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A Popular Method for Donating Art Draws Increased Scrutiny

Do donations need more transparency?

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Army Special Operations Command Had a Moving Milestone This Year

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Could Light Pollution Ruin Stargazing In the Coming Years?

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The Early History of Hotels in the US Sounds a Lot Like Airbnb

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Nintendo Delays Selling Indie Poker Game After Misunderstanding Sarcasm

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Almost Every State Is Suing the Same Robocall Company

The District of Columbia is also taking part in the suit

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Architecture & Real Estate

Landslides Threaten California's Cliffside Communities

Scenic locations are at risk

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Yes, Self-Driving Boats Are Now a Thing

As we wait for autonomous cars to become mainstream, water transportation is ahead of the game

JPMorgan Announces Ambitious Carbon Removal Investment

Could this make direct air capture more widespread?

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Arts & Entertainment

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Is This the Future of Tesla Ads?

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This Sherpa Guide Just Climbed Everest for the 28th Time

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Amazon’s Palm-Reading Tech Allows You to Buy Alcohol With Just Your Hand

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Instagram’s Twitter Clone Isn’t a Perfect Solution, But It Has One Advantage

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