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A terrifying fungal disease is infecting frogs in Africa. Here's why it matters | CNN

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Deadly spores lurk in the water and infect the skin of the creatures they touch.Spreading on contact and then invading the body, this fungal disease causes ulcers and peeling so severe skin comes off in sheets.

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Festivus, the Seinfeld' holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year

For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls.There is an available option to celebrate a holiday and maintain a healthy dose of grumpiness.That's right, there is Festivus.December 23 is Festivus, a day reserved in history for all who feel that the normal holiday traditions don't quite fit the bill this year.

Fatherly

What To Do When You Start Resenting Your Spouse, According To 5 Therapists

Resenting your husband or resenting your wife is an unfortunate reality of every relationship.Whether you think your partner is coasting by while you do all the work, not respecting you as an equal, or just driving you mad with their loud chewing, sources of resentment aren't hard to come by.But, just because the emotion is unavoidable, doesn't mean the negative repercussions have to be.

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The flavourful fish tea soup at this Scarborough restaurant is perfect for a chilly fall day | CBC News

Metro Morning's food guide, Suresh Doss, joins us every week to discuss one of the many great GTA eateries he's discovered.

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OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Juventus post 254 million loss for 2021-22 fiscal year

Based solely on their transfer business in which two of the biggest names they signed were on free transfers (albeit rather big salaries), you had to get the feeling that Juventus ' finances weren't exactly looking like they were during pre-pandemic times.

Chicago Tribune

Laura Washington: As summer ends, still time to be festive before the freeze

Labor Day is here, and the final, fleeting days of Chicago's summer festival season.

As summer ebbs, my melancholy grows.I brace for what is to come.

Mission Local

Mission District

Middle school science fair returns to Buena Vista Horace Mann

Does the five second rule actually work?What kind of paper airplane flies best?Does your heart rate change when you're watching a horror movie?Does Diet Coke explode crazier than Coke?Our city's future thought leaders put these questions and more to the test Thursday, March 16, at Buena Vista Horace Mann's science fair, where around 100 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders proudly presented tri-fold poster boards bearing their experiments.

Design Milk

Architectural Puzzle, Hyper Urbanist Photos, Joy-ful Lettering + More

I'm going to kick off this round of five favorites with an ultimately satisfying highlight reel of lettering artist Rachel Joy filling in the lines of her optimistic message in near perfect detail.I think I've watched the clip 10x already now, rewarded with each and every view of her skills applying acrylic markers onto canvas.

Washington Post

Analysis | Why Japan's Yen Is the Weakest in 20 Years and What That Means

The yen has slipped to more than two-decade lows against the dollar largely because Japan has a different view on inflation than its global peers.

Washington Post

Analysis | Why Japan's Yen Is the Weakest in 20 Years and What That Means

The yen has slipped to two-decade lows against the dollar largely because Japan has a different view on inflation than its global peers.

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More than a third of parents oppose vaccine requirements in schools, KFF survey finds

More than a third of US parents say that vaccinating children against measles, mumps and rubella should be an individual choice and not a requirement to attend public school, even if that may create health risks, according to survey data published Friday by the Kaiser Family Foundation.That's a notable increase from pre-pandemic times.

Brooklyn Paper

Merchants of Third Avenue usher in new year, Bay Ridge business boom at annual holiday party * Brooklyn Paper

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One of Bay Ridge's biggest business-boosting groups got into the holiday spirit on Monday, Dec. 5 at its annual holiday party - hosted, of course, at one of its beloved local businesses.Members and heads of Merchants of Third Avenue came together at the Greenhouse Cafe to celebrate a year of successes along the thoroughfare, and the borough's continued recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Minimalist plant shelf lets you "carry" your plants easily around the house - Yanko Design

One of the lifestyles that sprouted during the pandemic that still carries over during these almost post-pandemic times is the emergence of the plant parents.I still wasn't able to bring out my green thumb even though I tried taking care of one or two, they would eventually die.I'm still open to trying again so I'm on the lookout for things that may help me finally be able to keep a plant alive for more than two weeks.

