Birding has been a hobby for generations of nature lovers. Can it survive the digital age?

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The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand — all for an app that wants you off your phone (Nick Czap, The Guardian, 8 Aug 2026)

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Biking to work is great for the environment, and your body -- but is it good for your coworkers? Stay healthy, stay fresh!

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• State Dept. warns Americans in Middle East to 'be prepared to depart' (Nathan Diller, USA Today, 2 Aug 2026)
• Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive (Cathy Bussewitz, AP, 23 Jul 2026)

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'The Odyssey' is a hit -- does it matter which one you see?

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Destructive tornado touches down near Appleton, Wisconsin, leaving trail of damage (Dan Peck and Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 27 Jul 2026)

Prague's rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan's 'The Odyssey' (Karel Janicek, ABC News / AP, 27 Jul 2026)

Only 26 U.S. theaters can show "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm (Brad Jennings, Axios, 23 Jul 2026)

What is 70mm Film? Why Movie Lovers Seek It Out and Where You Can Experience It (Cinemark, 20 May 2026)

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You thought elephants had good memories? Meet butterflies, who remember their caterpillar days -- and even their parents'.

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• Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library (Orlando Public Library, accessed 24 Jul 2026)
• Did the butterflies remember him? Japanese student's discovery uncovers astonishing insect memory (Times of India, 10 Jul 2026)
• Do butterflies retain their caterpillar memories? (Helen Pilcher, Science Focus, 1 Jan 2022)

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Korean barbecue has been popping up all over the country. If you haven't been yet -- go hungry.

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The Korean BBQ Scene Is Sizzling More Than Ever — Here's What to Know and Where to Go in the U.S. (Tae Yoon, Afar, 17 Apr 2026)

An Introduction to Korean Barbecue (Sasha Marx, Serious Eats, 28 Jan 2022)

Everything You Need to Know About Korean Barbecue (Marissa Willman, USA Today, 7 Jun 2013)

Here's What's in All Those Little Dishes at Korean Barbecue (Ruth Tobias, Thrillist, 6 May 2016)

Korean Vs Japanese BBQ: What's The Difference? (September Grace Mahino, Tasting Table, 30 May 2024)

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Mentorship can take many forms. Ronnie Chieng's 'Daily Show' interview with Aaron Chen is a fantastic example.

Special thanks to all my mentors along the way.

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Ronnie Chieng's 'Daily Show' interview with Aaron Chen is a delight (Shannon Connellan, Mashable, 10 Jul 2026)

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How do survive modern life? Silver linings and good resting heart rates.

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How to Naturally Lower Your Resting Heart Rate (Kaiser Permanente, 28 Jul 2025)

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Jeopardy, the long-running quiz show, is hiring a writer. You can get in on the legacy!

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What is dream job? 'Jeopardy!' is hiring for this position (Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 Jul 2026)

Jeopardy! (Emily Yahr, Britannica, 8 Jul 2026)

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We've got a name change! The country we used to called Turkey is now offiically Türkiye. Update your contact lists...

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Why Is Turkey Spelled "Türkiye" in the World Cup? (Eden Gordon, Mental Floss, 26 Jun 2026)

Turkey officially changes name at UN to Türkiye (The Guardian, 2 Jun 2022)

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Freedom Fuel gas stations have arrived in Philadelphia, courtesy of the White House.

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• White House launches 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations in this region (Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Jul 2026)

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