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CityLab

The Leaf Blowers Will Not Go Quietly

Scores of US cities are trying to muffle the seasonal din of gas-powered leaf blowers. But the new regulations and fines are generating resistance, too.

Literary Hub

Redemption for Doctor Watson

Is there a character in all of Western literature more misunderstood, more defamed than Doctor Watson, the erstwhile sidekick of detective Sherlock Holmes?

Darius Foroux

Tuning Out The Noise

How to get clarity in life. Do you ever feel like you’re completely lost in a world that keeps on racing? The world moves fast. One moment you’re excited about a new opportunity, and the other moment you feel totally hopeless for no particular reason.

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Men’s Health

The New Science of Hip Mobility

Own the weight room, crush backyard football, and beat back pain by strengthening and stretching your hips.

BBC

How Being Alone Can Make You Happier

From spending time by yourself to making the most of being single, flying solo can be fulfilling – a philosophy championed by a new wave of books.

Current Affairs

Shrimp Are the Most Abused Animals on Earth

Many people may not think about small creatures like shrimp. But shrimp make up most of the animals that are alive on factory farms at a given moment, and their potential suffering needs to be taken seriously.

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Los Angeles Times

Experts Break Down the Worst Emmy Snubs of All Time

The Emmys have (in)famously blanked a number of acclaimed series, including ‘The Wire,’ ‘Better Call Saul’ and more. We asked the experts to break down some of the worst omissions.

Life Hacks

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Newsweek

Millions of Americans See Credit Scores Plunge

The credit scores of millions of Americans have plummeted in the first quarter of the year as a result of rising student loan delinquency rates, following the end of a years-long pause on federal payments.