Carly Simon and Her Family, on Martha’s Vineyard

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Just another night eating vegan shepherd’s pie in musical Camelot.
Carly Simon and Her Family, on Martha’s Vineyard - By PENELOPE GREEN - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at June 30, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements In Kentucky

Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements In Kentucky
Several states are considering requiring Medicaid recipients to work in order to maintain health coverage. In Kentucky, one such requirement has been stalled in court.

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Health Care - June 30, 2018 at 05:11AM - Federal Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements In Kentucky

Judge Strikes Down Kentucky’s Medicaid Work Rules

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The federal court ruling deals a likely blow to efforts in several states to impose work requirements on the poor in exchange for receiving health care.
Judge Strikes Down Kentucky’s Medicaid Work Rules - By ABBY GOODNOUGH - at Health - Keyword: Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicaid - From The New York Times - Published at June 29, 2018 at 07:00AM

Doctor, Your Patient Is Waiting. It’s a Red Panda.

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Medical students at Harvard take part in an elective with veterinarians, learning about diseases and treatments between animals and humans.
Doctor, Your Patient Is Waiting. It’s a Red Panda. - By KAREN WEINTRAUB - at Health - Keyword: Animals, Zoos - From The New York Times - Published at June 29, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died

Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died
McMath was put on life support in 2013 after a tonsillectomy. Doctors said she had irreversible brain damage, and a coroner issued a death certificate. Her mother never agreed with that assessment.

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Health Care - June 30, 2018 at 12:54AM - Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died

NPR News: Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died

Jahi McMath, Teen At Center Of Medical And Religious Debate On Brain Death, Has Died
McMath was put on life support in 2013 after a tonsillectomy. Doctors said she had irreversible brain damage, and a coroner issued a death certificate. Her mother never agreed with that assessment.

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Playboi Carti Conquers the Paris Runway

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The 21-year-old Atlanta rapper walks in Virgil Abloh’s first men’s wear collection for Louis Vuitton.
Playboi Carti Conquers the Paris Runway - By BEN DETRICK - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Rap and Hip-Hop - From The New York Times - Published at June 29, 2018 at 07:00AM

Planting a New Community Garden

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Celebrations were held for the Essex Street Community Garden, Storm King, Monmouth County Historical Association and Federal Hall.
Planting a New Community Garden - By DENNY LEE - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at June 29, 2018 at 07:00AM

What 9 Instagram Employees Wore to Their New Offices

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The company has a sunny new home in New York City.
What 9 Instagram Employees Wore to Their New Offices - By JOHN ORTVED - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Social Media - From International New York Times - Published at June 29, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint

Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint
In one year, fertilizer production in the U.S. emitted as much carbon dioxide as two million cars. What if we could help plants make their own nitrogen so they wouldn't need man-made chemicals?

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Health & Science - June 29, 2018 at 09:00PM - Microbial Magic Could Help Slash Your Dinner's Carbon Footprint

He’s Going Back to His Former Wife. Sort Of.

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On his deathbed, my husband shared some surprising burial instructions.
He’s Going Back to His Former Wife. Sort Of. - By JUDITH NEWMAN - Category Style - Keyword Love (Emotion) - From The New York Times - Published at June 29, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Hobby Lobby's Illegal Antiquities Shed Light On A Lost, Looted Ancient City In Iraq

Hobby Lobby's Illegal Antiquities Shed Light On A Lost, Looted Ancient City In Iraq
About 3,800 objects purchased by Hobby Lobby were returned to Iraq in May. Some come from an ancient Sumerian city, Irisagrig, and indicate that life there was "pretty good," an archaeologist says.

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Health & Science - June 28, 2018 at 10:22PM - Hobby Lobby's Illegal Antiquities Shed Light On A Lost, Looted Ancient City In Iraq

John Legend Plunges Into the Celebrity Rosé Business

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Would you expect anything less from Chrissy Teigen’s husband?
John Legend Plunges Into the Celebrity Rosé Business - By SHEILA MARIKAR - Category Style - Keyword Wines - From The New York Times - Published at June 28, 2018 at 07:00AM

Grandma, What Do You Mean There’s No God?

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An atheist wonders whether she should talk to her granddaughter about religion.
Grandma, What Do You Mean There’s No God? - By PHILIP GALANES - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at June 28, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Nestlé Offered Permit To Continue Taking Water From California Stream

Nestlé Offered Permit To Continue Taking Water From California Stream
The company's U.S. bottled water unit had been found to be operating under a long-expired permit, taking tens of millions of gallons a year from a watershed in the San Bernardino National Forest.

