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Merriam-Webster Is Updating Its Definition of Racism to Emphasize Systemic Prejudice

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Merriam-Webster Is Updating Its Definition of Racism to Emphasize Systemic Prejudice

7 Tips for Staying Informed Without Experiencing Media Burnout

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7 Tips for Staying Informed Without Experiencing Media Burnout

How Expensive Is Your Drunk Shopping Habit?

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How Expensive Is Your Drunk Shopping Habit?

New Exhibition Spotlights the Hidden Histories of Diversity in the Circus

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New Exhibition Spotlights the Hidden Histories of Diversity in the Circus

Fried Pickle Chips? Lay's Is Releasing New Flavors Based on Regional Food Flavors

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How a Particle Accelerator Is Helping to Unearth Long-Lost Pieces of Art

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This Scientist's Idea of the 'Perfect' Human Body Is Kind of Terrifying

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Employees at Antarctica's McMurdo Station Are Throwing a Party for Pride Month

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New Nap Pods—Complete with Alarm Clocks and Netflix—Set for A Trial Run at Airports This Summer

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Watch a Rogue Pet Dog Interrupt a Russian News Anchor on Air

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SpaceX Is Sending Two Private Citizens Around the Moon

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U.S. Currency Depicts Lady Liberty as a Black Woman

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Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos

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Meet the Only Afghan Woman to Run Afghanistan's First Official Marathon

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8 Ancient Writing Systems That Haven't Been Deciphered Yet

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Detroit Teen Builds Wheelchair-Adaptable Stroller for New Mom