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Meme Wars
Memes are having a moment. As the 2024 presidential campaigns get under way, many Americans have simply tuned out. But not on social media. Memes—those memorable, unscripted mishaps, behind-the-scenes comments or funny asides caught on 30-second video or audio clips that get shared by millions on TikTo…
Climate change-driven change
Remember the surge of people moving to new areas of the country during and just after the pandemic? A lot of people were drawn by the lure to improve their quality of life, live in a cheaper area, and get a bigger home. They moved to the southern and western regions of the United States — a …
Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II (Global Peace Index)
There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. They have become more international with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders, the most since the GPI’s inception.
This Is Your Brain on Climate Change: How the Heating Planet Can Alter Our Moods (Prevention)
Living on our heating planet doesn’t just affect our lungs, hearts, and immune systems but also can harm our brains, affecting our moods and behavior.
Why Dining Rooms Are Disappearing From American Homes (The Atlantic)
A once-ubiquitous feature of floor plans is becoming a rarity.
The U.S. Economy Reaches Superstar Status. No, Really. (The Atlantic)
Rather than ask how people feel about the economy, take a look at how it is objectively performing. Yeah, prices are high. Inflation still haunts, but we’re also in an election year, in which misinformation abounds. Some facts about the economy are worth celebrating by all—and not just the wealthy.
How to Have a Fun, Multigenerational Family Vacation (The New York Times)
Feeling released after a challenging year, some families are hitting the road or taking to the skies with three or more generations, together. Here are some tips for how to best pull it off.
There’s an AI Candidate Running for Parliament in the UK (WIRED)
If it wins, “AI Steve” will be represented by businessman Steve Endacott in Parliament. Endacott says he’ll merely be a conduit, and the AI will make the policy decisions.
Why G7 Leaders are turning to a special guest —Pope Francis—for advice on AI (National Public Radio)
This is the first G7 summit to feature a pope as an invited participant. But it's not the first time that Pope Francis has weighed in on this emerging technology and how he believes it should be developed for the good of humanity.
More than half of Americans are following election news closely, and many are already worn out (Pew Research)
Among the findings of this new survey? Just a quarter of Americans ages 18 to 29 say they mostly get political news because they are looking for it, compared with 60% of those 65 and older – a gap of 35 percentage points.