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When the Skyscraper You Hate Blocks the Skyscraper You Love
Views of the Empire State Building are being obscured by a new 860-foot luxury tower rising just blocks away. Should New York regulate its skyline?
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Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines jet cites breakdown
An off-duty pilot who allegedly tried to crash a passenger jet said he did so after suffering an apparent nervous breakdown, court documents show.
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‘Human Satan’ has claws for hands
A man known for his extraordinary body modifications underwent a daring procedure to amputate three fingers, turning them into devilish claws.
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Smartphones Have Turbocharged the Danger of Porn
Since the 1960s, the taboo against pornography has almost disappeared. Now that it’s easily available to anyone with a phone, the personal and societal costs can no longer be denied.
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“Cat Person”, an internet-breaking short story, is back as a film
A tale of dating and consent has many lives and lessons
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Our best spaghetti squash recipes
Looking for an easy way to load up on more good-for-you veggies?
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Same-Sex Behavior Evolved in Many Mammals to Reduce Conflict, Study Suggests
But the researchers cautioned that the work could not shed much light on sexual orientation in humans.
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How Lego bricks went from five colors to nearly 200
The number of colors in use tripled from 1990 to 2000, and the palette peaked in 2004 withmore than 110 colors.
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Why you might not like your recorded voice and how you can change it
Internally, your voice will have a lower tone.
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‘Why a six-figure salary is not worth it’
A wife who wants to leave her high-powered husband has detailed why his massive salary isn’t worth the pain she feels.
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How I got over my fear of touching and learned to love the hug again
The post-covid return of the hug is an utter delight, and for me, there’s no going back.
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You’ve Heard of Quiet Quitting. Now Companies Are Quiet Cutting.
Layoffs are down, but employers are still finding ways to cut jobs.
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NYC councilwoman kissed by stranger while giving TV interview
“I deeply appreciate all the support I have received from all corners of the city, from both sides of the aisle,” Vernikov wrote.
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Is this the summer of bad tourists?
From vandalising ancient sites to disrespecting local culture, we're increasingly aware of travellers misbehaving – and this could ultimately be a good thing.
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It’s Your Birthday. Bring on the Nudes.
For a certain class of extremely online gay man, explicit photos are the go-to gift for friends and followers.
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Leaving the Office at 5 Is Not a Moral Failing
It’s also worth keeping in mind that opting for a less challenging job at one point in your career doesn’t mean you will be permanently stuck there.
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Why is turbulence increasing? Rougher skies may be from climate change, scientists say
The phenomenon often happens at 15,000 feet or higher.
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Mega Millions is up to $1.55B. No one is winning, so why do we keep playing the lottery?
Seven things more likely to happen than winning the Powerball or Mega Millions lottery
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These dogs are living the good life in Palm Springs
But Palm Springs is more than just a vacation spot.
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