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Health & Science - June 28, 2018 at 02:32PM - Nestlé Offered Permit To Continue Taking Water From California Stream

NPR News: Opioid Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payments To Doctors

Opioid Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payments To Doctors
ProPublica found that drugmakers spent less to market opioids to doctors in 2016 than in prior years. Studies have shown that payments to doctors are linked to more prescriptions for the drugs.

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Health Care - June 28, 2018 at 04:00PM - Opioid Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payments To Doctors

Everyone Is Canceled

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It only takes one thing — and sometimes, nothing — for fans to dump a celebrity.
Everyone Is Canceled - By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH - Category Style - Keyword Computers and the Internet, Social Media - From The New York Times - Published at June 28, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Japan's Hayabusa2 Spacecraft Arrives At Its Asteroid Destination

Japan's Hayabusa2 Spacecraft Arrives At Its Asteroid Destination
The mission includes a plan to bring a sample back to Earth. It's the first time humans have been able to study a C-type asteroid at such a close range for an extended period.

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Health & Science - June 27, 2018 at 10:56PM - Japan's Hayabusa2 Spacecraft Arrives At Its Asteroid Destination

NPR News: Read The Fine Print Before Picking An Association Plan For Your Small Business

Read The Fine Print Before Picking An Association Plan For Your Small Business
Federal officials say loosening the regulation of association plans will give small businesses a more affordable health insurance option, but critics are wary.

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Health Care - June 27, 2018 at 09:00PM - Read The Fine Print Before Picking An Association Plan For Your Small Business

NPR News: What Can Cancer Specialists Learn From Patients Who Beat All The Odds?

What Can Cancer Specialists Learn From Patients Who Beat All The Odds?
A Harvard Medical School project aims to become the first national registry for exceedingly rare cancer patients who respond mysteriously well to treatments that failed to help others.

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Health & Science - June 27, 2018 at 08:38PM - What Can Cancer Specialists Learn From Patients Who Beat All The Odds?

Can This Exclusive Dating App Install a Wondrous Utopia While Also Helping Celebrities Hook Up?

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The founder of Raya is stepping forward for the first time. Next up for Daniel Gendelman? Making our society more ideal.
Can This Exclusive Dating App Install a Wondrous Utopia While Also Helping Celebrities Hook Up? - By KEVIN ROOSE - Category Style - Keyword Dating and Relationships - From The New York Times - Published at June 27, 2018 at 07:00AM

In This House, Everyone’s Welcome

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HealHaus, a new wellness studio and cafe that just opened in Brooklyn, is creating space for people of color.
In This House, Everyone’s Welcome - By CRYSTAL MARTIN - Category Style - Keyword Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Yoga - From The New York Times - Published at June 27, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'

Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'
The surgeon and health care critic hopes to design a better system for the 1.2 million employees of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase. Data-driven solutions can improve outcomes, he says.

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Health & Science - June 27, 2018 at 12:06AM - Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'

NPR News: Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'

Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'
The surgeon and health care critic hopes to design a better system for the 1.2 million employees of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase. Data-driven solutions can improve outcomes, he says.

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Health Care - June 27, 2018 at 12:06AM - Atul Gawande's Aim For Health Care: 'Make It Simpler To Do The Right Thing'

You Can’t Hurt Lindsay Lohan Now

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Once America’s favorite troubled teen, treated with scorn and sexism, our greatest export reveals she’s in a better place now. (It’s called Lohan Beach House.)
You Can’t Hurt Lindsay Lohan Now - By GABRIELLE BLUESTONE - Category Style - Keyword Bars and Nightclubs - From The New York Times - Published at June 26, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: How To Find The Summer Constellations (360° Video)

How To Find The Summer Constellations (360° Video)
Have you ever wanted to casually point out Cygnus, Leo and Cassiopeia? Just in time for summer, this panoramic video shows you some tricks to help you navigate the night sky.

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Health & Science - June 26, 2018 at 04:00PM - How To Find The Summer Constellations (360° Video)

NPR News: Pediatrician Who Exposed Flint Water Crisis Shares Her 'Story Of Resistance'

Pediatrician Who Exposed Flint Water Crisis Shares Her 'Story Of Resistance'
After warning of elevated lead levels in her patients in Flint, Mich., Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha faced a backlash: "The state said that I was an unfortunate researcher, that I was causing near hysteria."

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Exfoliation Tips for the Best Skin Ever

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There are acid cleansers and toners, washes and scrubs. There’s dermaplaning. There are retinoids. In-office peels. A guide to solve the mystery of exfoliating, once and for all.
Exfoliation Tips for the Best Skin Ever - By CRYSTAL MARTIN - Category Style - Keyword Skin - From The New York Times - Published at June 25, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Red Meat Allergies Caused By Tick Bites Are On The Rise

Red Meat Allergies Caused By Tick Bites Are On The Rise
If you are bitten by a Lone Star tick, you could develop an unusual allergy to red meat. And as this tick's territory spreads beyond the Southeast, the allergy seems to be spreading with it.