Digiday

Publicis reports strong Q3 earnings - when will it feel a recessionary pinch, if ever?

| By Michael Bürgi

French agency holding company Publicis Groupe reported another quarter of stellar results for its regions and operating units, including Publicis Media.

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CNBC

21 in-demand remote jobs that pay more than $100,000 per year-and where to find them

According to Ladders, 25% of all professional jobs in North America will be remote by the end of 2022, and the number of remote job opportunities will continue to rise through 2023.

In pre-pandemic times, when remote hiring was more fringe, six-figure remote jobs were more regulated to senior and highly specialized positions, Kathy Gardner, the vice president of communications at FlexJobs, the career site dedicated to remote work, tells CNBC Make It.

CNBC

21 in-demand remote jobs that pay more than $100,000 per year-and where to find them

According to Ladders, 25% of all professional jobs in North America will be remote by the end of 2022, and the number of remote job opportunities will continue to rise through 2023.

In pre-pandemic times, when remote hiring was more fringe, six-figure remote jobs were more regulated to senior and highly specialized positions, Kathy Gardner, the vice president of communications at FlexJobs, the career site dedicated to remote work, tells CNBC Make It.

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PC and tablets see strong sales in Q1 2022, Chromebook sales plummet 60% globally

The latest report from Canalys shows how PC, tablets, and Chromebook sales performed in the first quarter of 2022.

Ars Technica

Another casualty of the pandemic: our ability to worry about anything else

It's safe to say that the first two years of the pandemic left a lot of people exhausted and emotionally drained.

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Pandemic spurred exodus of Ontario family doctors, study indicates | CBC News

Ontario family doctors left the profession at the start of the pandemic at double the rate of the years before COVID-19 hit, new research indicates.

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Mummified bird could unlock new ways to experience museum exhibits

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What Babies and Toddlers Need to Become Good Readers

A growing number of states, cities, and districts are now requiring schools to teach phonics.

In other words, to teach kids how to read.

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Biden administration will stop buying Covid-19 vaccines, treatments and tests as early as this fall, Jha says

(CNN)The Biden administration has been planning for how to get past the crisis phase of the Covid-19 pandemic and will stop buying vaccines, treatments and tests as early as this fall, White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said on Tuesday.

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OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Juventus is returning to the U.S. for a summer tour

Virtually solely because of the pandemic, Juventus ' preseason training has been essentially limited to being held in Italy.

Chicago Tribune

In Illinois, 7% of people lack health insurance, new Census data show

In Illinois last year, 7% of residents - about 875,000 people - lacked health insurance coverage, according to U.S. Census data released Thursday.

Portland Mercury

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Power-Hungry Politicos vs. Change, New Seasons' New Union, and a Chick-fil-A Strip Club?

GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY!It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week!

Portland Mercury

HEAR IN PORTLAND: the Long-Awaited Savila Show and Brown Calvin Album Release Party

Even as the post-Pickathon high fades and the last weeks of summer concerts dwindle, there are still plenty of ways to engage with Portland's excellent music scene.

Toronto

Local businesses expect TIFF sales boost, but not as high as pre-pandemic years

In pre-pandemic times, restaurant owner Junior Sritharan would start preparing six months in advance for the Toronto International Film Festival.

the Guardian

UK credit card borrowing rises at fastest annual rate for 17 years

Credit card borrowing is rising at its fastest annual rate in 17 years, the Bank of England said on Tuesday, with analysts warning a recession looks increasingly likely as growing numbers of households go into debt to make ends meet.

The Independent

Holiday Inn owner enjoys boost from US spring break but struggles in China

The owner of Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotel groups said it continued to recover ground lost during the pandemic as households enjoyed stays during the US spring break holiday.

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