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He Yanxin had learned the mysterious language from her grandmother and later helped scholars to decipher it. But by the 21st century “nushu” had changed; men had found uses for it
He Yanxin was the steward of a women-only language
The last natural inheritor of nushu died on October 23rd, aged 86
econ.st
November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
He Yanxin had learned the mysterious language from her grandmother and later helped scholars to decipher it. But by the 21st century “nushu” had changed; men had found uses for it
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The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
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Tokyo has long been portrayed as cinema’s capital of loneliness. 'Rental Family', a new film from director Hikari starring Brendan Fraser, reframes that solitude as connection.
‘Rental Family’ Offers a No-Judgment Look at Hired Affection in Japan
In Hikari’s new film, Brendan Fraser steps into the real-life industry of rented relatives, turning Tokyo from a city of solitude into one of connection.
bloom.bg
November 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tokyo has long been portrayed as cinema’s capital of loneliness. 'Rental Family', a new film from director Hikari starring Brendan Fraser, reframes that solitude as connection.
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Suddenly occurring to folks it’s conceivable Trump won’t be president forever and anti-corruption laws might ever again be enforced….
Dimon on why JPMorgan Chase is not funding WH Ballroom:
We have an issue, which is anything we do, since we do a lot of contracts with governments here and around the world, we have to be very careful how anything is perceived, and also how the next DOJ is going to deal with it.
We have an issue, which is anything we do, since we do a lot of contracts with governments here and around the world, we have to be very careful how anything is perceived, and also how the next DOJ is going to deal with it.
November 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Suddenly occurring to folks it’s conceivable Trump won’t be president forever and anti-corruption laws might ever again be enforced….
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The Tokyo High Court has ruled that Japan’s failure to recognize same-sex marriages is constitutional, in a departure from five other high courts that had ruled otherwise.
Same-sex marriage ban constitutional, says Tokyo High Court
The ruling departs from those of five other high courts made previously that had deemed Japan’s failure to recognize such unions as unconstitutional.
ebx.sh
November 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The Tokyo High Court has ruled that Japan’s failure to recognize same-sex marriages is constitutional, in a departure from five other high courts that had ruled otherwise.
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The new prime minister is pursuing policies as out of date as tired Hollywood franchise reboots
Japan’s big-spending Takaichinomics is ten years out of date
In a time of higher inflation, a falling yen and rising bond yields make a noxious blend
econ.st
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The new prime minister is pursuing policies as out of date as tired Hollywood franchise reboots
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Miles, an Indigenous actor best known for her roles in “Northern Exposure,” “Smoke Signals,” “Wyvern” and “The Last of Us,” handed them her tribal ID from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon.
Yet, Miles recalled one agent calling it “fake.”
Yet, Miles recalled one agent calling it “fake.”
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Miles, an Indigenous actor best known for her roles in “Northern Exposure,” “Smoke Signals,” “Wyvern” and “The Last of Us,” handed them her tribal ID from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon.
Yet, Miles recalled one agent calling it “fake.”
Yet, Miles recalled one agent calling it “fake.”
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Deadly attacks in Western Ukraine are a stark reminder that no part of the country is safe.
States should not refuse protection or assistance to Ukrainians on the basis that some parts of Ukraine are safe.
Inside Ukraine, UNHCR remains on the ground, helping the most affected.
States should not refuse protection or assistance to Ukrainians on the basis that some parts of Ukraine are safe.
Inside Ukraine, UNHCR remains on the ground, helping the most affected.
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Deadly attacks in Western Ukraine are a stark reminder that no part of the country is safe.
States should not refuse protection or assistance to Ukrainians on the basis that some parts of Ukraine are safe.
Inside Ukraine, UNHCR remains on the ground, helping the most affected.
States should not refuse protection or assistance to Ukrainians on the basis that some parts of Ukraine are safe.
Inside Ukraine, UNHCR remains on the ground, helping the most affected.
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Scientists are discovering the process that supplies the brain with a remarkably rich picture of what is happening throughout the body — a picture that is mostly hidden from our consciousness. nyti.ms/4prNoRf
Mapping the Brain’s Sense of What Goes On Inside the Body
Scientists are learning how the brain knows what’s happening throughout the body, and how that process might go awry in some psychiatric disorders.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Scientists are discovering the process that supplies the brain with a remarkably rich picture of what is happening throughout the body — a picture that is mostly hidden from our consciousness. nyti.ms/4prNoRf
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The Trump administration is trading billions of dollars of taxpayer money for ownership stakes in private companies it deems essential to national security. The unusual practice shows no sign of slowing.
Trump Administration Is Taking Billions in Stakes in Firms Like Intel
The Trump administration is trading billions of dollars of taxpayer money for ownership stakes in companies. The unusual practice shows no sign of slowing.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Trump administration is trading billions of dollars of taxpayer money for ownership stakes in private companies it deems essential to national security. The unusual practice shows no sign of slowing.