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Health & Science - June 25, 2018 at 04:01PM - Red Meat Allergies Caused By Tick Bites Are On The Rise

NPR News: Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots
Doctors want to remind moms to get certain vaccines while pregnant. Whooping cough in particular can be deadly for newborns, but only about 50 percent of pregnant women get the vaccine.

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Health & Science - June 25, 2018 at 04:01PM - Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

NPR News: Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots
Doctors want to remind moms to get certain vaccines while pregnant. Whooping cough in particular can be deadly for newborns, but only about 50 percent of pregnant women get the vaccine.

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Health Care - June 25, 2018 at 04:01PM - Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

NPR News: Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots
Doctors want to remind moms to get certain vaccines while pregnant. Whooping cough in particular can be deadly for newborns, but only about 50 percent of pregnant women get the vaccine.

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A Drug Costs $272,000 a Year. Not So Fast, Says New York State.

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New York’s Medicaid program says Orkambi, a new drug to treat cystic fibrosis, is not worth the price. The case is being closely watched around the country.
A Drug Costs $272,000 a Year. Not So Fast, Says New York State. - By KATIE THOMAS - at Health - Keyword: Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Health Insurance and Managed Care - From The New York Times - Published at June 24, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: 'What The Eyes Don't See' In Flint

'What The Eyes Don't See' In Flint
NPR's Susan Davis talks with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha about her new memoir which tells the story of her research that helped expose widespread lead poisoning of Flint, Mich.'s drinking water.

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Health & Science - June 24, 2018 at 07:04PM - 'What The Eyes Don't See' In Flint

NPR News: Some Animals Switching To Nocturnal Life

Some Animals Switching To Nocturnal Life
A new study finds that animals are becoming more active during the night in order to avoid humans. NPR's Susan Davis talks with one of the study's co-authors, Neil Carter.

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Health & Science - June 24, 2018 at 07:04PM - Some Animals Switching To Nocturnal Life

NPR News: Tweeting Oncologist Draws Ire And Admiration For Calling Out Hype

Tweeting Oncologist Draws Ire And Admiration For Calling Out Hype
A young cancer doctor uses social media to skewer what he sees as overblown claims for "precision medicine." That doesn't make him hugely popular at cancer research meetings.

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Health & Science - June 24, 2018 at 05:00PM - Tweeting Oncologist Draws Ire And Admiration For Calling Out Hype

NPR News: Analysis Finds Geographic Overlap In Opioid Use And Trump Support In 2016

Analysis Finds Geographic Overlap In Opioid Use And Trump Support In 2016
Counties with higher rates of opioid use skewed heavily Republican in the 2016 election. What role did the opioid epidemic play in President Trump's victory?

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Health Care - June 23, 2018 at 07:02PM - Analysis Finds Geographic Overlap In Opioid Use And Trump Support In 2016

NPR News: Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos

Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Wall Street Journal investigative reporter John Carreyrou about his new book, Bad Blood, which takes a deep look at the Theranos scandal.

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Health Care - June 23, 2018 at 06:55PM - Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos

NPR News: What Detention And Separation Mean For Kids' Mental Health

What Detention And Separation Mean For Kids' Mental Health
Psychologists say that for migrant kids already in government facilities, a short separation from parents may be enough to cause lasting damage.

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Health & Science - June 23, 2018 at 06:55PM - What Detention And Separation Mean For Kids' Mental Health

NPR News: Archaeological Site Reveals New Details About Georgia History

Archaeological Site Reveals New Details About Georgia History
Archaeologists say a new dig site in northeast Georgia is revealing some surprising history about the state and about people who lived there long before the Europeans.

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Health & Science - June 23, 2018 at 06:55PM - Archaeological Site Reveals New Details About Georgia History

‘I Have to Be Open’

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The relative acceptance of L.G.B.T.Q. people in Guinea-Bissau stands in contrast to the strict laws and social conventions in neighboring West African countries.
‘I Have to Be Open’ - By RICCI SHRYOCK - Category Style - Keyword Homosexuality and Bisexuality - From The New York Times - Published at June 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

Growing Up Getty

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A fabled family finds their showbiz portrayals “demonizing,” “disgusting” and unrepresentative of their super-L.G.B.T.Q. values.
Growing Up Getty - By BROOKS BARNES - Category Style - Keyword Families and Family Life, Philanthropy - From The New York Times - Published at June 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

When an Iowa Family Doctor Takes On the Opioid Epidemic

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Few primary care doctors are willing to do what Nicole Gastala has: endure the challenges of prescribing buprenorphine, a medication for opioid addiction.
When an Iowa Family Doctor Takes On the Opioid Epidemic - By ABBY GOODNOUGH - at Health - Keyword: Buprenorphine (Drug), Opioids and Opiates, Addiction (Psychology) - From The New York Times - Published at June 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

