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Shailene Woodley joined scientists in the Sargasso Sea to collect microplastics; why this remote Atlantic ecosystem became a real-world pollution laboratory

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Shailene Woodley joined scientists in the Sargasso Sea to collect microplastics; why this remote Atlantic ecosystem became a real-world pollution laboratory

PC: TIME/National Geographic Far from the beaches and busy coastlines where plastic pollution is easiest to see, scientists found evidence of a much less visible problem in the Sargasso Sea. During a 2019 Greenpeace expedition, actress Shailene Woodley joined researchers collecting samples from the remote North Atlantic ecosystem, where floating Sargassum provides habitat for marine … Read more

“Just get up and walk out”: Elon Musk’s unusual meeting rule for Tesla employees and why he called staying when you add no value ‘rude’

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“Just get up and walk out”: Elon Musk’s unusual meeting rule for Tesla employees and why he called staying when you add no value ‘rude’

Musk discussed Tesla’s approach to meetings and said that employees who had nothing to contribute could leave. For many employees, leaving a meeting before it ends can feel awkward. Even when the discussion has little to do with their work, people often stay until the meeting is officially over because walking out may appear disrespectful. … Read more

Small bites from the UN: Terminator, outside meddling, more on that ‘annihilate’ comment

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Small bites from the UN: Terminator, outside meddling, more on that 'annihilate' comment

UNITED NATIONS — The leaders of many island nations spoke of the dangers of climate change. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore was also on scene, talking to reporters as part of New York Climate Week. Small bites from the UN: Terminator, outside meddling, more on that ‘annihilate’ comment Watchers from across the globe could … Read more

Violence displaced members of more than half a million Mexican households in past 5 years

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Violence displaced members of more than half a million Mexican households in past 5 years

MEXICO CITY — Violence has forcibly displaced people from more than half a million households across Mexico in the past five years, according to new figures released by Mexico’s national statistics agency, the first numbers that speak to the depth of what many have described as an invisible internal displacement crisis. Violence displaced members of … Read more

Protests spread in Kosovo over war crimes convictions

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Protests spread in Kosovo over war crimes convictions

Thousands rallied across Kosovo late Friday against last week’s sentencing of former president Hashim Thaci and several close associates for war crimes during the 1990s fight for independence from Serbia. Protests spread in Kosovo over war crimes convictions Former guerrilla fighters called protests in nine cities, expanding demonstrations beyond Pristina, where rallies have been held … Read more

When will El Nino hit Texas? November and December winter weather forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth

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North Texas is expected to see a wetter winter as the strengthening 2026 El Nino brings rain to the southern US. (AP)

North Texas has been going through a remarkable dry stretch over the last several weeks, with Dallas-Fort Worth recently hitting 63 days without measurable rainfall. North Texas is expected to see a wetter winter as the strengthening 2026 El Nino brings rain to the southern US. (AP) However, the region’s weather is likely to change … Read more

Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm

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Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm

More than 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced Friday for heavy rain and strong winds as an unusually powerful storm for the season was forecast to crash into the region. Millions in US Northeast brace for powerful storm New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the “Nor’easter” … Read more

Dale Caldwell girlfriend: NJ lieutenant governor misconduct investigation reveals bombshell details

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Dale Caldwell resigned after a New Jersey investigation found sexual harassment and ethics violations. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned from his post on Friday, a day after Governor Mikie Sherrill released a report on an investigation that found he had engaged in sexual harassment and violated state ethics rules. Dale Caldwell resigned after a New Jersey investigation found sexual harassment and ethics violations. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) The … Read more

Dale Caldwell girlfriend: NJ lieutenant governor misconduct investigation reveals bombshell details

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Dale Caldwell resigned after a New Jersey investigation found sexual harassment and ethics violations. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned from his post on Friday, a day after Governor Mikie Sherrill released a report on an investigation that found he had engaged in sexual harassment and violated state ethics rules. Dale Caldwell resigned after a New Jersey investigation found sexual harassment and ethics violations. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) The … Read more