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☆ Opinion: Why Megyn Kelly’s fake feminism is so chilling
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Jane Carr | Opinion Holly Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The unsubstantiated, misleading misogyny of former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly’s tirade about the harm plastic surgery does to women. Throughout her segment on Moriarty, Kelly latched onto what might, in other hands, under other circumstances, have been sympathetic and important themes. She flagged mental health, the pressures put on women by social media and the beauty industry and the struggle to remain authentic in an increasingly “fake,” AI-dominated world. Moriarty said she would be taking “an extensive if not permanent break” from social media and in her words, she experienced “one of the most challenging weeks” of her life. So much for Kelly’s concerns about her mental health.

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☆ Who Gets Left Behind When Gene Therapy Cures a Disease? - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Daniela J. Lamas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But if he were born today with access to gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, he might have been able to walk without assistance. He might have been able to live a life without fear of impending medical catastrophe. The way Mr. Parish sees it, the life he has lived will one day become something of a historical curiosity. His experience of S.M.A., with all the suffering it has entailed, will likely be rendered extinct. Gene therapy has seen remarkable and highly publicized success in recent months, from the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of what amounts to cures for sickle cell disease to the news that a boy with congenital deafness could hear for the first time in his life following gene therapy.

Persons: Tyler Parish, Parish Organizations: Food Locations: Boston

☆ 5 ways to help boys cultivate friends and combat loneliness
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Phyllis L. Fagell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Like Kaden, many boys want to spend time with friends but lack the skills needed to connect. Here are five ways you can help boys form satisfying friendships to combat loneliness and its damaging effects. Do your boys have individual friends and friend groups? Help boys take social risksFor boys who need logistical help, “Say, ‘I want you to text three people,’” said Christopher Pepper, a teacher who coordinates boys’ groups in San Francisco Public Schools. Help boys read social cuesAt Sterling Hall School in Toronto, teachers facilitate community circles to teach boys how to repair friendships and show empathy, said principal Rick Parsons.

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☆ Napoleon stranded a bunch of scientists in Egypt and now we have modern archaeology
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Napoleon Bonaparte brought engineers, architects, and scientists when he invaded Egypt. In three stages, these "savants" meticulously illustrated the ruins of ancient Egypt. But one of his lesser-known offenses — abandoning a crew of scholars and scientists in Egypt — led to the unexpected byproduct of formal archaeology as we know it today. AdvertisementIt divided Egypt into ancient and modern times, and launched the modern vision of ancient Egypt as we know it today. The structures, symbols, and images of ancient Egypt became fashionable features of European art and architecture.

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☆ John Malkovich on (Really) Being John Malkovich
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( David Marchese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

Photo Illustration by Bráulio Amado Talk John Malkovich on (Really) Being John MalkovichThere’s a scene in that modern classic of screwball existentialism, “Being John Malkovich,” from 1999, in which John Malkovich, playing a version of himself, enters a portal that others have been using to climb inside his mind. If we take style to mean a manner of doing something, could you articulate the John Malkovich style? John Malkovich in “The New Look.” AppleThe book has a long interview with you where you say: “I’m capable of belief, at least inside the theater. Malkovich and Spike Jonze on the set of “Being John Malkovich” (1999). There’s evidence out there that there’s something going on behind the eyes of John Malkovich.

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☆ Already broke your New Year’s diet resolution? You may be better off
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( Oona Hanson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Many people are unlikely to stick with a diet not because of some personal failing but simply “because we are human,” she added. Offering ourselves compassion can help us see how freeing it is to accept that “the diet was never going to work,” Markey said. So tuning out all-or-nothing diet mindsets can improve our nutrition and benefit us in deeper ways. “Not only is it ineffective to diet — it’s in fact really negative in terms of both mental and physical health,” Markey said. “By pushing back against all these diet culture messages, we can help to change the norms,” Markey added.

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☆ To the dads, Brads and Chads who’ve taken issue with the amount of Taylor Swift shown during NFL games: Too bad
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The latter would likely please the dads, Brads and Chads of the world, who have taken issue with the attention being paid to pop star Taylor Swift when she attends NFL games to see her boyfriend Travis Kelce in action. “We wouldn’t give any direction to our broadcasters along the lines of, ‘we need more Taylor Swift or we need less Taylor Swift,’” Riethmiller told CNN. Taylor Swift and Blake Lively at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in October. It’s true that NFL games are the most-watched shows on television, with or without Swift. They’re asking me about Taylor Swift.”Kansas City Chiefs fans hold up a Taylor Swift sign during at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in December.

