The Navigator, Saturday, November 9, 2024

Triumph of the Cynics, Bro Media, Renewable Energy Revolution, Water Bubble, Old Homeowners, Racist Texts—and more

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Well, it happened. A majority of voters cast their ballots on Tuesday for Donald J. Trump, electing him to a second term as President of the United States. This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican presidential candidate has won both the popular vote and the Electoral College, and only the second time in history that a president has been elected to two non-consecutive terms.

It was a decisive win, putting the wind at the back of his administration. With a mandate for change and a helluva lot of political capital, Trump and his team are expected to work quickly to enact his campaign promises, everything from tax cuts for the rich and corporations to mass deportations of immigrants to tariffs on foreign goods.

America is a vast and complex nation, and stories of resilience, challenge, change and innovation will continue, regardless — from the small rural towns to the big coastal cities and everywhere in between. We are committed to bringing you these stories with insights grounded in data and expert analysis that cut through the noise and provide you with the tools needed to navigate the future. We’re here to help you understand our nation’s “story of next.”

As always, thank you for including us in your regular reads. In case you missed it, check out our pieces from this week: The Morning After, first posted the morning of election day and updated afterward, explores diverse views on the resilience of American democracy, and Right Place, Right Time, which highlights the importance of place planning in creating a healthy and productive life.

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Triumph of the Cynics (The Atlantic)

Is it possible to re-sensitize an electorate to scandal and cruelty?

Is the Gen Z bro media diet to blame? (Vox)

You can’t understand Trump’s win without understanding what young men are doing online.

The Giant Supercomputer Built to Transform an Entire Country—and Paid For by Ozempic (The Wall Street Journal)

The world’s latest AI machine is powered by the success of two products: Nvidia’s chips and Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drugs.

The Renewable Energy Revolution Is Unstoppable (Slate)

Yes, even under Donald Trump.

Soaring temperatures to set new global heat record, surpassing last year's mark (POLITICO)

Full-year temperatures are expected to rise 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels for the first time ever.

Wave of Racist Texts After Election Prompts FBI’s Scrutiny ( New York Times)

Post-election, a wave of offensive messages were reported across the South and from New York to California, triggering an FBI investigation.

The water bubble is about to burst (FastCompany)

Water quality and scarcity issues are on the rise, but we can help turn back the tide. 

Abortion access for 2 million women will be changing. Here’s how. (The Washington Post)

Protective abortion ballot measures passed in 7 states and failed in 3 others.

The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, realtors say (MarketWatch)

Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data show.

An Open Letter to My Daughters (Vanity Fair)

Words of solace and solidarity from a political veteran.