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Will a solar storm wreak havoc on the internet?Speed Read Tales of a Wi-Fi doomsday have been spreading across social media in recent weeks
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The problem with self-diagnosingSpeed Read Teens are turning to social media to diagnose themselves with mental health conditions
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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TV to watch in August, from 'Ahsoka' to 'One Piece'Speed Read A "Star Wars" streaming show, the return of a hit Hulu mystery, and more
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Which movies and TV shows have been affected by the Hollywood actors strike?Speed Read Some productions have shut down, while others are pressing ahead
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Saudi Arabia's big sports betSpeed Read The recent PGA-LIV Golf merger is just the tip of this oil-funded iceberg
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Movies to watch in August, from 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' to 'Blue Beetle'Speed Read A video game adaptation, a pair of raunchy comedies, and more
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Is the 'vibecession' over?Speed Read The IMF reported that the global economy is looking increasingly resilient. Is it time to start celebrating?
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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What is greenhushing?Speed Read A new trend has companies keeping quiet about what they're doing to combat climate change
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The dangers of hidden and ignored lead in the USSpeed Read A Wall Street Journal investigation has unearthed a "sprawling network" of poisonous lead cables across the country
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Creatives are fighting back against AI with lawsuitsSpeed Read Will legal action force AI companies to change how they train their programs?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Hollywood's wealth disparity by the numbersThe Explainer The ongoing strikes have shed light on a growing financial gap in entertainment
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What's the Federal Reserve's new instant payment system, FedNow, and will it kill Venmo?Speed Read The Fed's new financial tool may will make your life easier and your money more portable
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The best Easter eggs and references in 'Barbie' you might have missedSpeed Read Find out all the in-jokes in Greta Gerwig's movie and the story behind all those discontinued Barbie and Ken dolls
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Thrill seeker? Try adventure tourism.Speed Read Travelers are rocketing into space, plumbing the ocean’s depths, and risking their lives in the pursuit of thrills
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