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Getting to know your neighbors can save democracy TIME · Seth Pinsky The problem is not that we are unable to come together — or that we don’t want to. It is that we have forgotten how to do so.

What to know about Netanyahu’s request for a pardon in corruption trial Associated Press · AP Staff The prime minister’s request was met with indignation from opposition politicians, but some Israelis indicated it is time to move on. Moving special education out of the Education Department POLITICO · Mackenzie Wilkes Some Republicans want the federal government to meet its legal obligations to students with disabilities as President Trump seeks to shutter the agency. Empathy is the new Christian battleground Axios · Russell Contreras This split comes as Christianity and organized religion are shrinking and the U.S. undergoes a profound demographic transformation.

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Why no hurricanes made landfall in the U.S. in 2025 ABC News · Daniel Peck, Julia Jacobo It was the first time in a decade that the big storms didn’t directly impact the country. The costs of turning therapy into a pop culture fad bigthink.com · Kevin Dickinson While good psychology information is available online, social media has amplified misinformation and over-generalizations. Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 14 ESPN · Heather Dinich While bubble teams such as Miami and Texas were hoping for chaos, 11 of the committee’s top 12 teams won during Rivalry Week. Kara Nortman bet early on women’s sports, and now she’s creating the market TechCrunch · Connie Loizos Recent commercial success reflects the venture capitalist’s conviction that women’s sports have reached an inflection point. ‘The Secret Agent’ is more than just a great political thriller GQ · Corey Atad Actor Wagner Moura talks about director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ’70s-set Brazilian drama and how life under Bolsonaro shaped their collaboration. Why you should think twice before decorating your car this Christmas mentalfloss.com · Sam Hindman While there are safe ways to decorate your car during the holidays, beware of these mistakes.

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