Sommer and Rebecca Hersher A growing number of local governments are asking a basic question: Are there some places where people shouldn’t build homes? Leap seconds could become leap minutes, despite pushback from Russians, Vatican Ars Technica · Kevin Purdy Already endangered, the leap second might have a practical successor soon. What it’s like in a world without time Salon · Meghan Beaudry The brain’s perception of time is abstract. Here’s what happens when it gets seriously distorted. Björk thinks there’s something fishy about aquaculture in Iceland Pitchfork · Allison Hussey The musician has joined Iceland’s fight against Norwegian-owned commercial farming operations that threaten to disrupt native ecosystems. 13 best places to go in the winter, from ski resorts to sunny beaches Travel + Leisure · Patricia Doherty These are the top cold- and warm-weather destinations around the United States. Leaf blowers are a scourge. Why is it hard to get rid of them? The Hustle · Mark Dent We hate how leaf blowers sound. We love how they make our lawns look. |