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☆ We Asked A.I. to Create the Joker. It Generated a Copyrighted Image.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Stuart A. Thompson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

It Generated a Copyrighted Image. image generator, to create an image of Joaquin Phoenix from “The Joker.” In seconds, the system made an image nearly identical to a frame from the 2019 film. Reid Southen Create an image of Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie, 2019, screenshot from a movie, movie scene Midjourney’s response Generated by A.I. Mr. Southen Create an image of Dune movie screencap, 2021, Dune movie trailer Midjourney’s response Generated by A.I. Mr. Southen Create an image of “The Last of Us 2,” Ellie with guitar in front of tree Midjourney’s response Generated by A.I.

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☆ The world is draining its precious subterranean reserves of water
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The authors found that groundwater levels declined between 2000 and 2022 in 71% of the 1,693 aquifer systems included in the research, with groundwater levels declining more than 0.1 meter a year in 36%, or 617, of them. Declines not universalThe study also highlighted some success stories in Bangkok, Arizona and New Mexico, where groundwater has begun to recover after interventions to better regulate water use or redirect water to replenish depleted aquifers. They found that declines in groundwater levels sped up in the first two decades of the 21st century for 30% of those aquifers, outpacing the declines recorded between 1980 and 2000. “I think it’s fair to say this global compilation of groundwater data hasn’t been done, certainly on this scale, at least to my knowledge before,” he said. “Groundwater is an incredibly important resource but one of the challenges is… because we can’t see it, it’s out of mind for most people.

Persons: ”, Debra Perrone, Scott Jasechko, Jasechko, ” Jasechko, Donald John MacAllister Organizations: CNN, University of California’s, Environmental, Bren School of Environmental Science, Management, University of California Santa, British Geological Survey Locations: India, United States, Soplamo, Spain, University of California Santa Barbara, Iran, Africa, South America, Asia, Bangkok , Arizona, New Mexico

☆ College Is All About Curiosity. And That Requires Free Speech.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Stephen L. Carter | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The controversy began with criticisms of some universities, Harvard included, for soft-pedaling their responses to the horrific Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and for then ignoring the overheated rhetoric of many pro-Palestinian protesters on campus. It has since spiraled into a full-bore battle in the never-ending culture wars. There’s something sad but deeply American about the way that the current crisis stems not from the terror attacks but from a subsequent congressional hearing at which the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology gave such cautious responses that it was hard to understand their positions. It was all very embarrassing; and, in its way, very McCarthyist.

Organizations: Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Locations: Israel

☆ A life coach says there are 6 communication types — and knowing them will improve your friendships
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Magee, 30, told Business Insider that she came up with some of the types based on her own relationships. They break down into six communication types:Volunteers vs. Invite-Onlies: According to Magee, Volunteers share information about themselves without being asked first. Guessers only ask for things if they're pretty sure the answer will be "yes," and they think that when others ask them things, they're expecting a "yes," too. AdvertisementBut while there's no "bad" communication style, Magee said extremes on either side can be challenging to deal with. Plus, she said, our communication types can vary depending on who we're with.

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Lily Gladstone knew she wanted to be somewhere special when the Oscar news came. “I wanted to be as close to Mollie Kyle and her family as I could be. But Gladstone pointed out that the film was not only about what she called the “horrible, complicated, skewed love” between Mollie and Ernest. It is also, she said, about “the love that Mollie and her community had for each other. As an actor and then, how I can help get other stories told that deserve to be out there.

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☆ Two sets of identical twins quickly fell in love and all moved in. Now they're married with matching dogs and daughters who are 'genetically siblings.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Two sets of twins who married one another have riveted TikTok with their unique love story. The relationships progressed "really quickly," Kerissa told BI, chalking the connections up to "destiny," adding that she moved in with Jacob and Lucas three months after meeting. "We only went on one date before we all were like, 'Yep, we're together, this is it,'" Kerissa told BI. Kerissa told BI that while Adrian doesn't necessarily feel like her own daughter, it's strange to think both girls share the same DNA. "If you were on Ancestry.com and you put our DNA in, Adrian would come up as my child as well, which is weird," Kerissa told BI.

