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William Whitworth, Revered Writer and Editor, Is Dead at 87

After writing memorable character sketches and fine-tuning others’ copy at The New Yorker, he spent two decades as editor in chief of The Atlantic Monthly.After writing memorable character sketches and fine-tuning others’ copy at The New Yorker, he spent two decades as editor in chief of The Atlantic Monthly. Whitworth, William (1937-2024), Deaths (Obituaries), Magazines, Writing […]

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BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles

Once considered a laggard, the German luxury carmaker is one of only a few established automakers that has been able to compete effectively against Tesla.Once considered a laggard, the German luxury carmaker is one of only a few established automakers that has been able to compete effectively against Tesla. Bayerische Motorenwerke AG, Automobiles, Electric and Hybrid

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A New Film at SXSW Warns of the Potential Harm of Microplastics

At SXSW, a documentary traces the arc of plastics in our lives, and highlights evolving research of the potential harm of its presence in our bodies.At SXSW, a documentary traces the arc of plastics in our lives, and highlights evolving research of the potential harm of its presence in our bodies. Plastics, Research, Water Pollution, Heart,

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What Would Paying Student Athletes Look Like?

A college team’s vote to unionize adds pressure on the N.C.A.A. to abandon rules that forbid paying student athletes like employees.A college team’s vote to unionize adds pressure on the N.C.A.A. to abandon rules that forbid paying student athletes like employees. Athletics and Sports, Colleges and Universities, College Athletics, Student Athlete Compensation Read More

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What Would Paying Student Athletes Look Like?

A college team’s vote to unionize adds pressure on the N.C.A.A. to abandon rules that forbid paying student athletes like employees.A college team’s vote to unionize adds pressure on the N.C.A.A. to abandon rules that forbid paying student athletes like employees. Athletics and Sports, Colleges and Universities, College Athletics, Student Athlete Compensation Read More

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The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs

The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to single-family neighborhoods.The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to single-family neighborhoods. Land Use Policies,

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The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs

The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to single-family neighborhoods.The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to single-family neighborhoods. Land Use Policies,

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Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits

Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially.Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially. Automobiles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Fuel Emissions (Transportation), Factories

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How Trump’s Justice Dept. Derailed an Investigation of a Major Company

The industrial giant Caterpillar hired William Barr and other lawyers to defuse a federal criminal investigation of alleged tax dodges.The industrial giant Caterpillar hired William Barr and other lawyers to defuse a federal criminal investigation of alleged tax dodges. Tax Evasion, Ethics and Official Misconduct, United States Politics and Government, Inspectors General, Income Tax, Attorneys General,

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Inside the World of People Placing Bets on Oscar Winners

Inside the world of people making bets on the winners of the Academy Awards — with some taking home thousands of dollars.Inside the world of people making bets on the winners of the Academy Awards — with some taking home thousands of dollars. DraftKings Inc, Personal Finances, Academy Awards (Oscars), FanDuel.com, Gambling, Movies, Computers and the

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