The United States and Somalia sign an agreement formalizing debt cancellation worth
$1.14 billion. / The South China Morning PostCuba's power grid fails again as Hurricane Rafael
crosses the island. / The GuardianGermany's ruling coalition collapses, triggering political chaos in Europe's
largest economy. / DWA round-up of how global leaders are responding to Donald Trump's
reelection. / NPRRelated: The return of Trumponomics gets markets excited "but
frightens the world." / The EconomistYesterday, Democratic Senate candidates outperformed Harris—or, put another way, Republican Senate candidates are doing
worse than Trump. / VoxCalifornia plans to lead "the liberal resistance" against
the new administration. / The Los Angeles TimesHeather Cox Richardson recalls the pamphlets supplied to soldiers in WWII
explaining fascism. / Letters From an American See also: Remembering the Guerrilla Girls' call for a return to "traditional values"
on abortion. / Guerrilla GirlsRecent studies suggest the presence of armed officers has no impact on school safety or
day-to-day crime. / Undark MagazineA study finds cancer cases and deaths are expected to rise by 77% and 90%
in 2050, respectively. / JAMA NetworkInterviews with more than 100 older Japanese women and men suggest working less during your life leads to
a much better retirement. / The ConversationScientists find that rainforests can rapidly regrow
if left alone. / GristSome thoughts on what people lose by no longer relying on their memory. "I suspect we're
losing a lot." / The Base CampResearchers spot a black hole that appears to have been "feeding" at 40 times the theoretical limit for
millions of years. / Ars TechnicaA diminutive Japanese satellite made of wood makes it
into space. / Quartz For some weekly wanderlust, TMN's Rosecrans Baldwin bike-tours an island off
southern Japan. / Travel + LeisureDo dogs know what art is? "Canine perception is collaborative. Dogs are pack animals;
they are always among." / The Paris ReviewAn exclusive Italian club devoted to Verdi requires a member to die before a new one
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