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‘We Don’t Know Where ICE Is, or Where They’ll Show Up Next’: ICE Is Disrupting Minneapolis Businesses

Minneapolis businesses report that residents are afraid to leave their homes because of ICE. When they do, many are taking their passports and emergency whistles with them. source https://www.inc.com/melissa-angell/ice-disrupting-minneapolis-businesses/91287029

How many words per minute can you read? Find out now

Put down Wordle. New brain-exercise-for-the-day just dropped. “Can you read 900 words per minute?” a viral post that has been doing the rounds on X, challenges. “Try it.” If you made it to 600 words per minute, that’s more than twice the speed of the average reader. If you made it to 900, congratulations—according toContinueContinue reading “How many words per minute can you read? Find out now”

How Reddit, TikTok, and AI are changing the game for substance use researchers

When you think of tools for studying substance use and addiction, a social media site like Reddit, TikTok, or YouTube probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the stories shared on social media platforms are offering unprecedented insights into the world of substance use. In the past, researchers studying peoples’ experiences withContinueContinue reading “How Reddit, TikTok, and AI are changing the game for substance use researchers”

Gen Z travelers want destinations that haven’t been spoiled by Instagram. These cities are topping the list

Big city or small town? Tourist trap or undiscovered sights? Following an itinerary or spontaneous exploring? Travel has become a trend as generations raised on social media catch flights, not feelings. But Gen Z and millennials may also be redefining travel—all in the search of a more authentic adventure. Hidden-gem locations and no-stress getaways areContinueContinue reading “Gen Z travelers want destinations that haven’t been spoiled by Instagram. These cities are topping the list”

Want more people to use public transit? Make it safer

If a City is going to operate a multimodal transportation system, then it helps to understand the motivations of people who continue to choose personal cars for their short trips. Bicycle advocates often talk about this in terms of “bike trips not taken” because of a lack of quality infrastructure. Survey after survey shows thatContinueContinue reading “Want more people to use public transit? Make it safer”