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The US military is striking Iran day and night in this new round of fighting
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The US military is striking Iran day and night in this new round of fighting

US forces fired precision munitions against coastal defense systems and cruise missile sites on Wednesday.

Chris Panella · 15 Jul, 2026
Lawmakers want to make daylight-saving time permanent — health experts say that's precisely the wrong idea
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Lawmakers want to make daylight-saving time permanent — health experts say that's precisely the wrong idea

The House just voted to enshrine daylight-saving time. Doctors say it's bad for our health.

Hilary Brueck · 15 Jul, 2026
I stopped parenting my 5 kids when they went to college. It changed our relationship.
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I stopped parenting my 5 kids when they went to college. It changed our relationship.

Watching my five children enter adulthood taught me that parenting doesn't end after college — it just changes.

Susan Solomon Yem · 15 Jul, 2026
Why one of the biggest players in podcasting says 'podcast' is an 'archaic term'
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Why one of the biggest players in podcasting says 'podcast' is an 'archaic term'

An update from the front lines of the podcast industry as it grapples with Netflix deals, and how to balance distribution vs. revenue.

Peter Kafka · 15 Jul, 2026
I'm a composer and producer, and I wrote the theme song for the 2026 World Cup. I was blown away when it was chosen.
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I'm a composer and producer, and I wrote the theme song for the 2026 World Cup. I was blown away when it was chosen.

I'm a composer and producer, and I wrote the theme song for the FIFA World Cup 2026. People tell me all the time how it's affected them.

Lauren Crosby Medlicott · 15 Jul, 2026
Iceland has been named the world's most peaceful country for 19 years. Here's what sets it apart.
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Iceland has been named the world's most peaceful country for 19 years. Here's what sets it apart.

For nearly two decades, Iceland has placed atop the annual Global Peace Index. A few factors give the country its edge.

James LaForge · 15 Jul, 2026
A DeepMind researcher resigned over its AI military deal: 'I couldn't stay at Google in good conscience'
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A DeepMind researcher resigned over its AI military deal: 'I couldn't stay at Google in good conscience'

Alex Turner, a research scientist at Google DeepMind, said he tried to change Google executives' minds about working with the Pentagon.

Hugh Langley · 15 Jul, 2026
Citi tech chief Tim Ryan explains why he won't track employees' every AI move
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Citi tech chief Tim Ryan explains why he won't track employees' every AI move

Tim Ryan, Citi's tech chief, said banks will win based on how many people are using AI, more than their specific AI tools.

Alice Tecotzky · 15 Jul, 2026
I couldn't find a job for 9 months, so I decided to learn new skills. I'm now assembling electronics with no experience.
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I couldn't find a job for 9 months, so I decided to learn new skills. I'm now assembling electronics with no experience.

I lost my job in public service and have been unemployed ever since. I accepted a position assembling electronic parts, so I'm learning new skills.

Joe Harless · 15 Jul, 2026
Why 9 planes had to declare an emergency above one of Europe's busiest airports
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Why 9 planes had to declare an emergency above one of Europe's busiest airports

14 flights scheduled to land at London Gatwick Airport were diverted after a British Airways plane was met by emergency vehicles on the runway.

Pete Syme · 15 Jul, 2026
OpenAI's new $230 device is for Codex power users
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OpenAI's new $230 device is for Codex power users

OpenAI launched Codex Micro, a shortcut keyboard for users of its AI coding product. It was engineered by Work Louder and priced at $230.

Henry Chandonnet · 15 Jul, 2026
Teen babysitters provide a lot more than inexpensive childcare for my kids
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Teen babysitters provide a lot more than inexpensive childcare for my kids

I built a trusted network of neighborhood teens to help with childcare. My kids gained role models that they look up to and enjoy spending time with.

Jenn Wint · 15 Jul, 2026