The Trump Appointee Who’s an Addiction Specialist

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Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz answers questions about the opioid crisis and how to help more doctors treat addiction
The Trump Appointee Who’s an Addiction Specialist - By ABBY GOODNOUGH - at Health - Keyword: Addiction (Psychology), Buprenorphine (Drug), Mental Health and Disorders - From The New York Times - Published at June 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of 'Clean' Natural Gas

Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of 'Clean' Natural Gas
A new study finds that oil and gas operations are leaking 60 percent more methane than previously reported by the federal government.

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Health & Science - June 23, 2018 at 03:30PM - Large Methane Leaks Threaten Perception Of 'Clean' Natural Gas

Want to Feel Happier? Your Phone Can Help. (Maybe.)

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Believe it or not, some technologies are designed to boost your mood.
Want to Feel Happier? Your Phone Can Help. (Maybe.) - By CLAIRE COGHLAN - Category Style - Keyword Mobile Applications, Happiness, Meditation - From The New York Times - Published at June 22, 2018 at 07:00AM

Summer Solstice

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Benefits were held for the Untermyer Gardens, the City Parks Foundation, the Wildlife Conservation Society and Caramoor.
Summer Solstice - By DENNY LEE - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at June 22, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Emails Raise Questions About Interior Secretary Zinke's Link With Oil Executive

Emails Raise Questions About Interior Secretary Zinke's Link With Oil Executive
Congressional Democrats and a public watchdog group are calling for an ethics investigation into the secretary over a land deal between the Zinke family and oil and gas company Halliburton.

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Health & Science - June 22, 2018 at 09:00PM - Emails Raise Questions About Interior Secretary Zinke's Link With Oil Executive

NPR News: Laws That Criminalize Spread Of Infectious Diseases Can Increase Their Stigma

Laws That Criminalize Spread Of Infectious Diseases Can Increase Their Stigma
About a dozen states have added hepatitis C to the list of medical conditions for which people can face criminal prosecution if they knowingly engage in activities that could spread the disease.

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Health & Science - June 22, 2018 at 08:53PM - Laws That Criminalize Spread Of Infectious Diseases Can Increase Their Stigma

Breathing Tubes Fail to Save Many Older Patients

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One-third of patients over age 65 die in the hospital after they are put on ventilators. Doctors are beginning to wonder if the procedure should be used so often.
Breathing Tubes Fail to Save Many Older Patients - By PAULA SPAN - at Health - Keyword: Emergency Medical Treatment, Hospitals, Elderly - From The New York Times - Published at June 22, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Finding The Lost World: Can Scientists Bring Back Dinosaurs?

Finding The Lost World: Can Scientists Bring Back Dinosaurs?
We're won't be so preoccupied asking whether we could that we'll forget to ask whether we should.

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Health & Science - June 21, 2018 at 10:06PM - Finding The Lost World: Can Scientists Bring Back Dinosaurs?

NPR News: Food Aid To Puerto Rico Is Salty, Sugary, And Unbalanced, Researcher Says

Food Aid To Puerto Rico Is Salty, Sugary, And Unbalanced, Researcher Says
A professor of public health found boxes filled with sugary or high-sodium snacks was sent to people in need of meals after Hurricane Maria, and says food aid needs to be more nutritious.

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Health & Science - June 22, 2018 at 08:00PM - Food Aid To Puerto Rico Is Salty, Sugary, And Unbalanced, Researcher Says

Alison Brie Swaps Her Wrestling Costume for Boxing Gloves

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The star of Netflix’s “GLOW,” which returns for Season 2, is not afraid of getting physical.
Alison Brie Swaps Her Wrestling Costume for Boxing Gloves - By MICHAEL SCHULMAN - Category Style - Keyword Actors and Actresses - From The New York Times - Published at June 22, 2018 at 07:00AM

Linda Wells Shows Flesh: Woke Makeup for Revlon

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Because as Rihanna has lucratively demonstrated, “nude” does not equal “beige.”
Linda Wells Shows Flesh: Woke Makeup for Revlon - By ALEXANDRA JACOBS - Category Style - Keyword Cosmetics and Toiletries - From The New York Times - Published at June 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

But We’re So Young

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They’re 23. She wants to get married. He’s not so sure yet.
But We’re So Young - By PHILIP GALANES - Category Style - Keyword Dating and Relationships, Weddings and Engagements, Customs, Etiquette and Manners - From The New York Times - Published at June 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Researchers Find Herpes Viruses In Brains Marked By Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers Find Herpes Viruses In Brains Marked By Alzheimer's Disease
Two herpes viruses that cause skin rashes in toddlers may accelerate Alzheimer's disease when they infect brain cells. The finding suggests antiviral drugs might help protect the brain.

