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Fernando Ortiz Jr.
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Editor, book critic, and U.S. Civil War historian.
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Doctors currently recommend lung cancer screenings for people age 50 to 80 who have a history of heavy smoking.

But those guidelines exclude those who could otherwise have their cancer detected earlier, a new study says.
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
A new study reveals that current lung cancer screening guidelines may be missing most cases, prompting calls for changes to detect the disease earlier.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Breaking news: Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican reggae star whose lead role in the 1972 cult-movie sensation “The Harder They Come” helped introduce the genre to a global audience, has died. He was 81.
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae star with global following, dies at 81
His lead performance as a singer-turned-outlaw in the 1972 film “The Harder They Come” helped introduce reggae to the world.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Can you survive a wildfire sheltering at home? For one community, L.A. County Fire says it may be the only option
Can you survive a wildfire sheltering at home? For one community, L.A. County Fire says it may be the only option
L.A. County Fire plans to order Topanga residents to shelter-in-place if evacuating from fire isn't possible. It's raised concern from experts and residents, but the department says it has no other options.
www.latimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Exploring how animals keep us healthy / Meet the people who love killer plants / Dogs and dating apps / Studying a tsunami in real time / Mocha Dick, the whale that inspired 'Moby Dick' / Most emails between Greg Abbott and Elon Musk are redacted
Recommended reading / viewing / listening
Exploring how animals keep us healthy / Meet the people who love killer plants / Dogs and dating apps / Studying a tsunami in real time / Mocha Dick, the whale that inspired 'Moby Dick' / Most emails between Greg Abbott and Elon Musk are redacted
stillnessofheart.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Ukraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations over the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the nearly four-year war, a Kyiv government official said Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/4i5WPn4
Zelenskyy asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of Ukrainians taken by Russia
Ukraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war.
www.pbs.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Turkey is set to host the flagship United Nations climate change conference next year, beating a rival proposal from Australia following a protracted contest between the two countries
Turkey Beats Australia in Race to Host UN Climate Talks in 2026
Turkey is set to host the flagship United Nations climate change conference next year, beating a rival proposal from Australia following a protracted contest between the two countries.
bloom.bg
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Trump's policies, perhaps more than any president's in recent memory, have directly influenced the prices on thousands of consumer goods – both lower and higher. https://cnn.it/4r4R2Cg
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Undisciplined? Entitled? Lazy? Gen Z faces familiar flood of workplace criticism
Undisciplined? Entitled? Lazy? Gen Z faces familiar flood of workplace criticism
A new generation of younger workers are being derided as delusional and unreliable, just as millennials were
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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China argues that its steely focus on economic development makes it a reliable partner in these troubled times, unlike the mercurial, chaotic Donald Trump. That will be its core offer to countries in 2026
American isolationism is a golden opportunity for China
Donald Trump’s unpredictability is helping China in its contest with America for global influence. In 2026 Chinese leaders will continue playing a canny game
econ.st
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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BREAKING: FAA ends all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major US airports

The FAA said its flight-reduction emergency order will be lifted on Nov. 17 and that normal operations can resume across the National Airspace System.
FAA ends all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major US airports
The FAA said its flight-reduction emergency order will be lifted on Nov. 17 and that normal operations can resume across the National Airspace System.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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American tree law begins in Massachusetts, where the first documented statute establishes a precedent that persists today: triple damages for wilful tree-cutting. There are some cases, though, when even triple-damage fines might not work
Tree murders and the economics of crime
Rich people can’t stop cutting down each other’s woodland
econ.st
November 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Grokipedia copies Wikipedia’s format, but loose fact-checking and weak citations leave many of its claims unreliable.
What’s Grokipedia, Musk’s AI-powered rival to Wikipedia?
Grokipedia copies Wikipedia’s format, but loose fact-checking and weak citations leave many of its claims unreliable.
bit.ly
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Last night, eight Democrats broke ranks and voted with Republicans to end the government shut down.

As a result, a “civil war” is breaking out in the Democratic Party, Jack Blanchard says.

Listen on #playbookpod: pod.link/1169056746/e...
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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People who consumed 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day were less likely to develop coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or stroke.
Drinking this much coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of several diseases
People who consumed 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day were less likely to develop coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or stroke.
nbcnews.to
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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The woman’s viral rejection of the engagement ring sparked fierce debate over love, entitlement, and relationships.
Woman Refusing Boyfriend’s Proposal Over Ring Choice Backed
www.newsweek.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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BREAKING: The Trump administration is demanding states "undo" efforts to provide full SNAP payouts for November amid court battle.
Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of 'catastrophic impact'
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders. The U.S.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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In Opinion | “Throughout the Trump era, many of the most prominent voices of right-wing America have only become shriller, angrier and, yes, more racist and more antisemitic,” our columnist David French writes.
Opinion | Cruelty, Bigotry and Rage. What’s Not to Like?
This is what happens when the fringe becomes the mainstream (and vice versa).
nyti.ms
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support
College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support
SNAP benefits for roughly 42 million people in the U.S. were cut off at the beginning of November due to the government shutdown.
dlvr.it
November 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Autoimmune diseases affect as many as 50 million Americans and millions more worldwide. They're hard to diagnose and treat, and they're on the rise. Now, scientists are decoding the biology behind these debilitating diseases in hopes of eventually treating the causes, not just the symptoms.
Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity’s dark side
It's one of medicine's biggest mysteries — why sometimes our immune system attacks our own bodies. Autoimmune diseases affect as many as 50 million Americans and millions more worldwide.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Chabria: How can Newsom stay relevant? Become the new FDR
Commentary: How can Newsom stay relevant? Become the new FDR
The spotlight of Proposition 50 has gone cold. How can Gov. Gavin Newsom remain nationally relevant in his run for the White House?
www.latimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I’m trying to assemble my mother’s Billy bookcases but the Baby wants my attention …
November 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Researchers examining Florida's Nature Coast found something rare and wonderful: seagrass meadows that have thrived for centuries, offering a blueprint for what successful coastal conservation can look like. #GoodNews
Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving
Scientists are using mollusk shells to evaluate the health of Florida’s seagrass ecosystems.
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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The ban on a girl band for “indecent acts” underscores how Turkey’s youth are straining against the constraints of Erdoğan’s decades-long rule.
Generation Erdoğan Is Losing Faith In the Only Turkey It Knows
Millions of young Turks have grown up under one man’s rule. As authorities detain a popular girl band and arrest YouTubers, many are left wondering what comes next.
bloom.bg
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM