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Beyond 'The Sniffles': 10 Lost Words for Winter Sickness You'll Wish We Still Used
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Beyond 'The Sniffles': 10 Lost Words for Winter Sickness You'll Wish We Still Used

Feeling 'awvish'? Suffering from a 'kiffle'? Dive into 10 forgotten English words for winter sickness, from a 'meldrop' on your nose to the 'alysm' of being stuck in bed.

The Archives of Conflict: Bearing Witness in an Age of Unraveling
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The Archives of Conflict: Bearing Witness in an Age of Unraveling

From Syria and Gaza to the killing of journalists and the climate crisis, a collection of documentaries serves as an archive of modern conflict. We analyze the role of conflict journalism today.

One Second of Error: The 1983 Accident That Killed 5 Men Through Explosive Decompression
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One Second of Error: The 1983 Accident That Killed 5 Men Through Explosive Decompression

In 1983, a horrifying accident on the Byford Dolphin oil rig killed five men in an instant through explosive decompression. Discover the shocking physics and the lasting lessons for tech and safety.

After the Fire: Hong Kong's Housing Crisis Is the Deeper Tragedy
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After the Fire: Hong Kong's Housing Crisis Is the Deeper Tragedy

A fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district killed 159, but the real tragedy it exposes is the city's chronic housing crisis, a systemic failure impacting its economy, politics, and social stability.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Hit Record-Low Price at 25% Off
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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Hit Record-Low Price at 25% Off

Get the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) Smart Glasses at a record-low price of $246.75 on Amazon, a 25% discount. Learn about its AI features, camera, audio quality, and classic design.

Trump's Venezuela Oil Blockade Is About Toppling Maduro, Top Democrat Says
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Trump's Venezuela Oil Blockade Is About Toppling Maduro, Top Democrat Says

Rep. Adam Smith, the leading Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, says the Trump administration's oil blockade on Venezuela is primarily a tool for regime change against President Maduro, challenging the official U.S. justification.

The Internet's Most Wholesome Mystery: What Happens When No One Knows What a Cookie Cutter Is?
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The Internet's Most Wholesome Mystery: What Happens When No One Knows What a Cookie Cutter Is?

Discover the 'What is My Cookie Cutter?' subreddit, where users identify mysterious cookie cutters with hilarious drawings, fostering a uniquely creative and wholesome online community.

From Periphery to Powerhouse: How Sarawak is Remaking Malaysia's Political and Economic Landscape
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From Periphery to Powerhouse: How Sarawak is Remaking Malaysia's Political and Economic Landscape

An in-depth look at how Sarawak, once a Malaysian periphery, is leveraging federal political fragmentation and its own internal stability to become a green economic powerhouse.

'The Voice' Alum Kata Hay Arrested on Vehicular Homicide Warrant After Deadly Crash
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'The Voice' Alum Kata Hay Arrested on Vehicular Homicide Warrant After Deadly Crash

Kata Hay, a former contestant from 'The Voice' season 10, was arrested in Oklahoma for vehicular homicide related to a deadly crash in Tennessee. Get the details on the arrest and her past legal issues.

The Unraveling Order: Seven Questions Defining Global Geopolitics at the Close of 2025
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The Unraveling Order: Seven Questions Defining Global Geopolitics at the Close of 2025

At the end of 2025, the world faces tough geopolitical questions on Trump's foreign policy, South America's rightward shift, the Gaza ceasefire, and more. PRISM analyzes the key global hotspots.

iRobot Files for Bankruptcy: What Does This Mean for Your Roomba?
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iRobot Files for Bankruptcy: What Does This Mean for Your Roomba?

Roomba maker iRobot has filed for bankruptcy. Find out what this means for your device, warranty, app support, and future updates, according to the company's CEO.

UPS Scrambles as Trump's 'De Minimis' Repeal Triggers Pre-Holiday Shipping Chaos
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UPS Scrambles as Trump's 'De Minimis' Repeal Triggers Pre-Holiday Shipping Chaos

The repeal of the U.S. 'de minimis' trade rule by President Trump has caused a logistical crisis for UPS, leading to lost packages, unexpected tariffs, and a chaotic holiday season.