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Health & Science - June 21, 2018 at 10:16PM - Researchers Find Herpes Viruses In Brains Marked By Alzheimer's Disease

A Common Virus May Play Role in Alzheimer’s disease, Study Finds

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The research did not find that viruses cause Alzheimer’s. But it showed that two types of herpes interact with Alzheimer’s-related genes and might drive the disease process
A Common Virus May Play Role in Alzheimer’s disease, Study Finds - By PAM BELLUCK - at Health - Keyword: Alzheimer's Disease, Research, Brain - From The New York Times - Published at June 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development

Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development
Formerly considered useless, or maybe a parasite, the stretch of DNA known as LINE-1 actually plays "a key role" in creating an embryo and embryonic stem cells, research shows.

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NPR News: Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development

Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development
Formerly considered useless, or maybe a parasite, the stretch of DNA known as LINE-1 actually plays "a key role" in creating an embryo and embryonic stem cells, research shows.

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Health & Science - June 21, 2018 at 10:01PM - Some DNA Dismissed As 'Junk' Is Crucial To Embryo Development

NPR News: Koko The Gorilla Dies; Redrew The Lines Of Animal-Human Communication

Koko The Gorilla Dies; Redrew The Lines Of Animal-Human Communication
Koko fascinated and elated millions of people with her facility for language and ability to interact with humans. She also gave people a glimpse of her emotions.

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Health & Science - June 21, 2018 at 06:35PM - Koko The Gorilla Dies; Redrew The Lines Of Animal-Human Communication

The ABCs of L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+

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Words and abbreviations are changing with the need to address and respect people who do not feel represented.
The ABCs of L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ - By MICHAEL GOLD - Category Style - Keyword Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Transgender and Transsexuals, Gender - From The New York Times - Published at June 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Atul Gawande Named CEO Of Health Venture By Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan

Atul Gawande Named CEO Of Health Venture By Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan
A surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Gawande is probably best known for his work writing about how to improve quality and lower costs in health care.

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Health Care - June 21, 2018 at 12:02AM - Atul Gawande Named CEO Of Health Venture By Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan

Missed the Latest Supreme Drop? Head to Grailed

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The website, a favorite of men looking for cult items that have disappeared — or will soon — just closed a new investment round.
Missed the Latest Supreme Drop? Head to Grailed - By MATTHEW SCHNEIER - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Venture Capital, E-Commerce - From The New York Times - Published at June 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Name a C.E.O. for Health Initiative

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Dr. Atul Gawande, a Harvard professor, surgeon and writer, will lead the initiative formed to provide health care for the companies’ employees.
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Name a C.E.O. for Health Initiative - By TIFFANY HSU - at Health - Keyword: Health Insurance and Managed Care - From The New York Times - Published at June 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: The Science Behind The World Cup Ball

The Science Behind The World Cup Ball
For every World Cup, there's a custom official ball. But how does the Telstar 18 actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors.

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Health & Science - June 20, 2018 at 04:07PM - The Science Behind The World Cup Ball

The Glamorous Grandmas of Instagram

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The subversive cadre of women over 60 prove that “old” is not what it used to be.
The Glamorous Grandmas of Instagram - By RUTH LA FERLA - Category Style - Keyword Women and Girls, Fashion and Apparel, Social Media - From The New York Times - Published at June 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: A New Wave Of Meth Overloads Communities Struggling With Opioids

A New Wave Of Meth Overloads Communities Struggling With Opioids
Meth has made a resurgence, and in some communities already stressed by opioid addiction it's doubling the burden on first responders, the criminal justice system and schools.

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NPR News: A New Wave Of Meth Overloads Communities Struggling With Opioids

A New Wave Of Meth Overloads Communities Struggling With Opioids
Meth has made a resurgence, and in some communities already stressed by opioid addiction it's doubling the burden on first responders, the criminal justice system and schools.

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Health Care - June 20, 2018 at 04:00PM - A New Wave Of Meth Overloads Communities Struggling With Opioids

In Praise of Wearing a Dress Again and Again

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Tiffany Haddish is a fashion role model for our time.
In Praise of Wearing a Dress Again and Again - By VANESSA FRIEDMAN - Category Style - Keyword Dresses, Fashion and Apparel - From The New York Times - Published at June 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: A Look At Social Media Finds Some Possible Benefits For Kids

A Look At Social Media Finds Some Possible Benefits For Kids
Researchers analyzing data from a study looking at adolescent cognition found greater social media use was associated with increased physical activity and less family conflict.