Persons: they're, —, Sealby, nabbing, Jacob, Lucas, Kerissa, Venessa, Sophie, They're, Adrian, Adrian doesn't, I'm Organizations: Service, Olympic Locations: Southern Oregon, New York

☆ I'm a funeral director and embalmer. These are the 8 things everyone gets wrong about what happens after we die.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Louise Pachella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

When I tell people I worked as a funeral director and embalmer for 11 years, I'm met with two responses: disgusted fear and excited curiosity. A lot of things happen to our bodies after death, but sitting up is not one of themIt's possible for a dead body to have a tampon inside. AdvertisementYou've probably heard someone retell the urban legend, but you should know that dead bodies don't sit up. AdvertisementA good funeral director won't discourage you from exploring green options like natural burial, water cremation, or composting. We accommodate people who want embalming, cremation, or traditional burial, but it's equally important to respect environmentally conscious alternatives.

Persons: I'm, it's, You've, It's, else's Organizations: Service, FDA Locations: United States

☆ Why this 38-year-old changed careers to become a teacher: 'I have never experienced anything as rewarding'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Little did Hall know, her pivot into education would afford her a new level of financial security and a sense of purpose she never expected. She took a high school science position with Arlington Preparatory Academy, a public school in Baton Rouge, La., and had her first day in January 2022. Then there's the issue of teacher pay. In 2022, the average public school teacher earned a wage of $1,329 per week. Though Hall recognizes low teacher pay is an issue for many in the profession, moving to education actually meant a pay bump in her case.

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☆ My great-uncle was 70 years older than me. We built a friendship by sending letters to each other.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Rosalind Moran | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Despite being separated by oceans and years, my great-uncle became a dear friendMy great-uncle was born in 1921, meaning we had an age gap of over 70 years. As someone who also loves languages, writing, and talking to many different people, his undimmed intellectual curiosity proved inspiring to me. An additional ongoing gift from my friendship with my great-uncle is that of writing letters. Since writing to him and realizing how differently — and beautifully — people sometimes express themselves in long-form handwriting, I began writing letters to friends and receiving letters in turn. Some of my friendships now have a precious quality they potentially wouldn't otherwise have were it not for letters.

Persons: —, hadn't, Tolstoy Locations: Cornwall, England, Canberra, Australia, Italy, Europe, Cambridge

Democratic allies of Mr. Biden have been alarmed by No Labels, worrying that any candidate it runs could siphon votes from him. “People are criticizing them because they believe whomever they offer on their ticket will hurt Joe Biden,” Mr. Phillips said after a town-hall event at a senior center in Nashua, N.H. “That’s false. “It would have to be a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch that shows Joe Biden is almost certain to lose,” Mr. Phillips said. Mr. Trump, at his own rally on Saturday night in Manchester, N.H., offered a mocking endorsement of Mr. Phillips. Larry Hogan of Maryland, among others, in an attempt to find a high-profile figure to lead the No Labels presidential ticket.

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☆ Emotionally intelligent people always do these 3 things to be more successful in life, says CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Jason Harris | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In my industry, understanding human nature and developing high emotional intelligence are key to long-term success. While researching for my book, "The Soulful Art of Persuasion," I identified three things that the most emotionally intelligent people always do to develop authentic relationships:1. They lead with sincerityI've found that people who lead with sincerity are better at getting their message across to others. But the most emotionally intelligent people I know are also the most generous. People with emotional intelligence understand that developing relationships is a long game.

Persons: I've, David Bowie, Bowie

☆ My kids are from 3 different generations. They teach me about memes and TikTok trends, which helps us connect with each other.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Heather Labay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

All together under one roof, the differences between Gen X, millennial, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha could have split our family apart. I've also learned TikTok trends , why Fortnite is both appalling and amazing, and how Minecraft is an educational tool. Courtesy of the authorWhen he was 11, his younger brother Noah — my Gen Z'er — came along. With the boundless adoration and hero worship of a younger sibling , Noah wanted to spend all his time hanging around an increasingly surly tween. Heather Labay's kids, Noah and Charlotte.

