
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. |
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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. |