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NPR News: A Look At Social Media Finds Some Possible Benefits For Kids

A Look At Social Media Finds Some Possible Benefits For Kids
Researchers analyzing data from a study looking at adolescent cognition found greater social media use was associated with increased physical activity and less family conflict.

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Health Care - June 20, 2018 at 01:13AM - A Look At Social Media Finds Some Possible Benefits For Kids

My Surprise Biological Father Doesn’t Want to Meet Me

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Should I contact my three half-siblings?
My Surprise Biological Father Doesn’t Want to Meet Me - By STEVE ALMOND and CHERYL STRAYED - Category Style - Keyword Families and Family Life, Adultery - From The New York Times - Published at June 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Report For Defense Department Ranks Top Threats From 'Synthetic Biology'

Report For Defense Department Ranks Top Threats From 'Synthetic Biology'
A committee of experts examined about a dozen different synthetic biology technologies that could be potentially misused. For each, they considered how likely it was to be usable as a weapon.

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Health & Science - June 19, 2018 at 10:05PM - Report For Defense Department Ranks Top Threats From 'Synthetic Biology'

NPR News: Report For Defense Department Ranks Top Threats From 'Synthetic Biology'

Report For Defense Department Ranks Top Threats From 'Synthetic Biology'
A committee of experts examined about a dozen different synthetic biology technologies that could be potentially misused. For each, they considered how likely it was to be usable as a weapon.

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Health Care - June 19, 2018 at 10:05PM - Report For Defense Department Ranks Top Threats From 'Synthetic Biology'

NPR News: An Alternative To Foster Care For Babies Born To Opioid-Addicted Moms

An Alternative To Foster Care For Babies Born To Opioid-Addicted Moms
Infants do better with their parents, studies find, as long as parents have support to get and stay sober. This program starts during pregnancy, to rally and train a strong family support network.

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Health Care - June 19, 2018 at 04:09PM - An Alternative To Foster Care For Babies Born To Opioid-Addicted Moms

NPR News: An Alternative To Foster Care For Babies Born To Opioid-Addicted Moms

An Alternative To Foster Care For Babies Born To Opioid-Addicted Moms
Infants do better with their parents, studies find, as long as parents have support to get and stay sober. This program starts during pregnancy, to rally and train a strong family support network.

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NPR News: An Alternative To Foster Care For Babies Born To Opioid-Addicted Moms

An Alternative To Foster Care For Babies Born To Opioid-Addicted Moms
Infants do better with their parents, studies find, as long as parents have support to get and stay sober. This program starts during pregnancy, to rally and train a strong family support network.

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Health & Science - June 19, 2018 at 04:09PM - An Alternative To Foster Care For Babies Born To Opioid-Addicted Moms

NPR News: As Carbon Dioxide Levels Rise, Major Crops Are Losing Nutrients

As Carbon Dioxide Levels Rise, Major Crops Are Losing Nutrients
As the level of carbon dioxide in the air rises because of climate change, scientists are trying to pin down how plants are impacted. There's evidence that it's changing many important plants we eat.

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Health & Science - June 19, 2018 at 04:02PM - As Carbon Dioxide Levels Rise, Major Crops Are Losing Nutrients

It Was Supposed to Be an Unbiased Study of Drinking. They Wanted to Call It ‘Cheers.’

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Buried in a new N.I.H. report are disturbing examples of coordination between scientists and the alcohol industry on study that could have changed America’s drinking habits.
It Was Supposed to Be an Unbiased Study of Drinking. They Wanted to Call It ‘Cheers.’ - By RONI CARYN RABIN - at Health - Keyword: Alcoholic Beverages, Clinical Trials, Alcohol Abuse, Breast Cancer - From The New York Times - Published at June 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: 'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence

'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence
With 113 locations in the U.S., Brain Balance says its drug-free approach has helped tens of thousands of children. But experts say there's insufficient proof for its effectiveness.

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NPR News: 'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence

'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence
With 113 locations in the U.S., Brain Balance says its drug-free approach has helped tens of thousands of children. But experts say there's insufficient proof for its effectiveness.

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Health & Science - June 18, 2018 at 09:11PM - 'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence

NPR News: 'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence

'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence
With 113 locations in the U.S., Brain Balance says its drug-free approach has helped tens of thousands of children. But experts say there's insufficient proof for its effectiveness.