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The Atlantic has chosen 65 titles to help foster a child’s lifelong relationship with books and to give these formative works the respect and scrutiny they deserve. Adrienne LaFrance explains why she chose "Miffy." Explore the full list at the link: theatln.tc/ktFFrmrR
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Atlantic has chosen 65 titles to help foster a child’s lifelong relationship with books and to give these formative works the respect and scrutiny they deserve. Adrienne LaFrance explains why she chose "Miffy." Explore the full list at the link: theatln.tc/ktFFrmrR
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Hong Kong leader backs China's policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute reut.rs/3Xf4HJw
Hong Kong leader backs China's policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute
Hong Kong's leader John Lee said on Monday his government supported China's diplomatic policy towards Japan and the financial hub would closely monitor the situation and respond appropriately.
reut.rs
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Hong Kong leader backs China's policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute reut.rs/3Xf4HJw
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Although these findings from JWST are yet to be confirmed, they mark the closest astronomers have come to locating the universe’s most ancient stars
www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...
The James Webb Telescope May Have Seen the First Stars in the Universe
Although these findings from JWST are yet to be confirmed, they mark the closest astronomers have come to locating the universe’s most ancient stars
www.scientificamerican.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Although these findings from JWST are yet to be confirmed, they mark the closest astronomers have come to locating the universe’s most ancient stars
www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...
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Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Imagine knowing your platform was a playground for predators, fueling teen depression, eating disorders, and suicide and deciding the best course of action was… absolutely nothing. Meta didn’t just “miss” anything.
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ICE in DC is setting up racially driven checkpoints and roadblocks. This is one on Canal Road. A large number of vehicles can be seen waiting to be towed after these agents disappeared their owners.
ICE in DC is setting up racially driven checkpoints and roadblocks. This is one on Canal Road. A large number of vehicles can be seen waiting to be towed after these agents disappeared their owners.
November 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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ICE in DC is setting up racially driven checkpoints and roadblocks. This is one on Canal Road. A large number of vehicles can be seen waiting to be towed after these agents disappeared their owners.
ICE in DC is setting up racially driven checkpoints and roadblocks. This is one on Canal Road. A large number of vehicles can be seen waiting to be towed after these agents disappeared their owners.
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Millennials have reached the age where their parents and grandparents were probably homeowners. But because the typical millennial has met with economic upheaval for much of their working life, they’ve been on a slower timeline.
Are millennials frozen out of the housing market? The reality may be more interesting.
An eye-catching report said the average first-time homebuyer is now 40, but the story is more complex.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Millennials have reached the age where their parents and grandparents were probably homeowners. But because the typical millennial has met with economic upheaval for much of their working life, they’ve been on a slower timeline.
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Japan’s defense minister, visiting a military base close to Taiwan, said plans to deploy missiles to the post were on track as tensions smolder between Tokyo and Beijing over the East Asian island.
Japan on track to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, Koizumi says
Japan is planning to station medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, about 110 kilometers east of Taiwan, as part of a broader military build-up.
ebx.sh
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Japan’s defense minister, visiting a military base close to Taiwan, said plans to deploy missiles to the post were on track as tensions smolder between Tokyo and Beijing over the East Asian island.
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While President Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani both campaigned on affordability, the issue is amorphous and poorly defined, writes WSJ’s Greg Ip.
Everyone Is Talking About the ‘Affordability Crisis.’ It Can’t Be Solved.
President Trump and New York Mayor-elect Mamdani both campaigned on affordability, but the issue is amorphous and poorly defined.
on.wsj.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
While President Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani both campaigned on affordability, the issue is amorphous and poorly defined, writes WSJ’s Greg Ip.
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Autoimmune disease rates sharply increase after age 50, with cases often unrecognized for years, according to a Mayo Clinic study.
Why Autoimmune Diseases Rise Sharply After 50
Scientists are making progress in understanding and treating these disorders, which can go unrecognized for years.
on.wsj.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Autoimmune disease rates sharply increase after age 50, with cases often unrecognized for years, according to a Mayo Clinic study.
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On Saturday, the rapper — who performs as Childish Gambino — detailed his health struggles at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw music festival.
Donald Glover Says He Had a Stroke Last Year
On Saturday, the rapper — who performs as Childish Gambino — detailed his health struggles at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw music festival.
www.thecut.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
On Saturday, the rapper — who performs as Childish Gambino — detailed his health struggles at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw music festival.
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Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, had just given birth when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She writes about her fear of adding another tragedy to her family’s life. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/CLpbsb
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, had just given birth when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She writes about her fear of adding another tragedy to her family’s life. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/CLpbsb
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"Countries with state subsidies for abortion, transgender-friendly policies for children, hate speech laws and affirmative action policies will now be considered to be violating human rights under rules imposed at the [US] State Department..."
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Countries with state subsidies for abortion, transgender-friendly policies for children, hate speech laws and affirmative action policies will now be considered to be violating human rights under rules imposed at the [US] State Department..."
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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Two scientists who are fast friends, one Nigerian and one American, have won the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition for their network to catch the next disease with pandemic potential.
$100 million prize goes to dynamic duo aiming to stop next pandemic before it starts
Two scientists who are fast friends, one Nigerian and one American, have won the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition for their network to catch the next disease with pandemic potential.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Two scientists who are fast friends, one Nigerian and one American, have won the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition for their network to catch the next disease with pandemic potential.
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Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was one of President Trump's most outspoken supporters. But she is planning to leave office following a growing rift with the president. n.pr/3K4iJdW
How Marjorie Taylor Greene went from a top Trump ally to choosing to resign
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was one of President Trump's most outspoken supporters. But she is planning to leave office following a growing rift with the president.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was one of President Trump's most outspoken supporters. But she is planning to leave office following a growing rift with the president. n.pr/3K4iJdW