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How to set boundaries at work, even if you’re new

Your first job after college will be one you always remember. It’s natural to hit the ground running, trying to prove yourself by working extra hard. However, don’t overlook the importance of your...

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These 5 states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024

Deadlines are coming up between now and July 5 in five states where advocates are trying to gather enough voters’ signatures to put abortion-related questions on ballots in November’s...

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Girls as young as 3 have already learned to place a premium on their physical...

Women are under more pressure to look good than men. For instance, the top trait that women are valued for is physical attractiveness, according to data from Pew Research, while men are most valued...

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U.S. gets extreme weather forecast. Here’s what’s expected 

Heat and cold extremes are expected this week in the U.S. Officials warned Southwest residents to take precautions as a heat wave moves east, while heavy rains and flooding could drench the Gulf...

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52% of Americans find AI-powered newsrooms suspect, says a recent report

Global concerns about the use of AI in news production and misinformation are growing, a report published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism found, posing fresh challenges to...

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Social media needs cigarette-style warning labels in mental health...

The U.S. surgeon general wants social media platforms to come with warning labels.  In an op-ed for the New York Times on Monday, Dr. Vivek Murthy demanded that Congress require social media companies...

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China is beating the U.S. on high-tech nuclear power by about 15 years

The U.S. is as many as 15 years behind China on developing high-tech nuclear power as Beijing’s state-backed technology approach and extensive financing give it the edge, a report said on Monday....

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Record U.S. copper prices may pause China’s imports

China’s copper scrap imports have soared due to shortages of concentrate that is processed into refined metal used in the power and construction industries, but record high prices mean U.S. shipments...

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AI threats in local, low-profile political races become the deciding factor

Adrian Perkins was running for reelection as the mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana, when he was surprised by a harsh campaign hit piece. The satirical TV commercial, paid for by a rival political action...

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IRS crackdown on ‘partnership basis shifting’—a major tax loophole for the...

The IRS plans to end a major tax loophole for wealthy taxpayers that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade, the U.S. Treasury Department says. The guidance and ruling being...

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Gum brands are selling chiseled jawlines to teen boys on TikTok—and they’re...

For eons, women have been performing strange and funny-looking facial exercises that may (possibly, who knows?) help them get rid of a double chin, stave off wrinkles, or even reverse them. A quick...

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Promising new airport in rural Florida faces workforce challenges

One of Florida’s poorest counties is preparing for the new “Airglades” airport, a $300 million cargo hub that could transform its economy. Local leaders see the project as a generational opportunity,...

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A classical composer just brought down a Chinese state-run YouTube channel...

A Chinese state-run TV channel’s YouTube presence has been taken offline after repeatedly infringing the copyright of a California-based composer. Kerry Muzzey’s music has been played in the...

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You.com startup sets sights on the AI assistants market in latest funding round

The startup behind You.com is raising $50 million in fresh capital, a person familiar with the effort said, as it seeks a foothold in the growing market for assistants with artificial intelligence....

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Unauthorized Nike and Lego goods are getting into wartime Russia’s stores....

Nike stopped selling its sportswear to Russia soon after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine over two years ago. But that hasn’t stopped footballstore.ru, an online sports retailer...

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GameStop shares plummet more than 12% after annual shareholder meeting

Gamestop’s CEO Ryan Cohen said the struggling video game retailer will focus on cutting costs and long-term profitability in an annual shareholder meeting Monday. Cohen added this would involve a...

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Maryland governor pardons more than 175,000 marijuana convictions to help...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore ordered more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions on Monday, saying the “most sweeping state-level pardon in any state” will help reverse harms from the past...

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Webtoon files for IPO—and reveals new information about how much creators get...

Web comics are more than a fun diversion for people as they go about their online day. For Webtoon Entertainment, one of the top online platforms for comics, they could soon be worth hundreds of...

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These states just sided with Big Oil and sued the U.S. government to block...

Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Monday sued the U.S. government to block the Biden administration’s proposed rule that would require the offshore oil and gas industry to provide nearly $7 billion...

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Have we hit peak Apple?

Apple used Monday’s keynote at the annual WWDC event to unveil a roster of new software developments, product upgrades, and most importantly—their long-awaited AI play. Fast Company’s own Yasmin Gagne...

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