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Health Care - June 18, 2018 at 09:11PM - 'Cutting-Edge' Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence

Stella Maxwell Is Fine With Her Bath Turning Black

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How a model of the moment achieves her off-duty look.
Stella Maxwell Is Fine With Her Bath Turning Black - By BEE SHAPIRO - Category Style - Keyword Cosmetics and Toiletries, Skin, Face - From The New York Times - Published at June 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

Carl Hall Is the King of Spin

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You can keep your stinkin’ SoulCycle! Loyalists of this Crunch instructor are fierce.
Carl Hall Is the King of Spin - By STEVEN KURUTZ - Category Style - Keyword Health Clubs, Bicycles and Bicycling - From The New York Times - Published at June 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Results Of At-Home Genetic Tests For Health Can Be Hard To Interpret

Results Of At-Home Genetic Tests For Health Can Be Hard To Interpret
As home genetic testing continues to boom, more people are getting their DNA tested for health reasons. The tests may signal future disease, but there are many limitations that might falsely reassure.

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Health Care - June 18, 2018 at 03:58PM - Results Of At-Home Genetic Tests For Health Can Be Hard To Interpret

Men’s Wear Moves Beyond the Instagram Effect

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In shows like Versace and Marni, it seems as if crowdsourcing now shapes the creative process.
Men’s Wear Moves Beyond the Instagram Effect - By GUY TREBAY - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel - From International New York Times - Published at June 17, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: A Dust-Up Over Moon Dust

A Dust-Up Over Moon Dust
A woman in Tennessee is suing NASA to keep the vial of moon dust she claims Neil Armstrong gave to her when she was 10 years old.

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Health & Science - June 16, 2018 at 07:10PM - A Dust-Up Over Moon Dust

NPR News: What Teens Really Say About Sex, Drugs And Sadness

What Teens Really Say About Sex, Drugs And Sadness
A new survey of America's youth offers more than a few surprises — and raises some important red flags.

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A Family in Transition

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Two fathers and the baby girl they never expected.
A Family in Transition - By JACKIE MOLLOY and DENISE GRADY - at Health - Keyword: Pregnancy and Childbirth - From The New York Times - Published at June 16, 2018 at 07:00AM

Are Genetic Testing Sites the New Social Networks?

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Like Facebook, but for fifth cousins, adoptive mothers and sperm-donor dads.
Are Genetic Testing Sites the New Social Networks? - By ALYSON KRUEGER - Category Style - Keyword Genetics and Heredity, Families and Family Life - From The New York Times - Published at June 16, 2018 at 07:00AM

The Great Interview Magazine Caper

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Andy Warhol’s magazine is dead. No wait, it’s back! Inside Peter Brant’s latest magic trick.
The Great Interview Magazine Caper - By JACOB BERNSTEIN - Category Style - Keyword Magazines - From The New York Times - Published at June 16, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Credibility Concerns Lead NIH To End Study Of Alcohol's Health Effects

Credibility Concerns Lead NIH To End Study Of Alcohol's Health Effects
Scientists and National Institutes of Health officials met with alcohol company executives and appeared to solicit money from them in violation of government policy. The NIH canceled the study.

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Health Care - June 16, 2018 at 01:03AM - Credibility Concerns Lead NIH To End Study Of Alcohol's Health Effects

NPR News: Credibility Concerns Lead NIH To End Study Of Alcohol's Health Effects

Credibility Concerns Lead NIH To End Study Of Alcohol's Health Effects
Scientists and National Institutes of Health officials met with alcohol company executives and appeared to solicit money from them in violation of government policy. The NIH canceled the study.

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Health & Science - June 16, 2018 at 01:03AM - Credibility Concerns Lead NIH To End Study Of Alcohol's Health Effects

Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal Recalled Over Salmonella Outbreak

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An outbreak of the disease in some of the cereal products has sickened 73 people in 31 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week.
Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal Recalled Over Salmonella Outbreak - By CHRISTINE HAUSER - at Health - Keyword: Salmonella (Bacteria), Food Contamination and Poisoning - From The New York Times - Published at June 15, 2018 at 07:00AM

Rita Ora, Claire Danes, Adam Rippon and Chelsea Clinton on the Gala Circuit

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Fund-raisers were held for the Trevor Project, the Public Theater, the Glass House and Carnegie Hall.
Rita Ora, Claire Danes, Adam Rippon and Chelsea Clinton on the Gala Circuit - By DENNY LEE - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at June 15, 2018 at 07:00AM

‘Metrosexuals’ Were Just Straight Men Who Loved Self-Care. Right?

