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WorkWorkWhat America First Could Cost Us - The New Yorker (No paywall) In late February, the Office of Management and Budget instructed all federal entities to align themselves with the Presidents America First foreign policy. It required agencies and private institutions that receive government grants to conduct a kind of self-audit, to weed out foreign programs that do not promote American prosperity by advancing capitalism, markets that favor Americans, competition for American partnership, and economic self-reliance. There would be no more global welfare mentality. As part of the audit, any grantee receiving money for foreign assistance would have to answer the question Does this project create measurable benefits for U.S. domestic industries, workforce, or economic sectors? WorkEye Clues to Schizophrenia Risk Found in Retinal Thickness Summary: The retina, as part of the central nervous system, may reflect early signs of brain disorders like schizophrenia. A large-scale genetic study found that people with higher genetic risk for schizophrenia tend to have thinner retinas, even in the absence of symptoms. Work
WorkWorkWorkWorkProforestation: The case for leaving trees alone Founder's Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In a quiet corner of northern New York state, the white pines of the Adirondack Forest Preserve rise like sentinels, untouched for more than 125 years. WorkWorkWorkWork WorkWorkThe Once and Future China - Foreign Affairs (No paywall) Since its founding in 1922, Foreign Affairs has been the leading forum for serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs. The magazine has featured contributions from many leading international affairs experts. WorkWork
WorkDid Pope Francis Pack the Conclave? When white smoke billowed out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on March 13, 2013, alerting the public that the 115 cardinal electors inside had concluded their voting, few members of the public might have expected the Catholic Churchs 266th Pope to be Jorge Mario Bergoglio. WorkWorkWork WorkOffices ditch harsh fluorescent lights. New tech is on the way. - WSJ (No paywall) Improved, and potentially more healthful, lighting is high on the list for companies and building owners trying to lure employees back to offices after an era of remote work. They are investing in new technologies such as faux skylights that mimic natural lightcomplete with a virtual sun and moonand adjustable illumination systems designed to sync with employees circadian rhythms. WorkBritains hereditary lords hatch a survival plan Peers from multiple parties have discussed the prospect of at least 10 of the 92 lawmakers eligible to stand for the U.K. parliaments second chamber due to their aristocratic birth being nominated for life peerages after the government axes their existing rights to sit and vote later this year, four peers told POLITICO. WorkWork WorkThe domestic fallout from Trumps tariffs, in 3 charts In a world with too much noise and too little context, Vox helps you make sense of the news. We dont flood you with panic-inducing headlines or race to be first. We focus on being useful to you breaking down the news in ways that inform, not overwhelm. WorkWorkWork
WorkWorkWorkNeil Gorsuch, John Roberts could give Harvard a win over Trump Andrew Stanton is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in Maine. His role is reporting on U.S. politics and social issues. Andrew joined Newsweek in 2021 from The Boston Globe. He is a graduate of Emerson College. You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.stanton@newsweek.com. Languages: English. Work WorkWorkStrictlyVC London agenda for May 13 | TechCrunch We rarely bring StrictlyVC to London. This one — presented with Paladin Capital Group — is your chance to join the inner circle of VCs and founders. Space is limited. The room will be full. Don’t miss it. Register your seat here. WorkThe End of the Cheap Burger Fast-food chains might be dangling deals, but meat-eaters better prepare for a new, more expensive era for America's favorite food. WorkShort-term diet trials are designed to fail - STAT (No paywall) Imagine a clinical trial with sedentary, overweight adults. One group is assigned to remain sedentary, the other to undergo intensive physical training with daily runs, calisthenics, and sports. After a week or two, the training group would probably feel sore and tired, and their endurance might be reduced. But we wouldnt conclude that physical activity is bad for health. Clearly, wed need a better, longer study to see the benefits. WorkWorkWorkBoycotting U.S. Lettuce? Here's How. Canada imports 90 per cent of its leafy greens--and mostly from the States. A new greenhouse north of Toronto shows how we can tariff-proof our farming future. WorkClair Obscur Expedition 33 review: An original hit RPG Expedition 33 is a solid, enjoyable RPG – and I’ve already started. However, later into the game, and on the higher difficulty level, it devolves into a rhythm action game, especially on damage-sponge bosses. Although that might not be what turn-based RPG fans want, it adds urgency and focus to fights. It’s also a gorgeously made and well-considered world. A strong endorsement for it all is that I’m still hunting down records of every expedition that came before Gustave, Maelle and Lune. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkThe best laptops for gaming and schoolwork in 2025 For schoolwork, the GPU matters too — but its importance depends on what you're doing. If your school tasks mostly involve writing papers, browsing the web or using productivity tools like Google Docs or Microsoft Office, you don’t need a high-end GPU. But if you’re working with graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling or anything else that’s visually demanding, a good GPU can speed things up significantly and improve your workflow. |
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