Persons: Gen X, Z, Alpha, I've, Adam, didn't, Heather Labay's, Noah, Noah —, Z'er —, Kim, Underpants, Heather Labay, Charlotte —, Alpha —, Alpha — Noah, Charlotte, I'm Organizations: Museum of Science, YouTube, DJ

☆ These are the skills employers are looking for as AI use expands, according to leaders at Davos
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewSince the release of ChatGPT just over a year ago, it's become increasingly clear that the world will have to adapt as the influence of generative AI grows. And that's been borne out at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, where AI has been a key topic. Business Insider spoke to industry leaders from companies including McKinsey, KPMG, IBM, and Coursera about the skills they believe will be important in the era of generative AI. Know how to optimize data for generative AI. "Being able to look at data, evaluate data, cleanse data, anonymize data — all that — is going to be even more important than historically it's been," Knopp said.

Persons: —, it's, Katy George, George, Paul Knopp, Knopp, that's, Jeff Maggioncalda, Maggioncalda, John Granger, Granger Organizations: Service, Business, Economic, McKinsey, KPMG, IBM, KPMG US, IBM Consulting, Employees Locations: Davos, Maggioncalda

As frigid temperatures scour the Midwest, the Republican presidential nominating process will officially start Monday with Iowa's caucuses. Rarely has so much ridden on a second-place finish in the first nominating state. On the flip side, Trump’s voters are very motivated to support him. His aggressive, social media-driven approach initially attracted some curiosity from Republican voters but seemed to turn many off after he attacked rivals during the debates. ___For the latest updates on the Iowa caucuses, follow the AP’s live coverage.

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☆ Crown Prince Frederik to become King of Denmark as Queen Margrethe II abdicates
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —For many in Denmark, Queen Margrethe II is the only monarch they’ve ever known. But on Sunday, a new era will get underway when she hands over to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. This means that she will be able to perform duties as head of state when both King Frederik or Crown Prince Christian are not able, such as if they were overseas. King Frederik X will rule alongside his Australian-born and hugely popular wife, Queen Mary – which will undoubtedly delight her proud admirers back home. “The story of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is one Australians have followed closely and hold dear to their hearts,” he said in a statement on Saturday.

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☆ I visited Mark Cuban's Texas ghost town, and 'Mustang' was more barren and mysterious than I ever imagined
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewI recently learned that Mark Cuban, the billionaire and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, bought an entire "ghost town'" called Mustang for about $2 million in 2021. Mustang is about an hour away from the part of Dallas where I live. But until now, I had never come across it — and it appears that almost nobody in my circles had either. Cuban bought Mustang from principal owner Marty Price, a Dallas attorney and devoted Mavericks season ticket holder, according to NBC News, who spoke with Mike Turner, a real-estate agent who brokered the deal.

Persons: —, Mark Cuban, Forbes, Marty Price, Mike Turner, Price, Turner Organizations: Service, Dallas Mavericks, Business, Mavericks, NBC News, New York Times, Google Locations: Dallas

☆ A shark regenerated an entire hole in its fin in under a year and scientists got the amazing transformation on camera
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Chelsea Black | The Conversation | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I set out to record the migration routes of silky sharks, named for their smooth skin. Instead, in a story filled with twists and turns, I ended up documenting the rare phenomenon of a shark regenerating a dorsal fin. Silky sharks are commonly found in the open ocean and grow to be 10 feet long. In the many shark photos he sent, I noticed a silky shark with an oddly shaped dorsal fin. AdvertisementBased on the healing rate calculated in my study, we just might see his dorsal fin grow back to 100% its original size.

Persons: Tanner Mansell, John Moore, Josh Schellenberg, Josh, John, Chelsea Black Organizations: Service, Business, Chelsea, University of Miami, Local, Marine Ecosystems, Society Locations: Jupiter , Florida, South Florida, Florida

☆ My mom is American, and my dad is Japanese. I loved being raised interculturally in Japan, even when it was hard.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Megumi Koiwai | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rightfully so — I have an American accent, I'm fluent in English and Japanese, and I look racially ambiguous. My mom is American, and my dad is JapaneseI was born and raised in Tokyo to an American mom and a Japanese dad. I went to a Japanese school my entire education up until university. My mom speaks relatively fluent Japanese now, but growing up I felt a need to take care of her in terms of translation. AdvertisementBeing raised interculturally can be hardGrowing up as a hafu in Japan took a lot of effort.

Persons: I'm what's, —, Cupid, couldn't Organizations: Service Locations: Portland , Oregon, Nagano, Japan, Tokyo, American, Nagano prefecture, New York, America

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