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In the early 2000s, heterosexuals who favored European jeans, wine bars and fancy face creams — the calling cards of some women and gay men — sparked a marketing frenzy.
‘Metrosexuals’ Were Just Straight Men Who Loved Self-Care. Right? - By ALEX WILLIAMS - Category Style - Keyword Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Fashion and Apparel - From The New York Times - Published at June 15, 2018 at 07:00AM

Major Study of Drinking Should be Stopped, Federal Advisers Conclude

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An internal investigation at the National Institutes of Health concluded that the results of a $100 million research trial would be compromised by unauthorized contacts with the alcohol industry.
Major Study of Drinking Should be Stopped, Federal Advisers Conclude - By RONI CARYN RABIN - at Health - Keyword: Alcoholic Beverages, Diet and Nutrition - From The New York Times - Published at June 15, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Lawmakers In Illinois Embrace Medical Marijuana As An Opioid Alternative

Lawmakers In Illinois Embrace Medical Marijuana As An Opioid Alternative
Seeking solutions for the opioid crisis, policy makers in Illinois and many other states are looking to expand access to marijuana for chronic pain sufferers.

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Health Care - June 15, 2018 at 09:58PM - Lawmakers In Illinois Embrace Medical Marijuana As An Opioid Alternative

Is the Independent Designer an Endangered Species?

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The sale of Dries Van Noten to Puig raises some pretty big questions about the current fashion system and whether bigger is always better.
Is the Independent Designer an Endangered Species? - By VANESSA FRIEDMAN - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel - From International New York Times - Published at June 15, 2018 at 07:00AM

A Small Price for Sitting Pretty

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While the health effects have been debated, research shows they are minimal.
A Small Price for Sitting Pretty - By C. CLAIBORNE RAY - at Health - Keyword: Legs, Customs, Etiquette and Manners - From The New York Times - Published at June 15, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: As Nuclear Struggles, A New Generation Of Engineers Is Motivated By Climate Change

As Nuclear Struggles, A New Generation Of Engineers Is Motivated By Climate Change
The number of people graduating with nuclear engineering degrees has more than tripled since 2001. Many say they are motivated by climate change.

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Health & Science - June 15, 2018 at 04:01PM - As Nuclear Struggles, A New Generation Of Engineers Is Motivated By Climate Change

NPR News: Does Vitamin D Really Protect Against Colorectal Cancer?

Does Vitamin D Really Protect Against Colorectal Cancer?
The jury's been out on whether low blood levels of vitamin increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers say a new review involving more than 12,000 people strongly suggests the answer is yes.

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NPR News: Does Vitamin D Really Protect Against Colorectal Cancer?

Does Vitamin D Really Protect Against Colorectal Cancer?
The jury's been out on whether low blood levels of vitamin increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers say a new review involving more than 12,000 people strongly suggests the answer is yes.

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Health & Science - June 15, 2018 at 12:31AM - Does Vitamin D Really Protect Against Colorectal Cancer?

I Know It’s Almost Father’s Day. But, Dad, Can You Not?

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A reader is agitated by her father’s running commentary on her looks.
I Know It’s Almost Father’s Day. But, Dad, Can You Not? - By PHILIP GALANES - Category Style - Keyword Father's Day - From The New York Times - Published at June 14, 2018 at 07:00AM

When Your Jeans Become a #MeToo Talking Point

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A new collaboration makes denim as current as possible — as in, current events.
When Your Jeans Become a #MeToo Talking Point - By VANESSA FRIEDMAN - Category Style - Keyword Jeans (Apparel), #MeToo Movement, Sexual Harassment - From The New York Times - Published at June 14, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Looking To History To Combat Wildfires

Looking To History To Combat Wildfires
After decades of modern fire prevention some forests are much thicker than they've been historically. New research offers a guide to thinning that could keep wildfires smaller and shorter.

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Health & Science - June 14, 2018 at 04:00PM - Looking To History To Combat Wildfires

NPR News: Enormous Dust Storm On Mars Threatens The Opportunity Rover

Enormous Dust Storm On Mars Threatens The Opportunity Rover
With the sun entirely blocked out by dust, the solar-powered rover has presumably fallen asleep to wait out the storm. NASA scientists say they are "very concerned," but that they hope for the best.

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Health & Science - June 14, 2018 at 01:26AM - Enormous Dust Storm On Mars Threatens The Opportunity Rover

Gift Ideas for the Vast Array of Dad Types

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Father's Day is June 17, which is very soon.
Gift Ideas for the Vast Array of Dad Types - By ALEX TUDELA - Category Style - Keyword Father's Day, Gifts - From The New York Times - Published at June 13, 2018 at 07:00AM

Jon Bon Jovi Gets Into the Rosé Business

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“Preseason’s over,” he said. “It’s game time.”
Jon Bon Jovi Gets Into the Rosé Business - By KATHERINE ROSMAN - Category Style - Keyword Wines, Music - From The New York Times - Published at June 13, 2018 at 07:00AM

A Fresh Eye on That Pucci Guy

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The storied Florentine fashion house mines its archives for an exhibition to draw the Pitti Uomo crowds.
A Fresh Eye on That Pucci Guy - By GUY TREBAY - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel - From International New York Times - Published at June 13, 2018 at 07:00AM